In loss for Trump, US Supreme Court won’t let Postal Service restrict mail ballots
Restricting mail-in ballots would stand to benefit Republicans given that Democratic voters disproportionately use mail-in ballots, according to various surveys.
US officials prepare for chaos amid concerns Trump will try use federal power to swing midterms
More than a dozen local and state election officials said they are hiring outside lawyers to prepare for potential demands by the administration for access to sensitive voting records.
Trump says AI safety fears a ‘hoax’ as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president’s comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI “kill switch” may need to be mandatory.
Weapon shortfalls, ‘hundreds’ of buildings and aircraft damaged, $33.4 billion spent: the U.S. government tallies costs of the Iran war
The department revealed that the Iran war had cost an estimated $33.4 billion as of June 29.
AI regulation faces deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
In interview, term-limited California governor said running against former VP would ‘waste everybody’s time’
Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues Despite Supreme Court Loss
President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.
Accenture to pay $25 million to settle US government allegations over DEI
IT consulting firm Accenture will pay $25 million to settle U.S. government allegations over diversity practices, which President Donald Trump’s administration has targeted in his second term in office.
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with votin…
US Senator Mitch McConnell appears at Capitol following lengthy absence, hospitalization
McConnell arrived at the Capitol in a wheelchair and with what CNN described as a “noticeably thinner” appearance, but was able to make a few statements to the press while at the Senate.