Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia University failed to protect pro-Palestinian activistsThe university's “deliberate indifference” led to the doxing of multiple group members and Khalil’s detention by immigration agents, according to the civil rights lawsuit filed in federal court in New York City.PBS News23d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentcolumbia university lawsuit
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Washington's response to AI and data center concernsNPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Washington is responding to AI and data center concerns, Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate and how midterm voters feel about affordability and political corruption.PBS News23d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentMitch McConnellai regulation debate
Republicans say Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get crypto bill across the lineRepublicans said Trump had agreed to a requirement to either divest or place in a blind trust any “significant” financial interest in an entity that issues cryptocurrencies.PBS News23d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentcrypto bill senate vote
WATCH: Patel testifies in Senate hearing, defending changes to FBI hiring standards on prostitution, bestialityFBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday defended the bureau's loosening of hiring standards regarding an applicant's past experience with prostitution and bestiality, insisting that the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to be considered for employment without fear of automatic disqualification.PBS News23d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentfbi hiring standards hearing
WATCH LIVE: House meets as pressure to regulate AI growsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says it’s time for President Donald Trump to “summon everyone together” and take the lead addressing questions about AI at the White House, rather than Congress.PBS News24d agoWhole story →TechnologyMike Johnsonai regulation debate