General News Briefing — May 22, 2026 8 AM Eastern

Clockwise General News — NATO allies are reportedly bewildered by President Trump's sudden announcement of sending 5,000 additional troops to Poland, weeks after a planned reduction in forces. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on to domestic policy, the Trump administration has rolled back several Biden-era regulations concerning refrigerants, arguing the move will cut costs for American consumers and businesses. Environmental groups, however, are criticizing the decision, stating it will worsen climate pollution. Meanwhile, a highly anticipated executive order on artificial intelligence has been postponed by President Trump.