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Larry Summers Resigns from OpenAI Board Following Epstein Email Revelations
Nov 19, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI's board of directors following the publication of emails showing his continued relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after the latter's 2008 conviction. Summers, who joined the board during OpenAI's leadership crisis in 2023, announced his departure as part of a broader step back from public commitments.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers Withdraws from Public Roles Following Epstein Email Revelations
Nov 18, 2025 04:27 pm CST
Former Harvard President and US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has announced his withdrawal from public commitments after emails revealed his continued relationship with Jeffrey Epstein following the financier's 2008 conviction. While expressing deep shame and taking responsibility for his "misguided decision," Summers will continue teaching at Harvard while focusing on repairing personal relationships.
Shashi Tharoor Explains Congress Party's Leftward Shift to Counter BJP's Divisive Politics
Nov 14, 2025 04:07 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor discusses his party's ideological evolution toward more leftist positions as a strategic response to BJP's politics. The article explores his views on radical centrism, inner-party democracy, and the relationship between Indian talent abroad and national development, offering insights into contemporary Indian political dynamics.
Trump Administration Explains How Americans Will Receive $2,000 Tariff Dividend
Nov 10, 2025 04:53 pm CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarifies how the proposed $2,000 tariff dividend announced by President Trump could be distributed to Americans through tax cuts and other fiscal measures, while the Supreme Court evaluates the legality of Trump's tariff policies that could impact this initiative.
US Seeks Global Coalition Including India Against China's Rare Earth Export Restrictions
Oct 15, 2025 09:10 am CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that Washington is seeking support from global allies, including India, to counter China's new export restrictions on rare earth elements. Describing the situation as "China versus the world," Bessent outlined potential countermeasures while confirming that planned talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping would still proceed ahead of a November trade deadline.
"Two Great Nations Will Get This Solved": Team Trump Amid India Tariffs
Sep 02, 2025 10:36 am CST
The Donald Trump administration in the United States hopes to resolve trade friction with India soon, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming the "two great countries will get this solved".
Opinion | Who Is Scott Bessent - Tariff Hawk, Yen Man, And India's New Headache?
Aug 19, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Recently, Bessent told Europe that it is not doing its part because it is yet to join the US in imposing secondary tariffs on India. "It's put up or shut up time," he told Europe.