Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
President Trump leads the opposition to calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight of AI, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei
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Trump and the court: If he wins, he’s happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointed
President Donald Trump has taken his wins, and more notably his losses, at the U.S. Supreme Court quite personally.
Iran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office says
The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more. That’s the assessment Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Families of the 67 who died in last year’s midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
The loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year’s collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators.
Oceanside spent tens of millions on homelessness. Here’s what they used it for.
Oceanside’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department had a budget of over $42 million last fiscal year. Over half was spent on rental assistance.
Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say
The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to close the center over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar with the matter.
US military says it destroyed 2 small Iranian boats trying to steal a drone
The U.S. military says it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats this week trying to steal a drone ship in the waters off Iran.
Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump’s name on the building or grounds in any way
A federal judge has blocked the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts.
US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas
The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America.
Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?
As the new school year kicks in, the debate around student AI use is raging. Microsoft just announced it will commit to new AI guardrails and privacy standards in a new agreement it negotiated with a teacher’s union, the AFT.