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Meet Aaron Chatterji: OpenAI's First Chief Economist and His Impact on AI Economic Policy
Oct 10, 2025 10:55 pm CST
Aaron "Ronnie" Chatterji has been appointed as OpenAI's first Chief Economist to research AI's long-term economic implications. With extensive experience in the Biden administration overseeing the $52-billion CHIPS Act and previous roles at Duke University and the White House, Chatterji brings valuable expertise to understanding how artificial intelligence will influence economic growth, job creation, and global productivity. He will be featured at the upcoming NDTV World Summit in New Delhi focusing on global innovation.
Trump Denied Nobel Peace Prize as Venezuelan Democracy Activist Maria Corina Machado Receives Honor
Oct 10, 2025 07:04 pm CST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan activist Maria Corina Machado, overlooking Donald Trump despite his months-long campaign and claims of resolving seven global conflicts. The decision comes amid Trump's repeated assertions of deserving the prize for his diplomatic efforts, which experts note lack the sustained impact typically favored by the Nobel Committee.
Trump Reconsiders Jared Isaacman for NASA Leadership Role Following Private Meetings
Oct 10, 2025 02:14 pm CST
President Trump has held multiple meetings with SpaceX astronaut and Shift4 Payments executive chairman Jared Isaacman about potentially reviving his nomination to lead NASA. This development marks a potential reversal of Trump's earlier decision to withdraw Isaacman's nomination in May due to his connections with Democratic politicians and Elon Musk. The space agency currently operates under interim leadership as it faces critical challenges including budget constraints and ambitious lunar mission goals.
US Presidents Who Have Won The Nobel Peace Prize: From Roosevelt To Obama As Trump Seeks Recognition
Oct 10, 2025 02:48 am CST
This comprehensive overview examines the history of US Presidents who have received the Nobel Peace Prize, including Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama, as current discussions center around Donald Trump's expressed desire for the prestigious award. The article details each president's peace contributions and contextualizes Trump's recent nominations amid his claims of brokering multiple international agreements.
Donald Trump's Quest for Nobel Peace Prize: Claims and Skepticism About His Diplomatic Achievements
Oct 09, 2025 10:37 am CST
President Donald Trump expresses skepticism about winning the Nobel Peace Prize despite White House dubbing him "The Peace President" and his claims of resolving seven global conflicts, including alleged mediation between India and Pakistan that New Delhi disputes. The announcement comes as Trump brokers a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas while continuing to question why his predecessor Barack Obama received the prestigious award.
Trump Administration Leverages Government Shutdown to Reshape Federal Workforce with Mass Layoffs
Oct 02, 2025 03:52 pm CST
President Donald Trump is using the ongoing government shutdown as an opportunity to transform the federal workforce through threatened mass layoffs and significant budget cuts to Democrat-supported programs. Rather than implementing standard furloughs, the administration has announced imminent layoffs as the shutdown enters its second day, with economic impacts potentially extending into October affecting approximately 750,000 federal workers daily.
Trump Jokes About COVID When Health Secretary Kennedy Sneezes During Pfizer Drug Price Announcement
Oct 01, 2025 03:39 pm CST
During a White House briefing on prescription drug costs, President Trump jokingly requested Paxlovid when Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr sneezed behind him. The meeting also featured announcements about a Pfizer tariff exemption and the launch of "TrumpRx," a new government website designed to reduce medication costs for Americans by eliminating middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Hamas Officials Confirm No Receipt of Trump's Gaza Peace Proposal
Sep 30, 2025 09:08 am CST
A senior Hamas representative has confirmed to AFP that the Palestinian militant group has not yet received the Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, stating they will thoroughly review and respond once the proposal is delivered. The statement came following a joint news conference between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
Trump Suggests Iran Could Join Abraham Accords During White House Meeting With Netanyahu
Sep 30, 2025 03:30 am CST
During a White House press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump expressed his belief that Iran could potentially join the Abraham Accords, the peace agreement that normalized relations between Israel and four Muslim-majority nations during his first term. Trump's optimistic remarks suggest a potential shift in regional diplomatic dynamics despite historically tense US-Iran-Israel relations.
Netanyahu Apologizes to Qatar for Doha Attack During White House Meeting with Trump
Sep 30, 2025 02:41 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally apologized to Qatar's leader for an Israeli attack in Doha during a three-way call facilitated by US President Donald Trump at the White House. The conversation addressed Gaza war peace proposals and emphasized improved relations between the countries as Netanyahu committed to respecting Qatari sovereignty in the future.