U.S. Regulator Orders Tesla to Explain How Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Was Certified
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to explain how its steering-wheel-free Cybercab was self-certified as complying with federal vehicle safety standards.
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Republican Thomas Massie Files Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth Over Iran War
Republican Representative Thomas Massie has filed privileged articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over U.S. hostilities against Iran without congressional approval.
Senate Blocks $2.3tn Crypto Regulation Bill Over Trump Financial Interests
The U.S. Senate has blocked the CLARITY Act 49-50 amid a dispute over ethics safeguards addressing President Donald Trump’s financial interests in cryptocurrency.
Trump Says $257m Kennedy Center Renovation Will Not Proceed if Courts Block His Name
Donald Trump says the Kennedy Center’s $257 million renovation will not proceed if courts ultimately block efforts to add his name to the national memorial.
OpenAI Backs U.S. Legislation Targeting AI Biological-Weapon Risks
OpenAI is endorsing bipartisan U.S. biosecurity legislation and supporting independent safety evaluation requirements for leading AI developers.
OpenAI and Anthropic Discuss School AI Privacy Standards After Microsoft Signs Binding Safeguards
OpenAI and Anthropic are discussing school AI privacy agreements after Microsoft signed legally enforceable safeguards restricting the use of student and educator data.
Democrats Open Seven-Point Congressional Lead as 63% Reject Trump’s $5,000 Promise
A Reuters/Ipsos poll gives Democrats a 44%-37% congressional lead as 63% disapprove of Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment and Democrats edge ahead on the economy.
Federal Watchdog Finds Detainees Held in 18-Square-Foot Cages at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
A DHS watchdog says 79 detainees at Florida’s now-closed Alligator Alcatraz facility were placed in metal enclosures measuring about 18 square feet.
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon Find Common Ground: Restrain AI
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon will appear at the same Washington event calling for stronger AI restrictions, alongside labour and evangelical leaders.
76,000 CBP Users Had Access to One Highly Privileged Account for Seven Years
A DHS watchdog found all 76,000 CBP network users could access a highly privileged service account, a vulnerability that remained in place for about seven years.