Policy & Law

Bill Gates Issues Warning on AI Disruption, Says 'There Is No Plan'

The Microsoft co-founder's 12-page essay warns the transition will be "one of the most turbulent times in human history" without coordinated preparation.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Iowa's Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Says Kamala Harris Should Not Run in 2028

Rob Sand becomes one of the first high-profile Democrats to publicly state that Harris should not seek the presidential nomination again, citing electability concerns.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Jonathan Turley: Social Media Addiction Issues Will Easily Outlast Meta's Multibillion-Dollar Settlement

Legal commentator argues the platform changes required by the settlement may prove insufficient to address underlying addiction concerns.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Justice Thomas Recalls Why He Wasn't Friends With Alito at Yale Law School: 'Clarence, You Were Scary'

In a rare interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, Justice Clarence Thomas shared the humorous exchange he had with Justice Samuel Alito about their lack of friendship during law school.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hegseth Upgrades Abbey Gate Marines' Valor Awards After 5-Year Delay

The Pentagon ceremony on the fifth anniversary of the Kabul airport bombing upgraded awards for three Marines whose original submissions were downgraded, Secretary Hegseth said.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Drag Performer Raises Funds After Being Featured in Republican Attack Ad Against Cognetti

Frank Carey, who performs as 'Chlamydia Berns,' says the NRCC advertisement misrepresents him and his support for transgender people.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. Matt Van Epps Introduces Resolution Marking Abbey Gate Bombing Anniversary, Criticizing Past Afghanistan Withdrawal

The Tennessee Republican and former Army aviator says the 2021 withdrawal was an 'abject failure' that did not have to happen as he pushes for congressional recognition of the attack's fifth anniversary.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Trial With States for up to $17B

The settlement requires changes to Facebook and Instagram platforms and resolves claims that Meta deliberately designed features addictive to young users.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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CIA Director Ratcliffe Covertly Traveled to Moscow on Military Aircraft for High-Level Meetings

The C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft's unusual civilian airport landing sparked attention amid ongoing US-Russia tensions.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hawley Launches Investigation Into Flock Cameras' Massive Surveillance Program

The Missouri Republican is demanding documents from the company by Sept. 8 after citing cases of unauthorized searches and wrongful arrests tied to its network of more than 120,000 cameras.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read