Supreme Court Pushes for Funding Boost to Expand Protection for Justices and Defend Against Cyber Threats
The U.S. Supreme Court is asking Congress for a significant funding increase aimed at strengthening both physical security and cybersecurity, reflecting growing concern about threats facing the justices, their families and the court itself. The court is seeking an additional $25.4 million as part of the federal judiciary’s broader $9.7 billion budget request for fiscal […]
U.S. Researchers Turn to Hybrid and GMO Wheat to Revive Farm Profits
U.S. researchers and seed companies are betting that new wheat technology could help revive one of America’s most pressured farm sectors. Apparently, scientists are developing both hybrid wheat and genetically modified wheat in hopes of raising yields, improving drought tolerance and making the crop more profitable for farmers who have increasingly shifted toward corn and […]
Pentagon Imposes New Press Restrictions After Court Blocks Earlier Media Policy
The Pentagon has announced a new set of restrictions on journalists working at the Defense Department, triggering a fresh clash over press freedom and government transparency. The move came just days after a federal judge blocked an earlier Pentagon media policy that critics said unlawfully threatened reporters and gave officials too much power to punish […]
Trump Picks Zuckerberg, Ellison and Huang for New White House Science and Tech Council
President Donald Trump has named several of the most influential figures in the technology industry to a newly structured White House science and technology council, signaling how central artificial intelligence and innovation policy have become to his administration’s agenda. The first group of appointments includes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison and […]
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Push Pause on AI Data Center Expansion as Energy Fears Grow
A new bill introduced in Washington by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seeks to temporarily stop the construction of new AI-focused data centers across the United States until stronger national protections are established. The proposal reflects rising concern among progressive lawmakers about the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and the pressure it […]
Missouri Court Upholds Trump-Backed GOP Map to Flip a Kansas City Seat
Missouri’s highest court has upheld a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan passed by the state’s Republican-led legislature at President Donald Trump’s urging, a ruling that keeps the new map in place as candidates prepare for the 2026 elections. The decision is politically significant because Trump and Missouri Republicans view the map as a way to protect […]
Powell Cites Volcker’s “Willingness to Resist” as He Defends the Fed’s Independence Under Pressure
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used a public tribute to former Fed Chair Paul Volcker to underline a message with clear relevance to today’s politics: central bankers sometimes have to resist pressure and make unpopular choices to protect long-run economic stability. Powell delivered the remarks while accepting the Paul A. Volcker Public Integrity Award, praising […]
White House Installs The “Monument War” Christopher Columbus Statue
The White House has installed a statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds, a move that reflects President Donald Trump’s broader campaign to reshape how U.S. history is presented in public spaces. The statue is positioned on the north side of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, placing it within the highly symbolic landscape surrounding the […]
High Court Weighs Legality of Metering Policy For Turning Asylum Seekers Away
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over whether President Donald Trump has the legal authority to limit asylum processing at official ports of entry through a policy known as “metering.” This allows U.S. border officials to turn away asylum seekers—sometimes temporarily—when they say they lack the capacity (space, staff, or resources) to […]
Xiaomi quarterly profit slumps despite annual EV gains
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi announced a dip in quarterly profit on Tuesday after slower smartphone sales, while electric vehicles drove a modest surge in annual revenue. The Beijing-based firm, one of the world’s largest smartphone makers, has expanded rapidly since its launch in 2011 to produce home appliances and electric vehicles and is now eyeing […]
