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Thursday, September 18, 2025
23 minutes ago
Crime

Conspiracy Theorist Arrested Over Assassination Plot Against GOP Governor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A New Hampshire man, Tristan Anderson, was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) with homemade bombs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tristan Anderson, Governor Kelly Ayotte, and law enforcement officials in New Hampshire.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Anderson was arrested last month in Pembroke, New Hampshire.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re aware of what’s going on nationally. We’re going to remain vigilant.” — Chris Vetter, Director of Safety Services.

🎯IMPACT: Anderson appeared to be motivated by anti-Semitic conspiracies, though why he targeted Ayotte—who is Catholic—is unclear.

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Tristan Anderson, a 22-year-old New Hampshire resident, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) using homemade bombs. The arrest followed threats he reportedly made to his roommate via Snapchat, where he also expressed anti-Semitic views and criticized the “Israel Deep State.”

According to an arrest warrant, Anderson’s roommate informed police about the 22-year-old’s alleged plan and described items he possessed, such as fireworks, metal tubes, nuts, and bolts believed to be intended for pipe bombs. Law enforcement arrested Anderson last month, and he is currently being held without bail at the Merrimack County Jail.

Social media accounts tied to Anderson reveal an individual with erratic views and prone to violent outbursts. In one post, he said he was “convinced my generation is full of whores.” In another post, Anderson appears more inclined toward violence, writing, “So we fs have to kill all these committees that think they speak for the rest of [New Hampshire] residents.”

Governor Ayotte, a Republican and a Catholic, had recently expressed concerns about the safety of public officials in light of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder and conservative leader Charlie Kirk. In response, she has directed the New Hampshire legislature to enhance security measures at the State House.

Chris Vetter, Director of Safety Services at the State House, stated, “We’re aware of what’s going on nationally. We’re going to remain vigilant.”

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1 hour ago
Lawfare
News

Brigitte Macron Will Prove She’s a Woman with Photographic Evidence, Says Lawyer.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Brigitte Macron, the 72-year-old wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, is pursuing a defamation case against American commentator Candace Owens over claims that she was born a man.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Brigitte Macron, Emmanuel Macron, Candace Owens, and the Macrons’ attorney, Tom Clare.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on July 23, 2025, in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is a process that she will have to subject herself to in a very public way… she is firmly resolved to do what it takes to set the record straight.” — Tom Clare

🎯IMPACT: The case raises questions about free speech, digital misinformation, and international jurisdiction in U.S. courts.

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France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, plans to present a Delaware Superior Court with scientific and photographic evidence proving that she is a biological female as part of a defamation lawsuit filed against commentator Candace Owens. Filed in July, the lawsuit comes in response to numerous claims made by Owens that the 72-year-old was born a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux.

Tom Clare, an attorney representing Brigitte Macron and French President Emmanuel Macron, whom Brigitte began dating when he was 15 and she was 39, says the legal team will be submitting “expert testimony that will come out that will be scientific in nature,” and that they will also prove “genetically” that the allegations made by Owens are false. “It is a process that she will have to subject herself to in a very public way… she is firmly resolved to do what it takes to set the record straight,” he said.

The attorney added that images of Brigitte Macron pregnant and raising her children would also be presented in court.

Meanwhile, Owens has pushed back against the lawsuit, with her legal team arguing that it is a politically motivated attempt to suppress free speech. They described the case as a “baseless defamation suit” and a violation of U.S. constitutional protections for journalists.

The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, accuses Owens of promoting a “campaign of global humiliation” through her podcast and social media posts. Owens had previously stated she would “stake [her] entire professional reputation” on her claims about the French First Lady.

Owens’s legal team has filed motions to dismiss the case, citing jurisdictional and procedural challenges. Under U.S. defamation law, if the person allegedly defamed is considered a public figure, they must demonstrate that the person who made the false statement acted with “actual malice.” This legal standard requires proving that the defamer either knew the statement was false or had a reckless disregard for whether it was true or false. 

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2 hours ago
NatSec
War

Trump Wants Key Afghan Airbase Back.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump revealed efforts to regain control of the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald Trump and the United States government.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced during a press conference in the United Kingdom on Thursday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are trying to get it back by the way. OK, that could be a little breaking news,” said Trump.

