Donald Trump, speaking at the AI Summit, argued against requiring AI companies to pay for copyrighted content used in training models. He advocated for "common sense" intellectual property rules, contrasting US regulations with China's less stringent approach. Trump's remarks oppose recent legislation demanding consent for content usage. ...
A federal appeals court upheld a nationwide injunction blocking President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, deeming it unconstitutional. The 2-1 ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration's argument, affirming an earlier decision by a Seattle judge. This marks the...
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a redacted congressional report alleging a "treasonous conspiracy" related to the 2016 election interference assessment. The report, compiled during Trump's first term, challenges the assessment that Russia sought to aid Trump's campaign. While the report criticizes the assessment's sourcing and methodology,...
President Trump issued an executive order prohibiting federal agencies from contracting with AI companies whose models exhibit perceived partisan bias, defined as promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, or critical race theory. The order aims to eliminate what Trump calls "woke Marxist lunacy" from AI. This decision has sparked concerns within...
Columbia University has agreed to pay over $220 million to settle federal investigations alleging insufficient action against antisemitism on campus. The agreement includes a $200 million settlement and $21 million to resolve EEOC investigations. In return, the Trump administration will reinstate $400 million in federal funding. The deal, which...
Former US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified a Republican-authored House Intelligence Committee report alleging a conspiracy to undermine the 2016 election. Gabbard claims the report exposes the Obama administration's 'weaponization of intelligence', contradicting previous assessments that Russia sought to aid Donald Trump's campaign. Democrats accuse Trump...
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is expected to announce a Senate bid next week, bolstering Democrats' chances in a crucial swing state. Cooper, a proven statewide winner, is considered a strong contender against a yet-to-be-solidified Republican field. His entry may impact fellow Democrat Wiley Nickel's campaign. ...
Reports indicate Donald Trump's name appears in US Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The White House denies the reports, attributing them to "fake news." The Justice Department concluded there was no basis to continue the Epstein investigation, prompting backlash and speculation about Trump's past friendship with...
The Pentagon's inspector general is investigating Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share military information. Evidence suggests classified information, originating from a US Central Command document marked "Secret/NOFORN", was shared in a group chat including Cabinet members and Vice President Vance. Despite Pentagon denials, the...
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed President Trump to fire three Democrats appointed by President Biden to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This decision challenges the 1935 Humphrey's Executor precedent, which protects the independence of certain agencies. The three liberal justices dissented. The lower court had previously blocked...
