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Trump kills AI safeguard rule after tech executives donate millions

President Trump scrapped a Biden-era AI reporting requirement just nine days after receiving major donations from OpenAI and other tech leaders.

Trump kills AI safeguard rule after tech executives donate millions
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№1045 (page 30) · newest development 6d ago · 7 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention

“dangerous accidents that "could result in injury or even loss of life."”— Biden administration officials, Federal regulators · full quotes →
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Supreme Court allows government to use Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters

Ruling clears the way for agencies to cross-reference citizenship records with voter rolls.

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“Expand the Supreme Court. If a Democrat doesn't campaign on it, they aren't the leader we need or deserve.”— wajali.bsky.social, Bluesky user · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Nate Silver: Democrats lead 2026 midterms, Republicans need turnout

FiveThirtyEight's polling aggregator founder says recent polls show Democrats with a clear advantage over Republicans.

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№1047 (page 30) · newest development 6d ago · 5 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Recent polls show Democrats with a clear advantage over Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.”Nate Silver— Nate Silver, Polling aggregator founder · full quotes →
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Canada signs preliminary deal with Saab for 6 GlobalEye radar aircraft

Ottawa agrees to acquire Swedish-made surveillance planes to be built and deployed domestically for Arctic operations.

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№1048 (page 30) · newest development 5d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The GlobalEye radar systems will be constructed in Canada and used primarily for Arctic surveillance”— National Post / AFP · full quotes →
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Trump gifts Xi bald eagle sculpture at state dinner

The president presented a custom-made statue symbolizing American spirit as part of Xi's first state visit since 2015.

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№1049 (page 30) · newest development 6d ago · 8 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States and an embodiment of the free and soaring spirit of America. And we hope it will find a nice place…”Donald Trump— Donald Trump, U.S. President · Hindustan Times · full quotes →
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Robert Reich calls Netanyahu a war criminal, urges end to US military aid

Former Labor Secretary posts on Bluesky that criticizing Israel's government is not antisemitic, drawing hundreds of responses.

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“I've never understood some people's inability to distinguish between being Jewish and being the corrupt govt of the State of Israel.”— jpduguesclin.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Bengal BJP chief backs CEC Gyanesh Kumar for Padma Bhushan amid removal calls

Samik Bhattacharya defends the chief election commissioner as opposition moves to unseat him over voter roll decisions.

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“Gyanesh Kumar deserves to be awarded, at the very least, with the Padma Bhushan.”— Samik Bhattacharya · full quotes →
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Bolts previews 25 sheriff, prosecutor races that will shape ICE cooperation

A November 2026 guide to the sheriff and district attorney contests nationwide where immigration enforcement, policing and punishment are…

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№1052 (page 30) · newest development 6d ago · 9 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“That's why I ran to protect my community.”— Danny Tarkenton, Candidate for Spokane County chief prosecutor · full quotes →
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Supreme Court Rejects Missouri's Republican-Drawn Congressional Map

The ruling blocks a GOP redistricting plan ahead of November midterm elections, ending a legal dispute over ballot composition.

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№1053 (page 30) · newest development 5d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The US Supreme Court said Missouri can't use a Republican-drawn congressional map in the November midterm elections, resolving a complicated legal fight that…”— Bloomberg Politics · full quotes →
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Appeals court divided on whether to force Trump admin to return Venezuelan migrants from El Salvador prison

A three-judge federal panel heard arguments Friday on whether dozens of Venezuelans deported to CECOT should return to the U.S. to…

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“There needs to be some showing that the U.S. had that type of control — the control that they could produce a detainee on command — and I don't see that…”Judge Neomi Rao— Judge Neomi Rao · full quotes →
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GOP candidate Brandon Herrera says unattractive people 'not the minority' in San Antonio

Republican congressional candidate's comment about constituents' appearance draws Democratic opponent's response.

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№1055 (page 30) · newest development 4d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Unattractive people Are "not the minority" in San Antonio.”Brandon Herrera— Brandon Herrera, Republican congressional candidate · MeidasTouch · full quotes →
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Polls: Maine and Michigan Democrats Say Primaries Strengthened Party Unity

New surveys find most Democratic voters in the two states view their contested primaries as a unifying force ahead of November.