🎯IMPACT: The potential return of Bagram Air Base could have strategic implications, particularly considering its proximity to China.

IN FULL

During a press conference in the United Kingdom on Thursday, President Donald J. Trump stated that the United States is attempting to “get back” the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The facility, one of the largest airbases in the world, was abandoned as part of the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan over four years ago under the former Biden government.

“We are going to keep Bagram, one of the biggest airbases in the world. We gave it for nothing. We are trying to get it back by the way. OK, that could be a little breaking news,” Trump said. He emphasized the strategic importance of the base, noting, “One of the reasons we want the base is, as you know, it’s an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons.”

The remarks highlight the ongoing discussions about the U.S. presence and strategic interests in the region, particularly in light of China‘s growing military capabilities. Bagram Air Base was a key hub during the nearly two-decade-long U.S. military engagement in Afghanistan.

It remains unclear how the U.S. military will reoccupy Bagram—whether it will require force or if President Trump intends to reach an agreement with the Taliban, which currently controls Afghanistan.

The Taliban has repeatedly denied that there is a Chinese military presence at the Bagram airbase, though Chinese interests have sought to establish economic and political influence in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal from the region.

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2 hours ago
Crime
News

Venezuela Launches Military Drills After Trump’s Strikes on Drug Boats.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Venezuela launched three days of large-scale military exercises in the Caribbean following U.S. strikes on “narcoterrorist” drug trafficking boats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The exercises began this week on La Orchila island, Venezuela, amid heightened U.S.-Venezuela tensions in the Caribbean.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is an aggression all down the line, it’s a judicial aggression when they criminalise us, a political aggression with their daily threatening statements, a diplomatic aggression and an ongoing aggression of military character,” Maduro said of the U.S. operations against drug traffickers.

🎯IMPACT: The situation has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with military actions and rhetoric intensifying on both sides.

IN FULL

Venezuela has launched a three-day military exercise titled “Sovereign Caribbean” in response to President Donald J. Trump’s recent strikes on drug trafficker boats in the region. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López confirmed the operation involves the deployment of air defense systems, armed drones, and electronic warfare units. The exercises are taking place on La Orchila island, a Venezuelan military base, and feature 12 naval ships, 22 aircraft, and 20 small boats operated by Venezuela’s special maritime militia.

The move comes after U.S. forces carried out strikes on vessels linked to drug trafficking syndicates designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) in the Caribbean. President Trump publicly confirmed a “kinetic” strike on one such boat, saying those on board were transporting illegal narcotics from Venezuela to the United States. “The Strike occurred while these confirmed narcoterrorists from Venezuela were in International Waters transporting illegal narcotics… headed to the U.S.,” Trump said.

In response, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the U.S. action and accused Washington of attempting to destabilize his government. Maduro stated, “This isn’t tension. It is an aggression all down the line, it’s a judicial aggression when they criminalise us, a political aggression with their daily threatening statements, a diplomatic aggression, and an ongoing aggression of military character.” He warned that any further attacks could provoke a major confrontation, adding that Venezuela would declare a “republic in arms” if directly targeted.

The United States has labeled Maduro a “narcoterrorist” and placed a $50 million bounty on his capture. Maduro, in turn, accused U.S. forces of intercepting a Venezuelan fishing vessel in the country’s Special Economic Zone and detaining it for several hours, calling the incident an act of aggression.

The rise in tensions also comes amid growing concerns about Venezuelan criminal networks operating internationally. One such group, the Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang that originated in Venezuela’s Tocorón prison, expanded its presence into the United States at scale under former President Joe Biden. U.S. authorities have linked the gang to human trafficking, extortion, drug smuggling, and violent crimes in many American cities.

According to recent reports, federal law enforcement has tracked Tren de Aragua operations in places like Denver, where gang members have been involved in organized criminal activity.

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3 hours ago
Immigration
UK

Trump Tells UK PM to Use Military to End Illegal Immigration Crisis.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump stated during a joint press conference that he told Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, of Britain’s far-left Labour Party, to use the military to stop migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, and reporters at the press conference.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 18, 2025, during a press conference at the Chequers estate in England.

