Trump meets with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu

The separate, closed-door meetings came at a critical time for Volodymyr Zelenskyy — whose stock with Trump is rising — and Benjamin Netanyahu, whose influence is waning.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu
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Token diplomacy: How China is shaping the world’s AI future

Beijing is waging a campaign to set global standards.
Andrey Filippov. Illustration: Joey Pfeifer/Semafor.

Oil falls to lowest point in a week on lull in US-Iran conflict

The conflict threatens to pick up again after the US reported thwarting an attempted surprise missile attack from Iran on US forces.
Stringer/File Photo/Reuters

US bans import of new Chinese robots

American robot makers have been lobbying Washington for months to take action to counter the spread of popular Chinese bots.
A man shakes the hand of a Chinese G1 humanoid robot.
Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters
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Trump meets with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu

The separate, closed-door meetings came at a critical time for Volodymyr Zelenskyy — whose stock with Trump is rising — and Benjamin Netanyahu, whose influence is waning.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu
Petros Karadjias/Shahrzad Rasekh/Reuters

‘Give him a chance’: Democrats sticking by embattled chair

There are real drawbacks to an attempted ouster of national party chief Ken Martin, despite mounting questions about his tenure.
DNC Chair Ken Martin
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Washington honors Lindsey Graham

World leaders paid their respects to the late South Caro
Funeral service for late Senator Lindsey Graham
Evan Vucci/Reuters

Independent group tests DelBene’s seat

With congressional approval ratings underwater across the races surveyed, the pollsters argue independent candidates have an opportunity to break through.

Bipartisan funding bill could drop this week

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she has been working on the stopgap funding bill with Democrats.

Republicans drive SCOTUS approval to new low, poll finds

One-third of US adults approve of the job the high court is doing, down from 39% last year.

OpenAI’s Altman returns to DC ahead of crucial deadline

His visit is part of the company’s effort to brief policymakers on its latest advanced model.

Why Trump is warming toward Zelenskyy

The US president is sitting down with his Ukrainian counterpart at a high point in their dynamic. But there may be an ulterior motive.

Trump stops in Michigan swing district

He is visiting a General Motors facility in Milford, where a crowded field of Democrats are vying to challenge GOP incumbent Rep. Tom Barrett.

US importers say new tariffs spark ‘exponential’ uncertainty

With the tariffs that lapsed Friday, “we knew what we were getting,” the Consumer Technology Association’s Ed Brzytwa told Semafor.

Americans are feeling less gloomy about the economy, poll finds

Gallup’s economic confidence measure rose to -31 in July from a low of -45 in May, an improvement largely driven by Republicans and independents shifting in a more positive direction.
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