{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story States race forward on education AI regulations State lawmakers gave AI in education a lot of attention in last year’s legislative session with more than 50 bills proposed, and schools have wasted no time in trying to teach students about the latest updates and protect their privacy. © Chip...

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Vance announces price floor effort for minerals The Trump administration on Wednesday pushed for an international trade system involving price floors for minerals during a summit it held with representatives from multiple nations. © AP Photo/Kevin Wolf Vice President J.D. Vance announced the price floor initiative...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirms a "prolific leaker" has been identified and will be referred to the DOJ to protect law enforcement operations.

House Republicans passed a bill to stop Washington, D.C., from blocking key parts of President Trump’s tax law, including provisions eliminating taxes on tipped and overtime wages.

Department of Homeland Security announces arrests of over 4,000 illegal immigrants, including murderers, pedophiles and rapists in Minnesota enforcement operation.

The New START treaty expires, ending nuclear arms limits between the U.S. and Russia for the first time in more than 50 years. There are no inspections and no caps on arsenals.

Some Senate Republicans are mulling the standing filibuster to pass voter ID requirements, a move that could paralyze the upper chamber for months.

Outdated systems make childcare fraud harder to detect, and states need modernized platforms to spot suspicious billing and attendance patterns, an expert says.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Democrats of redefining "compassion" during an Arizona border visit Wednesday, criticizing immigration policies.