Policy & Law — Archive
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Crockett Enters Chris Brown and Usher Into Congressional Record During Concert Appearance
The Texas Democrat's decision to honor Chris Brown, who pleaded guilty to assaulting Rihanna in 2009, sparked online criticism regarding domestic violence history.
Sen. Gallego Criticizes AI Leaders’ Call for Regulation Slowdown as ‘Frankenstein’ Narrative
The Arizona senator argues that pausing development ignores existing societal harms, contrasting with industry calls for moratoriums on frontier model training.
Op-Ed Argues Data Center Panic Is Overblown Amid Infrastructure Debate
A recent analysis in The Hill contends that community concerns over AI data centers' energy and water usage are exaggerated, contrasting with local pushback from residents.
Obama Urges Jeffries to Make AI Oversight Central to Democratic Agenda
Former President emphasizes need for public framework on AI risks, contrasting with Trump's focus on winning global race against China.
Johnson Advocates Caution on AI Regulation: 'We Don't Need Everybody to Panic'
The House Speaker argues that premature legislative action could hinder American innovation while critics warn of unchecked risks in generative AI systems.
Major Cities Lose 7 P.M. Sunsets as Senate Weighs Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago will see their final sunsets after 7 p.m. this week unless the Sunshine Protection Act passes before November.
NASA Proposes Zero-Tax Strategy to Replace International Space Station
A new policy framework suggests offering tax exemptions to commercial entities in low-Earth orbit to incentivize the development of a private successor to the ISS.
One Year Later: Debate Over Charlie Kirk’s Influence on Black America Continues
As Turning Point USA marks the anniversary of Kirk’s passing, commentators diverge on whether his message empowered or alienated Black conservative voters.
Irish, Scots and Welsh Leaders Meet to Plan Breakup of United Kingdom
The unprecedented summit brings together the heads of the three Celtic nations to discuss constitutional separation from England.
Anthropic CEO Responds to Amodei: 'Nobody Is Stopping You' in AI Frontier Debate
Amodei argues that market leaders Anthropic and OpenAI hold a duopoly on frontier intelligence and face no regulatory barriers to pacing AI development.