Shumita Basu

But government accountability groups, Democrats and others, say they're concerned about conflicts of interest and how foreign governments could potentially use business deals like these to influence U.S. policy.

But government accountability groups, Democrats and others, say they're concerned about conflicts of interest and how foreign governments could potentially use business deals like these to influence U.S. policy.

But government accountability groups, Democrats and others, say they're concerned about conflicts of interest and how foreign governments could potentially use business deals like these to influence U.S. policy.

chips that are designed in the U.S. Saudi Arabia is reportedly interested, too. In fact, that's expected to be a major topic of conversation during today's investment forum.

chips that are designed in the U.S. Saudi Arabia is reportedly interested, too. In fact, that's expected to be a major topic of conversation during today's investment forum.

chips that are designed in the U.S. Saudi Arabia is reportedly interested, too. In fact, that's expected to be a major topic of conversation during today's investment forum.

If a deal is reached, it would mark another departure from the Biden administration, which had rejected striking similar AI chip deals over concerns that they could help give these countries with strong ties to China an edge over the U.S. in future AI developments. particularly for military and surveillance applications.

If a deal is reached, it would mark another departure from the Biden administration, which had rejected striking similar AI chip deals over concerns that they could help give these countries with strong ties to China an edge over the U.S. in future AI developments. particularly for military and surveillance applications.

If a deal is reached, it would mark another departure from the Biden administration, which had rejected striking similar AI chip deals over concerns that they could help give these countries with strong ties to China an edge over the U.S. in future AI developments. particularly for military and surveillance applications.

Now let's turn to one of the most high-profile court cases of the year as the opening statements for Sean Diddy Combs' criminal trial got underway. The music mogul, whose fortune Forbes estimates at $400 million, has pled not guilty to charges of racketeering and sex trafficking for alleged crimes that took place over a 20-year period.

Now let's turn to one of the most high-profile court cases of the year as the opening statements for Sean Diddy Combs' criminal trial got underway. The music mogul, whose fortune Forbes estimates at $400 million, has pled not guilty to charges of racketeering and sex trafficking for alleged crimes that took place over a 20-year period.

Now let's turn to one of the most high-profile court cases of the year as the opening statements for Sean Diddy Combs' criminal trial got underway. The music mogul, whose fortune Forbes estimates at $400 million, has pled not guilty to charges of racketeering and sex trafficking for alleged crimes that took place over a 20-year period.

If he is proven guilty, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison. During opening statements, the prosecution told the jury that Combs' accusations included kidnapping, arson, drug distribution, sex crimes, bribery, and obstruction.

If he is proven guilty, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison. During opening statements, the prosecution told the jury that Combs' accusations included kidnapping, arson, drug distribution, sex crimes, bribery, and obstruction.

If he is proven guilty, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison. During opening statements, the prosecution told the jury that Combs' accusations included kidnapping, arson, drug distribution, sex crimes, bribery, and obstruction.

While the defense conceded that Combs is, quote, very flawed, they denied that any of his behavior amounted to trafficking and that the jury was not here to judge him for his sexual preferences. Key to their case will be two women. The first, Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend.

While the defense conceded that Combs is, quote, very flawed, they denied that any of his behavior amounted to trafficking and that the jury was not here to judge him for his sexual preferences. Key to their case will be two women. The first, Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend.

While the defense conceded that Combs is, quote, very flawed, they denied that any of his behavior amounted to trafficking and that the jury was not here to judge him for his sexual preferences. Key to their case will be two women. The first, Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend.

Yesterday, Combs' defense team admitted that he subjected her to domestic abuse, evidenced by 2016 footage played in court, but denied that she was forced or coerced into sex with male escorts. Prosecutors claim a second woman, known only as Jane, was forced into similar acts and say they have incriminating texts and videos they will present.

Yesterday, Combs' defense team admitted that he subjected her to domestic abuse, evidenced by 2016 footage played in court, but denied that she was forced or coerced into sex with male escorts. Prosecutors claim a second woman, known only as Jane, was forced into similar acts and say they have incriminating texts and videos they will present.