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Jenrick calls for removal of judge Ikram

Conservative politician Robert Jenrick calls for the dismissal of judge Ikram, alleging longstanding misconduct.

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№1057 (page 30) · newest development 6d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Ikram should have been dismissed as a judge a long time ago.”Robert Jenrick— Robert Jenrick · full quotes →
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RFK Jr. altered ethics pledge on pharma lawsuit proceeds after confirmation

Senate Democrats accuse the health secretary of hiding a shift from pledged divestment to his former employer.

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“Your decision to withhold this information from Congress and apparent failure to report this change to agency ethics officials is deeply alarming.”— Senate Democrats · full quotes →
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Musk's PAC ramps up to $20M spending in midterm races as Democrats mobilize

Elon Musk's super PAC accelerates spending across Senate and House races; Democrats counter with grassroots fundraising appeals.

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№1059 (page 30) · newest development 6d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Elon Musk's super PAC is ramping up spending on key races in the midterm elections after a slow start, Federal Election Commission filings show, a blitz…”— Bloomberg, News outlet · full quotes →
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White House shifts policy to aid vulnerable Republicans ahead of midterms

Six weeks before elections, Trump administration pulls policy levers to help GOP candidates in key races.

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№1060 (page 30) · newest development 6d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The White House is in triage mode.”— Politico · Press · full quotes →
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Republicans in Congress attempt pre-election pivot on cost of living

Facing likely midterm losses, GOP senators look for quick, passable measures on living costs after two years of following Trump's agenda.

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№1061 (page 30) · newest development 5d ago · 8 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Republicans are searching for legislative measures they could pass quickly that could redeem them in the eyes of voters who are frustrated by the high cost of…”— Annie Karni, Carl Hulse · full quotes →
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Snopes debunks viral clip of Netanyahu saying 'America deserved 9/11'

A video of Netanyahu's UN speech was selectively edited; he was quoting a left-wing influencer, not endorsing the statement.

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“While the clip was authentic, meaning not generated with artificial intelligence or digitally altered, it omits critical context from Netanyahu's full remarks…”— Snopes · full quotes →
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Chinese press scuffles with US journalists, Secret Service at Xi White House visit

Chinese media corps clashed with American reporters and Secret Service during President Xi Jinping's state visit on Thursday.

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“The U.S.–China summit apparently came with a little press corps showdown. Chinese press members pushed and shoved their way into position at the White House…”— @MarioNawfal, X user · X · full quotes →
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Burnham blames Brexit for small boats crisis, rules out early election

Ahead of Labour's conference, the PM says loss of EU cooperation has hampered efforts to stop Channel crossings but insists there will be…

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“The lack of Dublin convention and sharing of databases does seem to have encouraged people to double dip, instead of immediately going underground in Europe…”— asmiggs, Reddit commenter · Reddit · full quotes →
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Burnham announces £210m investment to revive boarded-up high streets

Manchester mayor launches fund to help bring neglected shops and buildings back into use.

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“We're investing £210 million to help bring neglected high streets back into use.”Andy Burnham— Andy Burnham · full quotes →
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PAM wins Morocco election but needs coalition partners for majority

The monarchy-aligned party took 97 of 395 seats, falling well short of the 198-seat threshold needed to govern alone.

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“Under Morocco's constitution, King Mohammed VI must appoint a prime minister from the party that wins the most seats, but PAM fell well short of the 198 seats…”— Al Jazeera · full quotes →
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Supreme Court lets Trump use SAVE voter database before midterms

The justices lifted restrictions on a federal citizenship verification tool, but legal challenges continue and election timing limits…

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“millions of Americans at risk of being unlawfully targeted by the administration's unreliable voter purge database”— Plaintiffs and counsel team · full quotes →
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Democratic candidates' 2026 ads turn against their own party's establishment

Axios review of 350+ campaign ads finds Democrats increasingly attacking their own party, not just the GOP.

