When it comes to artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump’s second administration has taken a decidedly antiregulatory stance — until this month. One of Trump’s first moves in his second term was to ditch the modest AI safety guidelines issued by his predecessor, Joe Biden. After Congress over the summer overwhelmingly rejected a… Continue reading
Courts Klaus Marre 06/29/26 (whowhatwhy.org) The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Mississippi law that allows properly postmarked ballots received up to five days after Election Day to still be counted. Donald Trump didn’t take the news well. Donald Trump reacted to a rare Supreme Court loss on Monday with a… Continue reading
by Randy Shaw on June 29, 2026 (BeyondChron.org) Mayors Don’t Tell Full Story Last week, New York City voters turned the city into Mamdani Land. Longtime incumbent Democrats were defeated by more progressive challengers. The huge DSA-backed election wins offered a sharp contrast with San Francisco, where the left is faltering politically. But… Continue reading
Demonstrators rally in support of birthright citizenship outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images) “Birthright citizenship is protected today. But the workers whose children depend on it still face deportation, worksite raids, and an administration that has made… Continue reading
Why would the former Democratic presidential nominee endorse one of Trump’s more grotesque ventures? by Robert Kuttner June 30, 2026 (Prospect.org) On Saturday, The Guardian published a leaked draft memo that would give Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” and its contractors in Gaza blanket legal immunity from any charges of wrongdoing. The draft language… Continue reading
