Politics & Policy
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Meta's ongoing struggles with child safety online have ignited fresh scrutiny from European regulators, highlighting a broader tension between tech companies and government oversight in protecting vulnerable users. Meanwhile, political dynamics in the U.S. are heating up, with California's gubernatorial candidates grappling for visibility amidst a crowded field, while House Democrats push back against perceived economic threats from China. On the international stage, King Charles III's diplomatic charm at a state dinner with Trump underscores the delicate balance of maintaining strong U.S.-U.K. relations, even as subtle political undercurrents challenge the façade of camaraderie.
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Raising America: Roblox at center of lawsuit controversy over child safety on platformsRoblox is introducing new safety features for underage users following a $12 million settlement with Nevada amid ongoing investigations into child safety on its platform across multiple states.
Supreme Court hacker sentenced to year of probationA Tennessee man received a one-year probation sentence for hacking into the Supreme Court's electronic filing system over two dozen times, as well as accessing accounts at AmeriCorps and the Veterans Administration Health System.
Boebert responds to Chapelle's claim she 'weaponized' transgender jokesRep. Lauren Boebert rebukes Dave Chapelle's assertion that she has 'weaponized' his transgender jokes, suggesting instead that Chapelle has intensified his stance on the issue, while also making controversial remarks about transgender identity.
What will it take to bring back US naval production?The U.S. Navy faces a significant decline in its fleet size due to years of budget shortfalls, but the proposed fiscal 2027 budget aims to reverse this trend by adding 18 new battle force ships.
Trump revels in Tucker Carlson's 'freefall' in GOP opinion pollingTrump took to Truth Social to boast about surpassing Tucker Carlson in GOP favorability ratings, following a CNN report on a UMass Lowell poll showing only 31% of Republicans view Carlson favorably.
Texas Democrat James Talarico Is Out-Raising His G.O.P. OpponentsJames Talarico, the Democratic nominee, is significantly out-raising his Republican opponents, Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who are preoccupied with their own intra-party competition.
Why is the Trump administration continuing Biden’s abortion policies?The Trump administration's continuation of Biden's abortion policies raises questions about the potential alienation of its core supporters and the implications for its foundational principles.
Post-Trump laws will have to prevent abuses of power and personal enrichmentThe Trump presidency has underscored the necessity for reforms to curb executive branch abuses and personal enrichment, advocating for measures such as barring presidents from owning public companies and mandating tax return disclosures.
Redistricting fight heads to grand finale in Virginia, FloridaThe redistricting battle in Virginia and Florida is reaching its climax as both states finalize their electoral maps ahead of the midterm elections, highlighting the competitive race for congressional seats.