💬KEY QUOTE: “You have people coming in, and I told the Prime Minister I would stop it, and it doesn’t matter if you call out the military, it doesn’t matter what means you use,” President Trump told reporters.

🎯IMPACT: The remarks come as Labour is celebrating the return of a single migrant to France under a new deal, which will require them to take a substitute migrant from the French authorities in return.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has concluded his state visit to the United Kingdom by calling on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take a tougher stance on illegal immigration, even suggesting the use of military force to stop the ongoing flood of boat migrants across the English Channel.

Speaking at a joint press conference at the Chequers estate before departing from Stansted Airport on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. President said, “You have people coming in, and I told the Prime Minister I would stop it, and it doesn’t matter if you call out the military, it doesn’t matter what means you use.”

The boat migrants crisis, initially exposed by Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, began under the formerly governing Conservative (Tory) Party, but has exponentially worsened since Starmer’s far-left Labour Party entered office in mid-2024.

Despite Starmer’s pre-election pledge to “smash the gangs” responsible for migrant smuggling, recent figures show a decline in arrests for organised immigration crime. The National Crime Agency (NCA) recorded 192 arrests in the year to April 2025, down from 229 in the same period the year before, under the Conservatives.

Concerns are intensifying over the criminal behaviour of asylum seekers housed in hotels at the taxpayers’ expense. A recent investigation revealed that at least 312 migrants placed in temporary accommodation have been charged with a total of 708 criminal offences over the past three years. The charges include rape, sexual assault, burglary, assault on emergency workers, and drug-related crimes. Notably, this data only covered 70 of the approximately 220 hotels used to house asylum seekers.

President Trump’s comments came after the America First leader and Starmer addressed the media on the subject of the British-American “special relationship.” The leaders held bilateral talks earlier in the day on key issues, including trade, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in Gaza. Starmer also announced a new technology partnership with the U.S., calling it a deal that would “change lives” and usher in a “new era.”

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4 hours ago
Immigration
UK

Hotel Migrant Who Raped Woman in Public Park Is Also a Terrorist.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An asylum seeker convicted of rape in London, England, was revealed to be part of an Islamic terrorist cell linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Abdelrahmen Adnan Abouelela, a 47-year-old Egyptian member of the Muslim Brotherhood.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Abouelela was convicted of rape in Southwark Crown Court in England; previously sentenced in Egypt in 2015 for terrorist activities.

💬KEY QUOTE: Judge Gregory Perrins stated, “It’s clear to me you do not believe you have done anything wrong.”

🎯IMPACT: In theory, Abouelela faces automatic deportation, although it is likely that the courts will block this if he files human rights appeals against removal.

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Abdelrahmen Adnan Abouelela, a 47-year-old migrant in Britain convicted of raping a woman in London’s Hyde Park while living in a four-star hotel at the taxpayers’ expense, has been revealed as a convicted terrorist in Egypt. He was found guilty in absentia by an Egyptian court in 2015 for manufacturing explosives used in attacks on infrastructure, including gas pipelines and power pylons. Abouelela, a known member of the Muslim Brotherhood, was sentenced to seven years in prison but fled Egypt before his conviction.

While the Muslim Brotherhood is designated as a terrorist organization in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it remains legal in the United Kingdom. A 2015 review by the British government acknowledged the group’s history of supporting violence, but then-Prime Minister David Cameron stopped short of banning it.

Social media posts made by Abouelela since arriving in Britain show continued allegiance to the Brotherhood. He referred to the Egyptian authorities as “dogs.”

During his trial at Southwark Crown Court, Judge Gregory Perrins rejected the defence’s argument that Abouelela’s emotional disorders played a role in the rape, stating: “There is little connection between those circumstances and your decision to rape the victim on that night.”

Under the UK Borders Act 2007, Abouelela is subject to automatic deportation after serving his sentence. However, legal challenges citing the Human Rights Act, the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), or the Refugee Convention are likely to result in his removal from the country being blocked—particularly as he is a terrorist who faces harsh punishment in Egypt.

