General News Update — June 02, 2026 2 PM Eastern

Clockwise General News — President Trump has signed an executive order today to vet top AI models for national security risks, just weeks after delaying a similar policy. This is Clockwise general news, 2:30 PM Eastern. The order creates a framework for the federal government to assess advanced AI systems before public release, ensuring secure innovation. It also aims to strengthen cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. In economic news, US inflation rose unexpectedly to 3.