Politics

Politics Sep 30

Trump and Rubio Question UK Handling of Air Base Plot After 5 Men Released on Bail

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are pressing Britain over its handling of a suspected plot against a US air base after five men arrested in the case were released on bail.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 30

Trump Rules Out Joint US-China AI Venture, Says It Would Give Away Secrets

President Trump said the US is "leading by a lot" in artificial intelligence and rejected any joint venture with China, calling it a risk to national secrets.

2 min read BBC US

Politics Sep 29

CNN, Politico and MS NOW Ask Court to Keep Blocking Trump's Press Ban

Three news outlets filed a joint motion asking a federal court to extend an order that keeps the Trump administration from barring their reporters from White House press events.

2 min read CBS News

Politics Sep 29

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Deport Migrants to Third Countries

The high court lifted a lower court's block on removals to nations with no ties to the migrants, clearing the way for expedited deportations.

2 min read NPR News

Politics Sep 29

US Ban on Canadian Alcohol, Dairy and Motorcycles Takes Effect as Trade War Drags On

The Trump administration's latest measure hits nearly C$1bn in Canadian liquor exports and whey products, with no new talks scheduled between the two countries.

2 min read BBC US

Politics Sep 29

Trump Promotes America.gov AI Tool That Contradicts His Own Claims

President Trump touted a new government AI chatbot as a source of truth, but the tool's own answers frequently conflict with statements he has made on tariffs, the economy, and the 2020 election.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 29

White House Launches America.gov AI Chatbot to Untangle Federal Services

President Trump says the Gemini-powered tool will give citizens "one front door" for government questions, but experts warn AI errors could cost people benefits and deadlines.

2 min read TechCrunch

Politics Sep 29

Bay Area Couple Charged With Killing Son-in-Law in Park Ambush

Prosecutors say a Bay Area couple lured their son-in-law to a park and killed him, the latest twist in a family dispute that has stunned the community.

1 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 29

Rubio Says Foreign Actor Tied to UK Terror Plot That Killed Two

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a foreign actor was involved in the UK terror attack that killed two people, as British police arrest multiple suspects.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 29

Trump Administration Launches America.gov Chatbot Powered by Google Gemini and Elon Musk's Grok

The new AI chatbot aims to help Americans roughly 29,000 government websites, drawing on technology from Google and Elon Musk's xAI.

2 min read CNBC Top

Politics Sep 29

Johnson Backs Voluntary AI Guardrails as Congress Breaks for Election

House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNBC he hopes AI safety rules stay voluntary, speaking hours before a White House meeting with tech executives and as lawmakers prepare to leave Washington until after November.

2 min read CNBC Top

Politics Sep 29

Idaho Dairy Farmers Fear Immigration Crackdown Will Hit Their Barns Next

Dairy producers in Idaho say they rely on immigrant labor and worry that a widening deportation push could soon reach their operations, even as farms have so far escaped the brunt of the crackdown.

2 min read NPR News

Politics Sep 29

Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill After Marathon Debate

The chamber voted 68-29 to move forward with the legislation after weeks of tense negotiations between party leaders.

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Politics Sep 28

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge on Social Media Age Verification Laws

The justices will decide whether states can require platforms to verify the age of users, in a case with sweeping implications for online speech.

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