Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince During Controversial Visit

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.

ESPN has secured the MLB.tv out-of-market package, while Netflix has acquired rights to the Home Run Derby and key games. NBC will take over the Sunday Night Baseball schedule. This development follows ESPN's earlier decision to opt out of its rights deal with Major League Baseball, which seemed to signal a potential split between the two parties.

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.

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

The US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, announced that the Justice Department will release files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, following the US Senate's passage of a bill mandating the release. However, there may be material withheld that could impact an ongoing investigation ordered by Donald Trump. As of now, Trump has not scheduled time to sign the bill.

NBC News' Peter Nicholas visited Georgia to gather opinions from voters in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's district regarding her recent conflict with former President Donald Trump. The discussions highlighted the varying levels of support for both political figures among constituents.

President Donald Trump expressed his views on the controversy surrounding transgender athletes in women's sports during a discussion with Saudi investors, labeling American support for such athletes as 'crazy.' He referenced a weightlifting example at a U.S.-Saudi forum to illustrate his point.

President Donald Trump has expressed opposition to extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, leading to concerns about a significant rise in healthcare costs for Americans in 2026. This decision comes as premiums for Obamacare are already reaching record highs, creating uncertainty for many individuals relying on these subsidies.