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PoliticsOct 13New Democrat PAC hits GOP on AI in tight midterm racesRob Flaherty and Karthik Ganapathy, operatives from different corners of the party, launched a PAC to push Democrats to unite on a hard-charging message against Big Tech.Politico Tech
PoliticsOct 13Top G.O.P. Groups Pull Support From First House IncumbentsTwo major Republican super PACs are said to be withdrawing cash from the races of the incumbent Representatives Thomas H. Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa in an effort to triage the midterm map.NYT US
PoliticsOct 13Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from frustrated CongressClarín
PoliticsOct 13What are the US midterms? A visual guideDemocrats hope to take advantage of Donald Trump’s declining popularity and reclaim the House and Senate from the RepublicansIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 13Rep. Omar Reacts to Feds' Home Search: 'I Will Not Be Silenced'NBC News
PoliticsOct 13Government spent millions on Trump ads. And, federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's homeThe government is using millions of taxpayers' dollars on pro-Trump ads, even after the president said this would not happen. And, federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home.NPR News
PoliticsOct 13Medicare for All Is the Big Policy Fight Splitting DemocratsWall Street Journal: “Medicare for All has become a defining policy fight within the Democratic Party—and a measuring stick of how far to the left the party wants to move. As a presidential candidate in 2020, Joe Biden said he would veto any Medicare for All bill as too costly and disruptive, while then-candidate Kamala […]politicalwire · united states of america
PoliticsOct 13Emergency call about Christa Pike’s botched execution releasedA newly released emergency call recording reveals confusion among Tennessee prison officials and dispatchers after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 13How JFK Helped Pave the Way for Trump’s Crackdown on DissentWarnings about transnational radicalism are rooted in the same accusations that sought to silence a renowned reporter decades ago.Foreign Policy
PoliticsOct 13SpaceX to testify before NYC Council on AI safety risks after receiving subpoena: reportSpaceX is reportedly subpoenaed to testify before the NYC Council regarding AI safety risks. This highlights growing governmental scrutiny over artificial intelligence development and its potential implications.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 13Trump says he cares about Americans. They believe he prioritizes his wealth, AP-NORC pollThe majority in the US perceives that the former president prioritizes his fortune over the country's well-being, according to a recent survey. Many believe he acts unethically. Divided opinions: Democrats see illegality, while Republicans and independents are more skeptical. Trump denies coClarín
PoliticsOct 13CFTC adviser ordered retraction of probe into suspicious oil bets placed ahead of Trump's Iran policy shift: BloombergA CFTC adviser reportedly ordered the retraction of a probe into suspicious oil bets made before a shift in Trump's Iran policy. This suggests potential political interference in a financial investigation.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 13Trump Protester punched at Trump rally as they’re mocked by the presidentA protester wearing a ‘Release the Epstein files’ shirt was punched by Trump supporters at a Republican rally in Ohio.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 13El-Sayed, Releasing His Platform on A.I., Calls It an ‘Existential Crisis’Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan is the first Democrat running in a battleground Senate race to publicly call for a pause on artificial intelligence development.NYT US
PoliticsOct 13How US coal mined ties to Trump — and got much of its ‘wish list’A CEO plays golf with Trump’s son as an industry once shut out of Washington turns access into policyFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 13Trump census plan to cut noncitizens from 2030 count spurs critics toward legal fightThe Trump administration's proposal to exclude some noncitizens from the 2030 census prompts alarm for voting rights groups.CNBC
PoliticsOct 13El-Sayed backs AI kill switch, safety agencyThe Michigan Senate candidate’s calls for more government intervention mirror those of other progressive Democrats.Politico Tech
PoliticsOct 13US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan OmarUS authorities raided the Washington home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged immigration fraud, according to reports. The probe reportedly includes immigration paperwork completed by her late father when she was a child. Omar accused the Trump administration of using government institutions to target political opponents, describing the raid as an act of political intimidation. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson has the latest from Washington.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 13Indian IT Companies Are in Trump’s CrosshairsTop companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant will not be able to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers.The Diplomat
PoliticsOct 13Lessons from New Mexico: Using Public Nuisance Laws to Compel Platform Changes Is WrongWhile Meta’s massive, voluntary multistate settlement has garnered much media attention, an August ruling in New Mexico against the company illustrates the dangers for speech-centric businesses of states using public nuisance laws not only to fund enormous abatement efforts, but to get judges to force companies to make design changes to their speech-based services. The post Lessons from New Mexico: Using Public Nuisance Laws to Compel Platform Changes Is Wrong appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
PoliticsOct 13CEC Gyanesh Kumar has no option but to resign, says Congress leader Gidugu Rudra RajuThe Congress Working Committee member says many NDA parties are unhappy with the BJP and will soon join the INDIA blocThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Official and confirmed: Mamdani promotes a plan to create nearly 4,000 new homes in ManhattanNueva York inició la revisión pública para transformar un edificio municipal de Lower Manhattan.El proyecto prevé unas 1.000 viviendas asequibles, espacios comunitarios y nuevas áreas abiertas.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13Should states force cities to build cheaper houses? Voters here will decideVoters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.NPR News
PoliticsOct 13Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm electionsWith Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it's not a crystal ball.NPR News