Abouelela’s case comes at a time of increasing scrutiny over the United Kingdom’s asylum system, particularly the housing of illegal immigrants in taxpayer-funded hotels. Reports from 2025 show that at least 339 migrants staying in 105 hotels have been charged with crimes, including rape, robbery, and assault. In May 2025, counter-terrorism police raided several migrant hotels across England, arresting five Iranian nationals linked to an alleged terror plot.

The financial burden on British taxpayers is heavy. The National Audit Office (NAO) revealed that the cost of housing migrants is projected to rise from $6 billion to more than $20 billion annually. Although only about a third of asylum seekers are placed in hotels, they account for nearly three-quarters of total housing costs.

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4 hours ago
Politics

Democrats Remove Post Mocking Assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Yakima County Democrats faced backlash for posting a Facebook message mocking Charlie Kirk shortly after his assassination.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Yakima County Democrats, Charlie Kirk, Yakima County Party Chair Soneya Lund, and Kelso City Councilman Jim Hill.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Washington State, in the days following Kirk’s assassination.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Our deepest apologies for our oversight and insensitivity.” – Soneya Lund

🎯IMPACT: The incident highlights growing hostility and political tensions in Washington State following Kirk’s death, with additional controversies erupting across the state.

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The Yakima County Democratic Party in Washington State is facing continued backlash over a social media post mocking the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. “Blah blah blah Charlie Kirk hmm hmm hmm radicalized nada nada nada facists [sic],” the county party wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post following Kirk’s death, allegedly at the hands of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, motivated by far-left politics and transgender ideology.

Soneya Lund, the chair of the Yakima County Democratic Party, issued an apology after Washington State residents began objecting to the post, claiming a volunteer had written the unauthorized message. “The Yakima Democrats do not condone violence of any sort, political or not. While we may not agree with an individual’s political stance, we 100% support their rights to vocalize them. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with [Erika] Kirk and their young children. … Our deepest apologies for our oversight and insensitivity,” Lund said.

Notably, the Yakima County incident is just the latest in Washington State in the fallout of Kirk’s assassination. Kelso, Washington, city councilman Jim Hill drew national attention and criticism over a post on a local news website in which he dismissed Kirk as a “podcaster” who “became rich and recognized because his lips were firmly attached to Trump’s behind.”

“The fact in my humble opinion is this. There is one less voice to promote Trump’s agenda. Where Trump and his minions want our Country to go. Perhaps it’s a good thing his voice was silenced,” Hill wrote.

He added, “Assassinations are going to continue. That there is unprecedented hate, I think, is out there. And guns are going to be the answer, to whether we continue to seek the ideals of our Constitution, continue our search for a better nation on one side, or Trumpism wins out.”

The comments received almost immediate pushback, with numerous individuals arguing that Hill was justifying political violence and encouraging further attacks.

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5 hours ago
Immigration
Lawfare

Judge Blocks Deportation of Hundreds of Guatemalans.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting certain Guatemalan minors.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Judge Timothy Kelly, the Trump administration, the Guatemalan minors, and their attorneys.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The order was issued on Thursday, following a Labor Day weekend action where minors were moved to a plane bound for Guatemala, but an emergency order blocked their deportation.

🎯IMPACT: The decision halts the deportation of these minors indefinitely, though the Trump administration is likely to appeal.

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On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly issued an order blocking the deportation of a groups of Guatemalan minors, citing potential harm if they were returned to their home country. The case arose after federal authorities moved 70 minors, aged 10 to 17, from Health and Human Services (HHS) custody to a plane bound for Guatemala over Labor Day weekend, with plans to deport over 600 in total.

The Trump administration initially claimed the minors were being reunited with their parents, but declarations from the minors alleged fears of violence or neglect upon their return. A report from the Guatemalan attorney general’s office, submitted to the court, confirmed that no parents had requested the return of their children. “I don’t have anything specific that I can refer to contest the Guatemalan AG’s report,” said Sarah Welch, a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) attorney.

