Tag: politics
From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
An artificial intelligence agenda that started coalescing on the podcasts of Silicon Valley billionaires is now being forged into U.S. policy as President Donald...
Epstein breaks Congress
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over...
Appeals court won’t reinstate AP access to presidential events
The U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied an appeal by The Associated Press for a hearing on its efforts to restore full access...
UN urges peaceful settlement of disputes as UN chief points to ‘the horror show in Gaza’
TANZANIA – The U.N. Security Council urged the 193 United Nations member nations on Tuesday to use all possible means to settle disputes peacefully....
Senate considering nomination of ex-Trump defense lawyer for lifetime appointment to appeals court
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly voted on Tuesday to begin considering the nomination of former Trump lawyer Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment as...
What’s happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?
NEW YORK – Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of...
What to know about Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend
Once a British socialite who lived a life of luxury, Ghislaine Maxwell today is confined in a U.S. prison after being convicted of helping...
Trump likes renaming people, places and things. He’s not the first to deploy that perk of power
History, it has been said, is written by the winners. President Donald Trump is working that lever of power — again.This time, he's insisting...
Etsy faces user boycott over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ branded products | TechCrunch
The Florida GOP isn’t the only one profiting from the detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” by selling merchandise. A subset of Etsy buyers...
Georgia Ethics Commission won’t investigate source of Republican Burt Jones’ $10M loan
ATLANTA – Georgia's State Ethics Commission on Monday declined to investigate whether Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10...