Supreme Court denies Trump’s request to restrict mail-in ballots
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge’s temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.
US Domestic News: Trump Ratings, Immigration Lawsuits, and AI Concerns
A summary of current US domestic news highlights that President Trump’s approval rating has increased, yet there’s growing support for Democrats, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Trump’s administration faces legal challenges over new immigration rules while a federal judge blocks policies affecting foreign students and journalists. Additionally, debates over AI regulation continue to stir political dialogue.
Judge Blocks Trump Rule Aimed at International Students and Journalists
Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote that the administration’s reasons for a rule limiting the length of stay for academics and journalists were “exceptionally weak.”
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting in midterms
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country, rebuffing a proposal that election officials warned would have had catastrophic consequences if allowed to take effect for this year’s midterms. In one of the most
Supreme Court says Trump cannot enforce new mail-in ballot regulation
The decision means a Postal Service measure that could lead to ballots not being sent to voters won’t be in effect for this November’s midterm elections.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month absence
The Republican senator, absent since June, has faced questions about transparency around his health.
Cornell scientists win History Center treasure hunt, claim $10,000 bounty of jewels
A motley crew of mostly Cornell University graduate students and scientists from across different STEM programs won the History Center in Tompkins County’s Treasure Hunt Sunday, taking home a prize […]
Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war
By Davis Winkie, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon’s official watchdog released a special report about the Iran war on Monday, representing
Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows
Trump administration undermining rule of law at home and worldwide, according to intergovernmental report
Barack Obama, Kamala Harris call for government action on AI development
By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday were among the latest high-profile Democrats to call for greater government action to address artificial intelligence as some industry leaders call for a slowdown in the technology’s development amid growing public concern. “We need government – and