The Financial Times reports Anthropic refused to submit its latest model to the UK AI Safety Institute for pre-release testing, prompting UK government concern that tech firms are aligning with the Trump administration's protectionist AI policy.

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TRUMP has called the RNC’s Sept. 9-10 midterm gathering an “unprecedented” rally, but the party faces headwinds from an unpopular Iran war and falling TRUMP approval. CBS News says dozens of Republicans in tight races nationwide are expected to sit out. GOP leaders and TRUMP allies will stage a two-day event in downtown Dallas with off-site donor activity focused on domestic energy; loyal donors are buying tickets while many contested candidates are reallocating time and funds back to their districts and states.