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WASHINGTONPOST (Cat Zakrzewski) - Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdown

Leaders from the intelligence community, the Pentagon, the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of Personnel Management will serve on the task force.

ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - President Donald Trump announces creation of 'Super Intelligence Force' AI task force

President Donald Trump announced the formation of what he called a "Super Intelligence Force" to "ensure that America continues to lead the World" in AI.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Angie Nixon talks new funding from Dems, calls Vance 'get out of U.S.' attack a 'distraction'

As Florida's Senate race gets tighter than expected, Vice President JD Vance attacks Democratic candidate and State Rep. Angie Nixon by telling her to "get out of America" for her political views. She joins The Weekend to respond to Vance's comments and discuss how Democratic leaders are working to fund her race.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Everything is on the table’: WI Dem Gov. candidate backs efforts to curtail high costs for voters

As high costs continue to threaten Republicans’ chances in the midterms, Trump keeps proving how out of touch he is with ordinary Americans as he touts his economic success. But despite his bluster, the latest AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans blame him for the high prices they’re living under. Milwaukee County executive and Wisconsin’s Democratic candidate for Governor, David Crowley joins The Weekend to discuss his stance on the hot button issue of data centers in his tight race for Governor against Rep. Tom Tiffany.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Writing off what the President says’: AL voters frustrated with rising costs under Trump

Last night at an Ohio rally, President Trump once again pleaded with his supporters to pretend he’s on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. His plea holds more significance as Ohio has become one of MS Now’s “Senate seats to watch” along with three other red states that are toss ups and could flip toward Democrats. Former Senator Doug Jones, who is also running for Governor of Alabama, joins The Weekend to discuss.

NYTIMES (Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi) - Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis

The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.

WASHINGTONPOST (Arelis R. Hernández, Laura Beveridge) - As Trump rallies his base in Ohio, a Haitian migrant is laid to rest nearby

Mourners in Springfield, Ohio, blamed Pierre Damas Bel’s death on President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign. Trump’s supporters said ICE needs to do more.

NYTIMES (Saeed Al-Batati, Euan Ward and Vivian Nereim) - Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates

The announcement plunges the Middle East deeper into war, as the Iran-allied Houthis have scored a series of triumphs in Yemen on the battlefield since the conflict was reignited.

AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the Houthis

Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis on Sunday in an effort to win back territory from the rebel group, the head of Yemen's presidential council said in a speech. - "We have exhausted all opportunities for deescalation with the Houthi militias," Rashad al-Alimi said . Why it matters: One of the key objectives of the operation is to regain control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital artery for global trade and Saudi oil exports. - When the Houthis took over territory on the Red Sea coast close to the strait, it gave them — and Iran, which backs them — powerful leverage over the U.S., its Gulf allies and the world economy. - Despite pleas from Saudi Arabia, the U.S. is…

What specific actions did the Houthi rebels take over the weekend during the period of the counteroffensive?
The Houthis continued to launch missiles at Saudi targets over the weekend, which included hitting facilities belonging to the state-owned oil giant Aramco.
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Why did Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen's presidential council, state that the counteroffensive was necessary?
Rashad al-Alimi stated that the military action was necessary because the Yemeni government had exhausted all opportunities for de-escalation with the Houthi militias.
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Who are the primary actors involved in the military operations against the Houthi rebels, and what is the scale of the ground forces?
The operation involves the internationally recognized Yemeni government forces, which are backed by Saudi Arabia. Tens of thousands of ground troops loyal to the Yemeni government are participating in the counteroffensive.
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What role is the United States currently playing in the conflict between Yemeni forces and the Houthi rebels?
Despite pleas from Saudi Arabia for direct involvement, the U.S. is not taking kinetic action or engaging in direct combat against the Houthis at this time. Instead, U.S. officials state that the U.S. is providing intelligence and targeting support.
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How is the Saudi military participating in the counteroffensive against the Houthi militias?
The Saudi military is primarily providing air cover for the Yemeni forces and conducting airstrikes against Houthi targets. This follows weeks of planning by the internationally recognized Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia.
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What is the primary objective of the counteroffensive launched by Yemeni government forces and Saudi Arabia against the Houthi rebels?
A key objective of the operation is to regain control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which is a vital artery for global trade and Saudi oil exports. The operation also aims to retake the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, which has been under Houthi control for several years.
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NYTIMES (John Leland and Emma Goldberg) - A Campus Reckoning: ‘Cornell Is Now Known for This’

Accusations of sexual assault at a fraternity party have tarnished the self-image of a fiercely proud Ivy League institution. Can the university ever be the same?