Policy & Law

World's Best Deepfake Expert Says AI Has Outpaced His Ability to Detect Manipulated Videos

UC Berkeley professor Hany Farid warns that rapid advances in artificial intelligence have rendered traditional digital forensics methods largely obsolete, with deepfake files surging from 500,000 to 8 million between 2023 and 2025.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Cornyn Non-Committal on Blanche's Confirmation as Attorney General After Meeting

The Texas Republican described his Tuesday interview with the acting AG as positive but said he will wait until after a committee hearing to decide.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

400 Drones Display FIFA Match Score in Seattle Sky, Marking First-Ever Aerial Sports Scoreboard

The synchronized drone show displayed Egypt's 2-1 victory over Belgium during a World Cup qualifier, raising questions about airspace regulations for commercial entertainment displays.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hot Mics Capture World Leaders' Casual Exchanges Between G7 Summit Discussions

Microphones at the Evian-les-Bains summit caught leaders discussing sports, smoking cessation, and a cryptic reference to Greenland amid formal talks on war and trade.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Vance Prepares for 'The View' Appearance, First Republican VP to Sit With Daytime Talk Show Panel

The vice president will discuss his new book and the Iran peace agreement with all six co-hosts, including longtime critics Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

What to Watch in Midterm Primaries and Runoffs in Alabama, Georgia, D.C. and More

Trump endorsements face tests worth up to $100 million as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries Tuesday.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Conservative Group Targeted in SPLC-Inspired Terror Attack Demands Restitution After DOJ Indictment

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins says the organization has spent $8 million on enhanced security since a 2012 shooting by a man who told investigators he used the SPLC's website to select targets.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Haitian National's $58M Healthcare Fraud Case Draws Congressional Scrutiny to 340B Drug Program

Prosecutors say Jean Jethro Alexandre exploited a federal drug discount program designed for safety-net providers, prompting renewed calls from Republican lawmakers for stronger oversight.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Start-Up Cursor for $60 Billion Days After IPO

The deal makes Elon Musk—now the world's first trillionaire—the dominant force in both aerospace and AI, raising new questions about tech consolidation.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Right Wrestles With Trump-ification of 250th Independence Day Celebrations

President Trump's announcement of a personal rally on the National Mall and controversy at a White House UFC event have sparked criticism from some conservative voices as patriotic festivities approach.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read