Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions – US politics live

President Donald Trump, in a social media post, denied allegations that he was prepared to ease sanctions on Iran in exchange for concrete steps towards its nuclear program. The president's upcoming speech will be part of an event highlighting America's "golden age," focusing on America.gov, a platform designed to enhance citizens' access to federal government services.

In parallel developments, AI company Anthropic prepared for its IPO, dedicating nearly a third of its prospectus to discussing potential "catastrophic or existential risks" that artificial intelligence might pose to humanity. Meanwhile, OpenAI halted the release of its next AI model, citing safety concerns, according to the Wall Street Journal.

This week, Trump is set to embark on a campaign tour, visiting Durant, Oklahoma, on Thursday, Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, and Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday. The visits target GOP strongholds, with Trump urging supporters to turn out and claim his presence as the top candidate in the upcoming midterm elections.

Pete Hegseth, a key figure in the Trump administration, ordered the Department of Defense to safeguard and maintain the integrity of America's voting mechanisms against foreign interference and disruption. This directive emerged amid rising apprehensions about AI safety, as well as the administration's dissemination of misinformation regarding voter fraud. In July, Trump falsely claimed that China had meddled in the 2020 election.

FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced his resignation after just over a year in the role, despite serving alongside Dan Bongino during a period marked by intense tension between the FBI and Justice Department leadership over management of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Notably, Pope Leo added his voice to the conversation on AI, addressing concerns during a press conference onboard the papal plane.

He denounced the notion that AI safety concerns were "fake news," indirectly criticizing Trump, who had labeled such concerns a "hoax" during a recent UN address.