Saudi Arabia releases jailed US citizen after Trump, Crown Prince Mohammed meeting

Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan suggested that the Biden-appointed judge overseeing the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey violated judicial conduct rules by questioning if she was a 'puppet' of President Trump.

During a recent business-focused speech before Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, former President Donald Trump acknowledged Elon Musk three times, signaling a reconciliation between the two. This marks a notable shift from their previously strained relationship, suggesting a renewed collaboration in the business sector.

The U.S. Commerce Department has approved the sale of up to 70,000 advanced AI chips to two companies based in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This decision follows discussions between President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting a strengthening of economic ties between the nations.

House lawmakers have gathered sufficient signatures to compel a vote on a bill aimed at reversing President Trump's executive order that ended collective bargaining rights for a majority of federal workers. This legislative move seeks to restore those rights and enhance labor protections for federal employees.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) appeared on Meet the Press NOW to discuss the implications of a federal court blocking a new congressional map in Texas, which was designed at the request of President Trump. She emphasized the importance of blue states continuing the fight for fair redistricting ahead of the midterm elections and shared her considerations regarding a potential Senate run.

Elon Musk and Nvidia have announced a partnership with a Saudi state-backed firm to establish a large-scale AI data center. This development coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington, where the U.S. government appears to have facilitated Saudi Arabia's acquisition of American semiconductors. The collaboration aims to enhance AI capabilities and infrastructure in the region.

Saad Almadi, a 75-year-old US citizen, has been released by Saudi Arabia after being imprisoned for five months due to critical tweets about the government. His release follows a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former President Donald Trump, which has been linked to Almadi's case. Initially sentenced to 19 years in prison in 2021, Almadi's charges were later reduced to cyber crimes, resulting in a 30-year travel ban.

During her confirmation hearing, President Trump's nominee for U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations criticized the organization as 'bloated, unfocused and ineffective,' calling for 'bold reform' to improve its functionality.