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Stanford admits breaking own policy after race-, gender-swapped student photos emerge

Stanford University admitted AI was used to alter a dining hall photo, replacing Billy Ramirez with a Black woman amid Trump administration scrutiny.

China ‘throwing gasoline on the fire’ in AI data centers race, say lawmakers

Jason Smith and John Moolenaar allege the Chinese Communist Party is exploiting tax-exempt nonprofits while "waging an influence campaign" against American AI.

Kamala Harris’ Detroit speech sets internet ablaze as critics zero in on noticeable change: ‘It’s so bad’

Kamala Harris faced accusations of using a fake accent at a Detroit NAACP event, fueling speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.

Trans activists inject themselves with hormones in viral stunt protesting Trump’s DOJ deal with NYU

Video shows transgender activists injecting cross-sex hormones outside NYU Langone Health after the DOJ settlement ended sex change treatments for minors.

FBI investigates after ShinyHunters hackers claim theft of agents’ personal data

ShinyHunters claims it stole personal data of all FBI agents and anyone who has applied for a job with the bureau, including names and addresses.

Apple unveils foldable phone as Ternus takes stage: 5 takeaways

Apple rolled out its next generation of the iPhone, AirPod and Apple Watch, with the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone taking center stage on Wednesday. The "Surprise and Shine” event marked John Ternus’s first public appearance as Apple's new chief executive, offering a glimpse into how the product designer is approaching the next chapter for the...

Watch live: Bush gives remarks to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11

Former President George W. Bush, who was in office on Sept. 11, 2001, will give remarks Wednesday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. In the aftermath of the tragic events, Bush created the Department of Homeland Security in 2002 to tackle future threats. The ex-president will be speaking with his former Secretary...

Lawmakers sound alarm on AI dangers after Anthropic researchers’ warning

Lawmakers from both political parties expressed concern on Wednesday after several current and former researchers at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued stark warnings about this developing technology.  Jacob Coxon, a former researcher for both Anthropic and OpenAI, announced on Wednesday he had resigned from Anthropic and accused both AI firms of “gambling with our...

Trump admits Iran war will not end before midterms

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Iran war not to end before midterms, Trump admits The Iran war is all but likely to drag on through the midterm elections in November, according to President Trump. Annabelle Gordon, CNP, Bloomberg via Getty Images...

Missouri’s chaotic redistricting battle: Where it stands

A showdown over Missouri's congressional map has taken several turns in the last week, as competing court rulings leave lingering questions about which district boundaries should be in effect for the midterms. Under the current rulings, Missouri officials are moving ahead with the GOP's favored 7-1 map that’s set to give the party a pickup opportunity. ...

25 years after 9/11, we’re still fighting the last war

An institution that stops updating its threat model is getting ready for the next threat to take it by surprise.

New Hampshire emerges as potential Senate battleground

In today's issue: ▪ Final major Senate matchup set ▪ GOP midterm convention kicks off ▪ Smithsonian head announces retirement ▪ Countries cut off West Bank settlements New Hampshire is emerging as a key state to watch as the primary season wraps up, with Rep. Chris Pappas clinching the Democratic nod last night to face former Sen. John E....

Flock cameras and TSA searches are making our 4th Amendment a dead letter

The natural right to privacy is a fundamental human right that government needs to respect.

The Memo: Trump’s midterm convention presents GOP candidates with stark dilemma

The Trump-centric Republican midterm convention that kicks off Wednesday in Dallas is putting GOP candidates in a tight spot. On one hand, there are clear arguments in favor of attending the convention and wrapping themselves metaphorically in President Trump’s flag. Most GOP candidates want Trump’s backing and his blessing. He said last week he is...

Conservatives split over Trump plan to pay stay-at-home parents

A new proposal from the White House to expand childcare subsidies to cover stay-at-home parents is dividing conservatives. The idea is not a new one. The rule change the administration is pushing forward that would make married stay-at-home parents eligible for federal funding has been bandied about by think tank scholars and Republicans in Congress. It’s part...

Trump’s escalation of fight with Canada puts GOP Senate candidates in a vice

President Trump's escalation of the trade war with Canada is coming at a bad time for Senate Republican candidates, who are being put in the awkward place of having to defend the administration's economic record while having to push back against Trump's targeting of critical Canadian imports and companies. Trump got pushback from a loyal...

Republicans head to Dallas for first GOP midterm convention: What to know

The Republican National Committee's (RNC) midterm convention kicks off in Dallas on Wednesday, a first-of-its kind event aimed at helping Republicans buck President Trump's low approval numbers and defy historical midterm trends. The two-day event, billed by some as a "Trump-a-palooza," will host dozens of top speakers from the administration and Republican leadership, as well...

Shaheen wins Democratic primary for New Hampshire House seat left open by Pappas

Stefany Shaheen, a health tech entrepreneur and daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), is projected to narrowly defeat state Democratic Party Vice Chair Maura Sullivan in the bitter Democratic primary for outgoing Rep. Chris Pappas’s (D-N.H.) seat with 90% of precincts reporting, according to Decision Desk HQ. Stefany Shaheen and Sullivan, a former top official at...

Charlotte food bank receives 270,000 eggs as part of NC Attorney General’s settlement with producers

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson (D) announced Tuesday that a Charlotte food bank received 270,000 eggs as part of his antitrust settlement with three of the country’s largest egg producers. Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte accepted the donation, after food banks in Raleigh and Winston-Salem received eggs last month. Five more...

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