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California Governor Gavin Newsom positions the state as a de facto leader for the U.S. at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, highlighting California's significant climate policies and influence amid the federal government's absence and Trump's rejection of climate science, while also navigating questions about his own political future.
President Trump and tech leaders gathered at the White House to discuss advancing AI and innovation in the US, emphasizing government support for the tech industry and significant investments in infrastructure and manufacturing, with industry leaders expressing optimism about the US's role in global AI leadership.
Three former NASA officials warn that the Artemis program is behind schedule and at risk of losing US leadership in space to China, urging immediate independent review and transparency to ensure the US can achieve its lunar and space exploration goals.
Joe Rothenberg warns that recent actions and funding cuts at NASA threaten to discourage future generations from pursuing careers in space and science, potentially weakening U.S. leadership in technology, military, and economic areas.
The expansion of the Brics club of emerging economies, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with the addition of six new countries, including Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, has raised questions about the emergence of a new bloc to rival US leadership. While the Brics members may not have much in common on the surface, Chinese President Xi Jinping sees the expansion as a way to counter Western dominance and offer an alternative world order. However, the US downplayed the expansion, stating that the Brics countries' divergence of views on critical issues prevents it from becoming a geopolitical rival. The expansion represents a shift in global norms and institutions, but it is seen more as complementarity rather than a replacement for US leadership.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Paris to commemorate the US rejoining UNESCO, highlighting the importance of American involvement in international coalitions and reaffirming US leadership in the world. The US had withdrawn from UNESCO during the Trump administration, citing anti-Israel bias and unpaid membership dues. Dr. Biden will attend a flag raising ceremony and deliver remarks, emphasizing the return of US leadership in a vital international space. The decision to rejoin is seen as a milestone that allows the US to shape global standards and understanding on issues such as World Heritage protection, emerging technology ethics, press freedom, and education. The Biden administration aims to play a leadership role in multilateral venues to protect and promote US interests, security, and prosperity.
NATO members have failed to reach a consensus on a new successor, highlighting growing divergence within the alliance. As the organization struggles to find common ground on issues such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its approach to China, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's tenure has been extended for another year. Potential successors have been floated, but none have garnered the support of all NATO members. The delay in selecting a successor is partly due to US President Joe Biden's push for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take the role. The new NATO chief will have to manage differences over NATO's involvement in Asia, with the US advocating for a greater role in countering China while some European countries emphasize strategic autonomy and a focus on the North Atlantic. These divergences are expected to continue to build up and create conflicts among NATO members.