6 things to watch in the Supreme Court’s new termThe court may take up additional cases involving a range of controversial policies by President Donald Trump.The Philadelphia Inquirer16h agoWhole story →Justice
Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdownLeaders from the intelligence community, the Pentagon, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Office of Personnel Management will serve on the task force.The Philadelphia Inquirer1d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai task force launch
Gamblers turn the tables | Morning NewsletterAs betting apps make gambling impossible to escape, families, advocates and lawmakers confront addiction and demand industry accountability. Plus, SNAP costs rise, and Philly decries Cornell 7 case.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →JusticeFoodonline gambling backlash
In Pennsylvania, the epicenter of online gambling, bettors with addiction beg lawmakers to act“The casino itself has expanded basically into infinity,” a UCLA addiction expert said.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →CommerceTechnologyonline gambling regulation
Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionThe court’s decision comes just weeks after the administration erected the first border wall panels in the Big Bend sector in the middle of September.The Philadelphia Inquirer3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityborder wall ruling
AI groups are spending millions to influence the midtermsAn analysis of federal campaign finance data shows that the political groups aligned with the two leading AI developers, OpenAI and Anthropic, have quietly but decisively intervened in key 2026 races.The Philadelphia Inquirer4d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment2026 midterm elections
