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Congressman Proposes Legislation to Prevent AI-launched Nuclear Weapons

The possibility that an artificial intelligence (AI) system could initiate a nuclear attack on its own has prompted members of the House of Representatives to propose legislation that would secure human control of the United States’ nuclear arsenal. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) has proposed a bipartisan amendment to the defense policy measure for 2024 before…


Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested After Trying to Flee in Patrol Car

CORDELE, Ga.—A sheriff’s deputy in Georgia was shot and killed Wednesday and the suspect tried to flee in the deputy’s patrol car, authorities said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it is investigating the shooting, which left 26-year-old Deputy Tyee Browne dead. The suspect, 25-year-old Croshawn Cross, was charged with murder and other crimes. “A…


Supreme Court Rules Against Norfolk Southern Railway in Pennsylvania Case

In a fractured ruling that may invite a future constitutional challenge, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld by 5–4 a unique Pennsylvania law that requires companies to face litigants in its state courts when they register to do business in the state. Pennsylvania is reportedly the only state with this kind of law. The court vacated…


Is Bidenomics for Real?

What a difference a year makes. In 2020, under former president Donald Trump, inflation in the United States averaged 1.4 percent. One year later, inflation’s annual rate was 8 percent. As of June 2023, it’s hovering around 4 percent. That’s still higher than what the past administration had. Now, President Joe Biden is touting an…


National Teachers Union Recommends Explicit Book ‘Gender Queer’ in Educators’ Reading List

The National Education Association (NEA) is recommending that educators read “Gender Queer,” a controversial memoir in the form of a graphic novel that contains sexually explicit content and discussion of adult topics. “Gender Queer” has attracted mass protests from parents who have demanded its exclusion from public school libraries over its visual depictions of sexual acts…


Trump Aide Faces Charges in Miami Federal Court

Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, is expected in federal court for charges related to the mishandling of classified documents at 10:00 a.m. ET on July 6. (Live coverage of arrivals/departures and exterior stakeout) …


LIVE 10 AM ET: Trump Aide Faces Charges in Miami Federal Court

Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, is expected in federal court for charges related to the mishandling of classified documents at 10:00 a.m. ET on July 6. (Live coverage of arrivals/departures and exterior stakeout) …


LIVE NOW: Trump Aide Faces Charges in Miami Federal Court

Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, is expected in federal court for charges related to the mishandling of classified documents at 10:00 a.m. ET on July 6. (Live coverage of arrivals/departures and exterior stakeout) …


1 Dead, 2 Injured in Texas Grain Elevator Collapse

One person has died and two others were transported to hospital after two grain elevators collapsed in Tynan, Texas, on July 4, according to officials. The incident occurred on the site of R & R Commodities, just off Highway 359 between Mathis and Skidmore in Bee County on Tuesday night, according to KIII-TV. Two of the grain…


Supreme Court Rules for Christian Bakers in First Amendment Case

The Supreme Court ruled on June 30 in favor of Christian bakers who said Oregon’s law requiring them to make cakes to celebrate same-sex weddings infringed on their constitutional rights. The decision came hours after the nation’s highest court issued a landmark 6–3 ruling in favor of Christian website designer Lorie Smith of 303 Creative who…