Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk
Plus, an early development in the 2028 presidential race.
GOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings
GOP leaders in the Capitol and White House are throwing cold water on the notion of quickly adopting new AI safeguards, despite an apocalyptic new warning from industry titans about the threat the …
With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting
President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.
Democrats Gain Midterms Edge as Trump Drags Down Republicans, Per Times/Siena Poll
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump’s economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.
Alex Bores Wants Democrats to Make AI Safety a 2028 Election Issue
Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for the next presidential election.
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI
The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the “Pro-Human Assembly” in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.
US confirms weapons deployed in space
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the systems could defend US forces against hostile action.
U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says
Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.
Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters
Even with voting already underway, uncertainty about what might come next had been hovering over preparations for this year’s midterm elections. The U.S. Supreme Court lifted much of that unc…
Bo French draws ire from Ro Khanna, Krishnamoorthi — some Indian-American politicians stay silent
Bo French’s remarks targeting South Asian students have drawn sharp criticism from Indian-American lawmakers, with Ro Khanna saying ‘you don’t know America’ and Raja Krishnamoorthi also pushing back