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President Donald Trump has renewed claims that China tried to influence the 2020 US election, even as Washington and Beijing prepare for a possible state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. CNN reported that the accusations were tied to newly declassified intelligence materials promoted by Trump and his allies. Chinese officials denied the claims, saying Beijing does not interfere in US elections.

China is pushing to expand its influence over the future of artificial intelligence as competition with the USA continues to grow. CNN reported that President Xi Jinping used the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai to promote international cooperation, wider access to AI tools, and stricter global rules for managing the technology. During the conference, Xi argued that AI should not be controlled by a small group of countries or companies.

President Donald Trump is reviewing a wider range of military options against Iran as tensions remain high across the region. CNN reports that the discussions include possible additional airstrikes, attacks on fortified nuclear facilities, and other operations aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran. The options were examined during recent national security meetings, according to officials familiar with the talks.

President Donald Trump has dropped a proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan had been presented as a way to recover some of the cost of protecting the strategically important shipping route. CNN reported that Trump announced the change after discussions with leaders from Gulf countries. He said the United States would pursue trade and investment agreements instead of collecting the proposed shipping charge.

New military action between the United States and Iran has intensified concerns about a wider regional conflict. CNN’s live coverage said U.S. forces launched another series of strikes against Iranian targets as Tehran carried out retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. The coverage also detailed attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy shipments.

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified Monday as both sides carried out new attacks across the region. CNN’s live coverage said American forces struck Iranian military targets, including missile sites, drone facilities, air defense systems, and naval equipment. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced retaliatory missile and drone attacks aimed at U.S. military facilities in several Gulf countries.

President Donald Trump has removed the remaining members of the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal agency without any sitting commissioners months before the 2026 midterm elections. Reuters reported that two Democratic commissioners were dismissed and one Republican commissioner resigned. The commission’s fourth seat had already been vacant since April. All three departing members had previously received unanimous Senate confirmation.

President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran had ended after a new round of attacks raised tensions across the Gulf, according to CNN. U.S. officials said American forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets linked to threats against shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil routes.

CNN reported from live updates on the NATO summit in Ankara that President Donald Trump said an interim understanding with Iran is over, adding another major issue to an already tense gathering of allied leaders. The comments came as NATO officials addressed renewed conflict involving Iran, recent U.S. military strikes, and concerns about security in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump’s position on NATO is again drawing attention as European allies watch for signs of whether the United States may reduce its military presence across Europe. CNN reported that Trump has continued to press NATO members to spend more on defense, a demand that has become a central part of his foreign policy message. The issue is especially sensitive because American troops have long played a major role in Europe’s security, particularly in countries closest to Russia.