House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and President Trump appeared to take different stances Monday on China's artificial intelligence developments.

Why it matters: Interest in Chinese company DeepSeek's rapid advancements in AI sent U.S. tech stocks tumbling on Monday, as the mobile app climbed to no.1 on Apple's rankings of free iPhone apps.

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Context: DeepSeek's latest models of showed capabilities rivaling those of U.S. competitors, all while being built at a fraction of the cost.

What they're saying: Johnson during a press briefing Monday called China's government "a terrible trading partner, saying: "They abuse the system, they steal our intellectual property."

• Apparently alluding to DeepSeek, he said: "They're now trying to get a leg up on us in AI as you've seen in the last day or so."

Separately, Trump said during in an address to House Republicans Monday at his Doral, Florida, resort the "release of DeepSeek AI from a Chinese company should be a wakeup call for our industries that we need to be laser focused on competing to win."

• He said the technology could be "a positive development."

Our thought bubble, via Axios' Ben Berkowitz: The tone of Trump's remarks, and their contrast with Johnson's, stand as another sign of his softening stance on China in this administration versus the last.

• It's not clear whose view on DeepSeek will win out, though it's a fair bet Congress will hear Trump's message loud and clear.

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• President Donald Trump addressed the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, on Monday night.
• He said the ability to train AI cheaply, which DeepSeek said it has done, is a good thing.
• Experts told BI that DeepSeek challenges the idea of US tech dominance, but that may be positive for AI.

President Donald Trump said the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's ability to train AI more cheaply is a "positive" development and should be a "wake-up call" for tech industries.

Trump's comments followed DeepSeek's ascension to the top of Apple's free downloads chart, which sent shockwaves through the US tech market on Monday morning.

"So you won't be spending as much, and you'll get the same result hopefully," Trump said Monday evening in a House Republican members conference meeting. "The release of DeepSeek, AI from a Chinese company, should be a wake-up call for our industries that we need to be laser-focused on competing to win."

China has been heavily investing in its tech sector, with state-backed initiatives to boost domestic chip production and AI capabilities, aiming to reduce reliance on US technology.

Meanwhile, the US has expanded the existing export controls on advanced semiconductor technology to China, adding dozens more types of chips and 140 entities to the restriction list.

Last Tuesday, Trump announced the launch of the Stargate Project, a joint artificial intelligence venture with OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and investment firm MGX. The initiative plans to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure across the United States by 2029, with the first data center already under construction in Texas.

Last week, Trump called the project a "monumental undertaking" in a press conference with Larry Ellison and Sam Altman, and touted that it will create 100,000 jobs.

Experts told Business Insider that DeepSeek challenges the idea of US tech dominance, but that may be positive for the future of AI.

Chris Tang, a UCLA professor and global supply chain scholar, called this moment a "trigger" that may motivate OpenAI or Gemini to open up their source code to allow more people to participate in AI development.

"It's still very much early in the game," said Zongyuan Zoe Liu, senior fellow for China studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, "but it certainly serves as a good reminder for American policymakers that technology restriction may not work."

Gadjo Sevilla, a senior tech analyst for AI and tech briefings with BI's sister site EMARKETER, wrote that there is potential for "a race to the bottom for AI pricing and adoption in the coming months," which "runs counter to US Big Tech initiatives where we have Microsoft ($80 billion) and Meta (65 billion) looking to spend on hardware, data centers, and sustainable energy for AI."

"China is not going to slow down. They will do as much as they can with what they can," said Brian Colello, an equity strategist for Morningstar. "It's just such a fast-changing space. Nobody has a clear, sustainable lead, so there will be more breakthroughs and they could come from anywhere. It could come from the US, it could come from China."

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After Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, January 26, the pop star, 35, made her way down to the field to celebrate. 

In the rush of euphoria and excitement, Kelce, 35, ran into legendary Chiefs lineman Bobby Bell, who played for the organization from 1963 to 1974. 

“Congratulations,” Bell, 84, told a grinning Kelce, who then brought Swift over to meet him.

