US democracy sinks to lowest level in 50 years, global thinktank finds
US democracy hits lowest level in 50 years per IDEA, amid global slide in rule of law and civic space.
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House Democrats weigh backing Trump’s tariffs on China to secure passage of new Russia sanctions law
House Dems face a dilemma: sanction Russia or reject a bill that gives Trump more tariff power they've long criticized.
Trump Says He ‘Likes’ Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Bipartisan Pushback
Trump says he likes Flock's AI cameras, defending them against bipartisan pushback from lawmakers and governors.
Trump Nominates U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Houston to Be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Trump picks defeated Rep. Wesley Hunt to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia; confirmation needed before Election Day.
White House Considers Narrow AI Rules to Keep Humans Alive
White House mulls 'limited safeguards' on AI amid warnings of apocalypse, mass extinction; Trump calls it a hoax.
Beshear PAC drops $250K attack ad linking GOP House hopeful Ralph Alvarado to Kentucky’s ex-governor
Beshear's PAC spends $250K on an attack ad tying GOP hopeful Ralph Alvarado to ex-gov Matt Bevin in Kentucky's open 6th District race.
New York City’s Infinity Sculpture Is Now Targeted by Trump’s Latest Public Art Obsession
President Trump demands the Smithsonian replace José de Rivera's 'Infinity' sculpture with a giant George Washington statue.
AI Industry Leaders Push for Slower Development as Policymakers Consider New Rules
Anthropic's CEO wants AI to slow down. Here's what tech leaders and the President actually said in response.
EPA reverses Obama-era rule limiting power plants’ carbon emissions
Trump's EPA kills power plant climate rules, claiming greenhouse gas pollution is 'too uncertain' to regulate.
DHS Watchdog Confirms Detainees Were Locked in Phone Booth-Sized Cages at Alligator Alcatraz
A government report confirms detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' were locked in tiny outdoor cages, violating ICE rules.
Jensen Huang Puts Trump on Speakerphone at Summit to Announce Robots Won’t Take Over
A tech CEO summons a president upon his stage, and the people hear the chief deny that the machines shall ever rule.
Trump Calls AI Warnings a ‘HOAX,’ While Tech Leaders Raise Alarms Over AI Risks
Trump calls AI warnings a HOAX and SICK conspiracy, while tech leaders urge slower development. Vance calls it a Trojan horse.