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President Trump is considering Jay Clayton, currently serving as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and formerly chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to lead the White House's artificial intelligence policy as 'AI czar'. The position is expected to be filled within days as the administration moves to shape its approach to AI regulation and competitiveness.

A man has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2021 killing of Erica Lara, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's office in Massachusetts. The plea closes a case that has remained open since Lara's death more than three years ago. Authorities in Worcester County announced the guilty plea, bringing a resolution to a killing that had drawn local attention since 2021.

A New York Times report examines whether jailed people's families have a legal right to physical contact during visits, in coverage tied to former San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin. The debate centers on jail visitation rules that restrict hugs and touch, raising questions about prisoners' rights, family bonds and humane treatment in the justice system.

A US District Attorney handling a Cornell University case has stated that the alleged victim said the encounter was consensual, a remark described as a shocker in coverage of the case. The claim has drawn attention and debate over how authorities are characterising the allegations and what it means for the proceedings.