Politics Summary

President Trump announced that he will allow Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 computer chips to approved customers in China, while he stated that a more advanced model, the H400, will not be included in this deal.

The arrangement allows the U.S. to take a 25% cut from these sales, according to Trump. Meanwhile, in Texas, Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate by filing paperwork just hours before the state’s deadline.

This comes shortly after fellow Democrat Colin Allred dropped out of the race, creating an open field for Crockett. The political landscape is further complicated by a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that limits Pentagon travel funds until footage from a September boat strike operation is released, showcasing the contentious atmosphere surrounding military accountability and transparency in Congress.

Lastly, the Supreme Court has directed a lower court to review New York’s ban on religious exemptions for vaccines, a case that could have significant implications for vaccine mandates in schools. The ongoing developments illustrate a dynamic political environment as various key figures and policies are currently under scrutiny.