Good evening. I'm Amna Nawaz. And I'm Jeff Bennett. On the news hour tonight, the White House

cuts regulations for artificial intelligence in an effort to compete with China in a technological

arms race. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard pushes baseless claims about former President Obama and the 2016 election

as the White House faces pressure over the Epstein investigation.

And national parks across the country struggle under drastic funding and staffing cuts.

Our national parks are really the place that preserves our history. And National Park

Rangers are the most beloved and important storytellers in this nation.

Welcome to the News Hour.

More than 100 aid and human rights organizations are warning of an increasingly dire situation in Gaza,

as they watch Palestinians, including their own colleagues, quote, waste away from mass starvation.

In an open letter, the groups say Israel's restrictions, delays, and fragmentation under its total siege have created chaos, starvation, and death.

Experts have warned that Gaza is on the brink of famine for months now. Israeli officials

dismissed today's letter, accusing the groups of, quote, echoing Hamas' propaganda.

Meantime, local health officials say Israeli strikes killed 21 people overnight and into today,

including women and children. Israel says it targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas.

In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky says he's reversing course on a controversial bill

that aimed to limit the powers of two anti-corruption agencies, but not before rare protests against his leadership.

From Kyiv to Kharkiv, Ukrainians voiced their opposition to the bill, which Zelenskyy signed

into law yesterday. It gives the prosecutor general new powers over two anti-corruption watchdogs.

Today, Zelensky said he would submit a new bill to Parliament to restore independence

to the agencies. This week's protests are by far the largest anti-government demonstrations since

Russia's invasion more than three years ago. There are reports tonight that Attorney General Pam Bondi

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