Pentagon Official Pete Hegseth Testifies on Defense Budget and Iran Conflict
Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request…
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Supreme Court Invalidates Louisiana Congressional Map, Limits Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, ruling race-based redistricting violated the Constitution and narrowing protections under the Voting Rights Act
President Trump Faces 60-Day Deadline on Iran War Without Congressional Approval
Under the War Powers Resolution, President Trump must decide by Friday whether to end U.S. military action in Iran or seek congressional authorization to…
UK Online Safety Act Faces Test Amid 2026 Local Elections
With the UK’s Online Safety Act fully active, Ofcom and social media firms face scrutiny over their roles in preventing online harm and election…
Ford to Receive $1.3 Billion Refund for Trump-Era IEEPA Tariffs
Ford expects a $1.3 billion government refund after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the Trump administration’s IEEPA authority
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit NYC for 9/11 Memorial and Charity Gala
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited New York City to honor 9/11 victims and attend a gala supporting young people’s careers through the…
Trump Administration Expands Background Checks for Immigration Applicants
The Trump administration is requiring enhanced FBI background checks for many immigration applications, temporarily pausing some cases as new security measures take effect
EU AI Regulation Faces Deregulatory Shift Amid Big Tech Influence
The European Commission’s latest AI regulation proposals reflect significant deregulatory moves influenced by Big Tech lobbying and AI hype, raising concerns over data protection…
MIT Develops Robotic Building Blocks to Cut Construction Carbon Emissions
Researchers at MIT have designed a robotic assembly system using modular building blocks that could reduce embodied carbon emissions in construction by up to…
EU Commission Finds Meta’s Age Verification for Minors Insufficient Under DSA
The European Commission preliminarily determined that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram fail to adequately enforce age restrictions for users under 13, risking a significant fine