Washington D.C. voters are participating in primary elections for mayor and congressional delegate. The races are marked by significant changes under the Trump administration, with candidates focusing on issues of autonomy, affordability, and public safety.
Jim Marchant, a vocal proponent of election conspiracy theories, secured the Republican nomination for Nevada Secretary of State. He will face incumbent Democrat Cisco Aguilar in November, overseeing elections in a key battleground state.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Stanford commencement speech was disrupted by approximately 200 graduating students who walked out and booed, protesting Google's defense ties, including Project Nimbus with the Israeli military and its relationship with ICE.
Georgia's Republican primary runoff highlights deep party divisions, with endorsements from Trump and Kemp split across key races. Internal conflicts and unusual alliances are testing the party's unity ahead of the general election.
President Trump marked his 80th birthday with an announcement of an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House South Lawn. The event, attended by top officials and international guests, featured multiple fights, including a main event where Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria.
Oklahoma's Tuesday primary elections feature open races for U.S. Senate and governor, testing Donald Trump's influence in the deeply conservative state ahead of the November midterms. Trump's endorsement of Rep. Kevin Hern in the Senate race and his late backing of Mike Mazzei for governor highlight his role as party kingmaker.
Big Tech's push for federal AI preemption legislation is complicated by a child safety bill (KOSA). Reports suggest the White House may back Sen. Blackburn's version, bypassing House Republicans and sparking confusion among stakeholders about which child safety provisions will be included.
Multiple countries are implementing or considering bans on social media for children and teens to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues. Australia led with a ban for under-16s, followed by announcements from the UK, Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for children under 16, including platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to protect mental health and restore childhoods. The ban, expected by next spring, is stricter than measures in other countries, with limitations also placed on AI companion chatbots.
Democratic senators and two House committees are demanding the National Science Foundation reverse its plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network. Lawmakers accuse the agency of illegal action and wasting taxpayer money, citing a lack of consultation and potential threats to coastal safety and climate research.
Adam Castillo, former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, was detained in Yangon. The organization is investigating suspicious financial transactions by ex-board members, including a $300,000 contract signed outside AMCHAM's accounts.
Todd Lyons, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been hired by defense contractor Navigators Security and Defense. He will focus on U.S. homeland defense strategy, interagency operations, and international security.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, targeting apps like TikTok and Snapchat to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. The ban, expected early next year, aims to follow Australia's model with potential fines for non-compliant platforms, though it faces mixed reactions and potential US opposition.
Political campaigns are increasingly partnering with online influencers to reach voters, but the strategy yields mixed results. While some candidates see success in engagement and fundraising, others fail to translate online popularity into electoral victories, raising questions about the true political power of internet stars.
Political campaigns are increasingly partnering with online influencers to reach voters, but the strategy yields mixed results. While some candidates see engagement spikes, others fail to translate online popularity into election wins, raising questions about cost-benefit and influencer baggage.
A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll reveals that many Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have faced disruptions from heightened immigration policies under the Trump administration. Most now believe the U.S. is no longer a land of opportunity for immigrants, with nearly half reporting personal or known experiences of detention, deportation, or altered routines due to immigration status.
A 900-pound time capsule, mandated by a 2016 law, has been sealed for the America250 commission. Designed to withstand water and buried 10 feet deep in Philadelphia, it contains contributions from all US states, territories, and federal branches, reflecting diverse historical and future-looking items.
Rep. Mike Collins celebrated Donald Trump's endorsement in Georgia's Republican U.S. Senate runoff, dismissing concerns about the former president's backing. Trump praised Collins for his loyalty, while criticizing challenger Derek Dooley for not supporting Trump's false claims about the 2020 election. The race is a key contest for the November midterm elections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at reshaping how American history is taught. The order sought to remove content that "inappropriately disparages Americans." This follows the removal of an exhibit on enslaved African-Americans at George Washington's first executive mansion in Philadelphia, sparking legal battles and calls for its full restoration.
