vulnerability

"Reviving this partnership will not only create opportunities for enhanced economic cooperation but also help mitigate vulnerabilities arising from shifting global alliances," a joint statement said.

The specific and personal praise for Powell from Witkoff is a boost to the national security adviser at a moment of political vulnerability.

From Reds and Manhattan to Baby Boom, Father of the Bride and The First Wives Club, she embodied complex characters who balanced wit and vulnerability.

Yet there may be a silver lining: When governments break norms this brazenly, they often create legal vulnerabilities.

“This is a real vulnerability for U.S. AI companies,” said Joseph Hoefer, chief AI officer at lobbying firm Monument Advocacy, which represents tech companies.