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Why Are Dem Governors Staying Silent About Trump’s Attack on State AI Laws?
An army of industry lobbyists met with Democratic governors this week, days before Trump issued a new executive order.
Progressive Launches Primary Challenge to Democrat Who Once Got $2M From AIPAC
AIPAC spent $2 million to oppose progressive Nida Allam from being elected in North Carolina in 2022.
Senate Filibuster Derails Dual Efforts to Prevent Massive ACA Premium Increases
Tax credits to help families afford insurance premium costs on ACA marketplace plans will expire this month.
Trump Order Threatens States That Enact AI Laws the Admin Deems “Excessive”
The order threatens to withhold federal funding from states or sue states that implement AI regulations.
2024 Eurovision Winner Returns Trophy to Protest Israel’s Inclusion in Contest
Eurovision has been “used to soften the image of a state accused of severe wrongdoing,” said Swiss artist Nemo.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Is Pax Americana With a MAGA Twist
“The stunning section devoted to Europe reads like a far-right pamphlet,” said a former French ambassador to the US.
Tlaib Slams House’s Bipartisan Passage of $901 Billion Military Spending Bill
“Imagine if our government funded our communities like they fund war,” Rep. Rashida Tlaib said.
Judge Emil Bove Faces Ethics Complaint After Attending Trump Rally
Bove, who was nominated and confirmed as a judge this past summer, was previously a criminal defense attorney for Trump.
Poll: Voters Say Billionaires Pay Too Little in Taxes, Back Action on Inequality
The poll found that 8 in 10 Americans view the wealth gap as a problem that is either “very big” or “somewhat big.”
National Parks Service Ends Free Entry on MLK Day, Juneteenth
The change “sends a troubling message about who our national parks are for," one critic said.