Trump signs major AI directive for national security framework

IANS | June 6, 2026 8:44 AM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping national security directive designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the US military and intelligence community, calling for faster deployment of advanced AI systems while establishing new rules on oversight, security and accountability.

US House passes farm funding bill amid cuts row

IANS | June 6, 2026 8:36 AM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has narrowly passed a $26.3 billion agriculture spending bill, advancing Republican priorities on farm support, food safety, rural development and national security despite Democratic objections that the measure cuts nutrition and other domestic programmes.