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Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying himPresident Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads promoting himself. He plans to use his own political funds going forward, instead. In a post Monday night on his social media site, the president defended the ads, which cost over $1.5 million in federal funds, calling them a “positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.” He blamed…
OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected waysOpenAI announced it has halted development of its latest artificial intelligence models hours after it disclosed its agents scouring federal government website acted in unexpected ways that suggest a lack of control. It's the second time in three months the company paused development. The decision also came after AI evaluator Transluce said Friday that…
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messagingAn ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government. The 30-second spot was the result of a $14,000 ad buy, according to AdImpact, which tracks media spending. The ad doesn’t say who to vote for, but it echoes Trump's midterm messaging. Democratic Rep.…
Federal cuts have deeply impacted residents of the Washington, DC area, a new survey showsFederal job cuts have deeply affected the Washington, D.C. area, according to a new survey from Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Many residents, including those in higher-income households, have faced job losses and financial struggles. The survey shows that about two-thirds of D.C. residents have been directly impacted by the…
Man shot by ICE officer is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his back, attorney's office saysA Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back. That's according to a spokesperson for the man's attorney, who told The Associated Press on Monday that Rafael Garces Perez was making a DoorDash delivery in Austin on Sunday…
Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis showsAn analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term. On Wednesday, a nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists released a tracking tool that shows the cuts have affected all states and the District of Columbia. Health, nutrition, the…
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midtermsThe Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The decision allows states to continue sending ballots under existing processes used by nearly one-third of voters. The Trump administration wanted restrictions in place before the November midterm elections. Election officials said there wasn’t…
The Latest: Trump dismisses need for guardrails as a 'SICK conspiracy' against AITrump is playing down any need to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he doesn’t want America to give up its edge over China. He dismissed the idea of new AI guardrails on Monday, saying there is a ‘SICK conspiracy’ against AI and data centers. And we're waiting for the Supreme Court to rule after a second federal judge ordered the…
The Latest: 2nd judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with Supreme Court poised to ruleAnother federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to stop implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in. The ruling late Sunday adds another obstacle to Trump’s effort to rewrite election rules as Americans prepare to vote. Trump is playing down any need to check the…
Mistrust of US government information is rising across major issues, new poll showsA new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment. Mistrust of government information has grown since 2024, just before President Donald…
Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new governmentThe flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding. The preliminary damage estimate of $2.56 billion is a staggering bill for a country with a total budget of $14 billion for the current fiscal year. The floods are a major test for Prime Minister Balen Shah, who…
Arizona group home provider at center of pay-to-play scandal escapes penalties for boy's deathA 9-year-old boy died in 2022 after missing insulin doses at an Arizona group home. There were no penalties for Jakob Blodgett's death, and the provider now stands at the center of a political controversy involving Gov. Katie Hobbs. Records show Sunshine Residential Homes received a rate increase after it made a contribution to Hobbs' inaugural fund. The…
Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutionsThe Clinton Foundation has launched a new initiative to develop nonpartisan policy solutions with state and local governments. The Clinton Policy Institute focuses on improving health outcomes, economic security, and democracy, especially for women and children. The initiative has already collaborated with New York state to ban cellphones in schools,…