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Larry Summers has announced his resignation from the board of OpenAI, shortly after he indicated a retreat from public commitments. This decision follows the release of emails between Summers and Jeffrey Epstein, which have drawn significant criticism and scrutiny.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries avoided answering questions regarding Delegate Stacey Plaskett's messages to Jeffrey Epstein during a CNN interview. Jeffries' refusal to address the appropriateness of Plaskett's communications has drawn attention amid ongoing scrutiny of her past interactions with Epstein.

Pope Leo has criticized the treatment of immigrants in the United States, describing it as 'extremely disrespectful.' His comments align with a recent statement from US bishops condemning mass deportations and immigration raids under the Trump administration, highlighting the fear and anxiety these policies have caused among vulnerable populations.

Larry Summers has resigned from the board of OpenAI following backlash over his correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Harvard University president faced criticism for maintaining ties with Epstein, prompting him to step back from public commitments.

As Donald Trump's approval rating continues to decline, the Democratic race for the White House intensifies, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom emerging as an early leader. Other potential candidates, including Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are also vying for the nomination as the party prepares for the 2028 presidential election.

Larry Summers has resigned from the board of OpenAI just two days after announcing he would step back from all public commitments. This decision follows the release of thousands of emails exchanged between Summers and Jeffrey Epstein, which have sparked significant criticism and scrutiny.

Two Republican lawmakers have accused the FBI of obstructing the congressional investigation into an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. They claim that the agency has not been forthcoming with information regarding the case, which raises concerns about transparency and accountability in federal investigations.

President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since the CIA concluded that the crown prince approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. During a tense exchange with reporters, Trump defended bin Salman, asserting that he 'knew nothing' about the murder.