Consulate in Edinburgh introduces Dong- Thu Caohuu (DTC) as the new Foreign Service Officer. JH updates the group on the developments and strategic priorities of the US Administration, including visits to Scotland from Ambassador Jane Hartley and other London based officers, the continued commitment to support Ukraine, Inflation Reduction Act discussions, a visit from John Kerry in August, UK-US negotiations, high level US officials attending the AI Safety Summit, and the ongoing deep and wide UK-US special relationship.