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“Washington is broken”— Democratic candidates (per Axios headline), 2026 midterm candidates · Axios · full quotes →
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Texas GOP's Latino gamble falters as immigration policy alienates South Texas

Republicans banked on Trump's 2024 gains with Hispanic voters to hold newly gerrymandered districts, but deportation crackdowns are…

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“Right now, if you're a Republican candidate, at least in South Texas, a lot of the people that I speak to, which are business owners, if you have the stamp of…”— Mario Guerrero · full quotes →
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Democrats' super PAC weighs investing in red-state Kansas Senate race

Sen. Roger Marshall faces billing-practice revelations, residency questions and GOP defections as Democrat Adam Hamilton draws national…

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“There's some good arguments out in not just Kansas, in four or five other places. And we're not just watching — we're thinking about ways we might get involved…”— JB Poersch · full quotes →
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Trump's media ban disrupts Xi visit, frustrating both leaders' diplomatic goals

Trump barred three news outlets from covering the Chinese leader's state visit, undercutting the carefully planned summit meant to showcase…

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“The event was magnificent — Actually made for Television but, because they're Fake News, and because they knew how good it would be, they didn't want credit to…”— Trump, U.S. President · Press · full quotes →
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Rahm Emanuel mulls 2028 run, pitches experience and directness

Former ambassador and Chicago mayor says he offers multi-level government experience and will tell Democrats hard truths.

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“I'm not gonna tell you what you'd like to hear. I'm gonna tell you what you need to know to make some of the tough decisions ahead.”Rahm Emanuel— Rahm Emanuel, Former U.S. Ambassador, potential 2028 candidate · Fox News Digital · full quotes →
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Angela Rayner condemns Labour’s migrant visa crackdown

The former deputy leader breaks with the government over a visa crackdown reportedly driven by Shabana Mahmood.

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Texas's top criminal court lets Crystal Mason's voting-fraud acquittal stand

A 5-4 ruling ends a decade-long prosecution of a Black Texas woman over a provisional ballot that was never even counted.

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№1074 (page 30) · newest development 6d ago · 21 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Illegal voting remains a crime in Texas.”— Phil Sorrells · full quotes →
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Trump plans deep-red rally swing: Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee before midterms

As GOP candidates trail in several swing states, Trump schedules rallies in reliably Republican Oklahoma and Alabama, with Tennessee added…

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“Trump will head to Durant, Okla., for a rally on Thursday before heading to Mobile, Ala., for a campaign event on Friday evening.”— The Hill · full quotes →
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White House TV pool in limbo as CNN access restored before Xi visit

Major networks' place in press pool unclear after CNN's reinstatement to White House grounds.

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“The White House television pool was in limbo Thursday as the status of the major networks' place in the press pool remained unclear following the reinstatement…”— The Hill · full quotes →
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House Democrats outline health care agenda for potential majority

Party sends policy wishlist to leadership that includes Medicare expansion and reversing Republican funding cuts.

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“House Democrats' health policy wishlist, should the party have a majority next year, includes winning over Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s followers…”— Politico · Press · full quotes →
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Kassam denies chief-of-staff rumor, accuses media of misrepresenting his denial

The Reform UK figure says journalists falsely attributed his personal response to the party.

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“Let me give you an insight into how modern media and the fake news machine works. Dan Hodges and Giles Dilnot (can't tell them apart most days), have been…”— Raheem Kassam · full quotes →
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Talarico calls Paxton's cell to challenge him to Fox News debate

Texas Democrat James Talarico invites his Republican opponent Ken Paxton to a televised debate; Paxton does not answer.

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“Ken Paxton keeps dodging debates. So I called his cell to invite him to a debate on Fox News. He didn't pick up.”— jamestalarico.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Trump rejects Iran ceasefire deal as eight-month war drags on

Seven months into conflict, Trump refuses Iranian proposal offering immediate ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz opening.

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“I'm rejecting their deal. They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately… we're winning tremendously. We have total control of the Hormuz…”— Trump · full quotes →
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