AI Political Ad Uses Real Remarks but Leaves Out Important Context
A Texas political ad uses an AI version of candidate James Talarico to repeat real remarks, but several excerpts omit context that changes how viewers may understand them.
Federal Grant Cuts and Freezes Reach Every State, New Analysis Finds
A new analysis estimates that up to $177 billion in federal grants has been cut or frozen, affecting programs in every state and Washington, D.C.
House Votes to End Unauthorized U.S. Military Operations Against Iran
The House approved a war-powers resolution seeking to end military operations against Iran without congressional authorization. The vote does not immediately end the conflict.
New Campaign Targets Black, Rural and Young Voters Before Midterms
The Congressional Black Caucus Institute has launched a multimillion-dollar effort to increase participation among Black, rural and younger voters.
Senate Blocks Major Cryptocurrency Bill, Leaving Rules Unsettled
The Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, leaving major questions about cryptocurrency oversight unresolved.
Supreme Court Rejects Mail-Ballot Restrictions Before Midterms
States can continue using their existing mail-voting systems after the Supreme Court rejected new federal restrictions.
EPA Moves to End Federal Carbon Limits for Power Plants
The EPA is rolling back federal limits on carbon pollution from power plants, opening a new legal and political fight.
Crypto Bill Advances With Unresolved Questions About Presidential Ethics
Negotiators say President Trump accepted several ethics provisions, but lawmakers remain divided over whether they adequately address conflicts of interest.
Second Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Mail-Ballot Restrictions
The proposed Postal Service requirements remain frozen while the Supreme Court considers a related request from the administration.
Federal Judge Rules Plan to Cut FEMA Workforce in Half Was Unlawful
A federal judge found that DHS acted unlawfully when it directed FEMA to reduce its workforce by 50 percent.