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In a video shared via Instagram by content creator Livvy in KC, Kelce told Swift, “This is Bobby Bell, one of the greatest to ever play the game.”

“Hi! So nice to meet you, I’m Taylor,” Swift said. 

The trio then posed for a photo before Kelce told Bell, “You know we’re just following your footsteps, big dog.” 

In the comment section of the video, fans were charmed at Swift’s humility despite her A-list status. 

“Literally love that she introduces herself to everyone,” one person wrote. Another said, “Omggg!! The way she introduced herself like everybody doesn’t already know who she is .”

Swift attended the AFC Championship with her parents, Andrea and Scott, and sat with Kelce’s mom, Donna, in a suite during the game. Donna even made it down to the field for the post-game celebration and was seen standing off to the side while Swift met Bell. 

Kelce and Swift, who started dating in September 2023, weren’t shy about packing on the PDA after the big win. The couple were seen kissing multiple times while basking in the glow of victory as confetti rained down over the field. 

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The Chiefs tight end managed to pull himself away from Swift for an interview with CBS’ Jim Nantz as Kansas City was awarded with the Lamar Hunt Trophy. 

“Never satisfied, baby,” Travis told Nantz, 65. “When you play in front of Arrowhead Stadium like this every single AFC Championship, you kidding me? Kansas City! Hey, before you guys get out of here, just do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight!”

As Travis sang the lyrics from the classic KC and the Sunshine Band song, Swift and Donna watched with big smiles from nearby the stage. 

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If anyone has mastered the art of looking cool while staying comfy, it’s Katie Holmes. The 46-year-old Dawson’s Creek actress is often spotted out in New York City wearing practical, seasonally appropriate outfits that inspire Us to shop. Over the past few weeks, we’ve added plaid button-downs, luxe-looking totes and sleek sneakers to cart shortly after seeing Holmes rock similar items. And, while the star just finished up her latest gig, appearing in Broadway’s Our Town, she isn’t toning down her impeccable sense of style. In fact, looking at her recent brown pants outfit, she may even be ramping things up.

On January 26, Holmes was spotted at Patou’s runway show during Paris’ Men’s Fashion Week Fall 2025, and once again, she was wearing pieces we simply need in our wardrobes. There was much to love about her sleek, slightly oversized combo — the structured, striped mockneck shirt, her polka-dot heels, her leather trench, etc. — but we mostly found ourselves lusting after her brown pants. Holmes wears baggy jeans on the regular and even loves the occasional pair of sweats, so it should come as no surprise that these bottoms were also wider in the leg, ensuring they’re just as comfortable as loungewear and easy to throw on when it’s extra chilly outside.

While her pick for the night would likely cost us hundreds, Amazon sells a similar pants style for less than $40.

Get the Grapent Wide Leg Pants for just $35 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, January 27, 2025, but are subject to change.

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Grapent’s Wide Leg Pants look just like Holmes’ version. Available in sizes XS to 3X, the chocolate-colored bottoms feature a wide leg and an elastic back, so you won’t feel restricted each time you slip them on. Made of 100% polyester, they’re more than just a winter essential. Buying a pair now will ensure you’re set for the spring and beyond, whether you choose to wear them to work or want to dress them up for a night out.

Speaking of all the places you can wear these brown trousers, there are a million ways to style them, too. You could go the same route as Holmes, pairing your pants with a structured top and heels, or you could dress them down with a basic T-shirt and white sneakers. Adding a blazer will have you looking like a boss, while a sweatshirt will give your outfit a youthful yet polished twist. The possibilities really are endless!

One Amazon reviewer even noted that the pants look “more expensive” in person, while others echoed the statement, adding that the material feels high quality.

“I bought these to wear to work with heeled booties,” one shopper wrote. “The length, the color, and the fabric, chef’s kiss! I [want] to buy them in every color!”

Plus, there’s good news for petites: You’re able to choose a shorter inseam when shopping the Grapent Wide Leg Pants, so you won’t have to worry about taking them to the tailor or sweeping the ground as you walk.

Looking for even more brown pants options? Copy Katie Holmes’ comfy, Fashion Week-ready outfit with a few more styles, below!

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