Attorneys for the migrants secured an emergency restraining order from District Court Judge Sparkle Sooknanan during Labor Day weekend, which was later extended indefinitely by Judge Kelly. The attorneys argued that trafficking and immigration laws prohibit unaccompanied children from being deported in such a manner, especially when some have pending asylum cases or unresolved legal claims.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized the initial restraining order, claiming it prevented the reunification of children with their families. “Judge Sparkle [Sooknanan] is blocking flights to *reunify* Guatemalan children with their families,” McLaughlin wrote on social media. She added, “Now these children have to go to shelters. This is disgusting and immoral.”

The minors remain in HHS custody without legal guardians in the United States. The Trump administration is likely to appeal the decision.

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5 hours ago
News

Erika Kirk Named CEO and Board Chairman of Turning Point USA.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, has been announced as the new CEO and Chairman of the Board for Turning Point USA (TPUSA) following his assassination in Utah last Wednesday.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk, and the board members of Turning Point USA.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Statement written on September 17, 2025, shared on X (formerly Twitter) on September 18, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We will not surrender or kneel before evil. We will carry on. The attempt to destroy Charlie’s work will become our chance to make it more powerful and enduring than ever before.” – TPUSA statement

🎯IMPACT: Turning Point USA aims to continue its mission and strengthen its influence.

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Turning Point USA (TPUSA) has announced Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, as the new CEO and Chairman of the Board following the assassination of her husband in Utah last Wednesday. The conservative youth organization shared a September 17, 2025 statement on the leadership change on X (formerly Twitter) on September 18, noting, “In prior discussions, Charlie expressed to multiple executives that this is what he wanted in the event of his death.”

In a message reflecting on the challenges TPUSA faces, the announcement drew on the wisdom of King Solomon, stressing that the current times are a test that the organization is equipped to overcome.

“All of us at Turning Point USA have a special role in carrying Charlie Kirk’s mantle and completing his vision of bringing us all closer to our Lord and fostering a prosperous country for generations to come,” the statement reads, adding: “As Charlie always said, ‘We have a country to save.’ We will not surrender or kneel before evil. We will carry on. The attempt to destroy Charlie’s work will become our chance to make it more powerful and enduring than ever before.”

The message concluded with blessings for Erika Kirk, the Kirk family, and the entire team at Turning Point USA.

A memorial service for Kirk, to be attended by President Donald J. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other leaders is slated for State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.

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6 hours ago
Economy
TECH
UK

Trump and Starmer Sign Historic British-American Tech Investment Deal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. President Donald J. Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer signed a U.S.-UK Tech Prosperity Deal at the latter’s Chequers estate, marking a significant step in cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology investments.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Prime Minister Starmer, and business leaders, including representatives from Nvidia, Microsoft, and BlackRock.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 18, 2025, at Chequers, the Prime Minister’s country retreat in Buckinghamshire, England.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This agreement will also help America and our British allies dominate the future of artificial intelligence.” — President Trump

🎯IMPACT: The partnership is expected to generate significant economic growth, with £250 billion (~$339 billion) of investment and 15,000 jobs created across the United Kingdom.

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U.S. President Donald J. Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have signed a U.S.-UK Tech Prosperity Deal at Chequers, the Prime Minister’s official country residence. The agreement focuses on fostering cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, with both leaders emphasizing the “unbreakable bond” between the two nations.

Business leaders from major corporations such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, and BlackRock were present for the signing. The deal includes a £250 (~$339 billion) investment flowing between the U.S. and the United Kingdom, projected to create tens of thousands of jobs in both countries. The leaders also highlighted the importance of energy and infrastructure to support AI advancements.

President Trump stated, “This agreement will also help America and our British allies dominate the future of artificial intelligence. You need the energy; you have to have the energy. That’s one thing I learned very quickly.” He also reiterated his belief that the U.S. is “leading China and the world by a lot” in AI technology.

Prime Minister Starmer expressed pride in the United Kingdom’s status in the field, stating, “We have the only trillion-dollar tech sector in the West outside of the U.S. That’s what we bring to the table, and we are proud of it.” He added that the British-American partnership would “deliver more for working people” and strengthen the economic ties between the two nations.

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