President Trump is closely working with top Silicon Valley tech investors and experts to shape his AI policy. This group, linked to the "All-In" podcast, advises Trump to speed up AI development, reduce regulations, and focus on competing with China rather than worrying about AI risks.
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President Trump's AI policy focuses on moving quickly and cutting rules that could slow innovation.
David Sacks, a co-host of the "All-In" podcast, was Trump's AI adviser and continues to influence policy.
The White House considered a 90-day review of new AI models but shortened it after pressure from tech leaders.
The "All-In" podcast hosts, including investors and tech CEOs like Marc Andreessen and Mark Zuckerberg, are on Trump's science council.
Chamath Palihapitiya, another podcast co-host, might become the new AI czar, a position Trump recently announced.
The "All-In" network supports Trump's AI goals and political efforts to oppose stricter AI rules.
Trump dismisses fears about AI causing major problems, calling them exaggerated.
Critics warn that AI safety concerns may become a political issue tied to support or opposition to Trump.
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Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted has called for a quick end to the Iran war as gas prices in Ohio rise to about $4.48 per gallon. Husted’s position differs from President Donald Trump’s, reflecting pressure on Republicans in Midwestern states where fuel costs are a big concern before upcoming Senate elections.
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Jon Husted wants the Iran war to end quickly to help lower gas prices in Ohio.
Ohio’s average regular gas price reached about $4.48 per gallon in late September 2025.
Husted was appointed to the Senate in January 2025 after JD Vance became Vice President.
Husted faces a competitive Senate race against Democrat Sherrod Brown, who currently leads in polls.
Other Republican candidates, like Ashley Hinson in Iowa and Mike Rogers in Michigan, have also called for ending the Iran war.
Senator Dan Sullivan proposed a temporary stop to U.S. diesel exports to lower fuel costs while the Iran conflict continues.
Fuel price rises have hurt Ohio drivers, farmers, and businesses, increasing the political stakes in Midwestern states.
Husted suggests suspending Ohio’s gasoline tax temporarily to provide relief.
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The fight over Missouri’s congressional district map returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time. The new map, supported by President Trump, aims to help Republicans win an extra House seat, but courts have blocked its use because voters must approve it first.
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Missouri’s new congressional map was designed to help Republicans gain one more House seat.
The U.S. Supreme Court has twice blocked the new map from being used in the upcoming election.
A federal appeals court recently ordered a temporary return to the new GOP-friendly map despite the Supreme Court’s earlier block.
Missouri’s Supreme Court ruled the new map cannot be used without voter approval in a statewide vote.
Absentee voting in Missouri is already happening using the old districts from the 2022 map.
The new map changes a district around Kansas City, held by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
Missouri’s redistricting has been one of the longest and most complicated among states wanting to change House districts recently.
President Trump encouraged Republican-led states to redraw districts mid-decade to gain election advantages.
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Trump TV is a new 24-hour YouTube channel run by the White House to share President Donald Trump’s major moments and speeches. Instead of live news or detailed reporting, it shows a mix of old and new videos without clear context or commentary.
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Trump TV streams videos related to President Trump and his administration all day on YouTube.
The channel shows a mix of live, recorded, and promotional videos but does not have anchors or reporters.
Some videos shown are months old with little information on why they were chosen.
The channel aims to highlight "biggest moments" and "greatest hits" from the administration.
The broadcast includes speeches, policy events, and informal appearances by Trump and officials.
Viewers often need to search elsewhere to fully understand the videos shown on Trump TV.
The channel was created amid conflicts between the Trump administration and some news organizations.
Some news outlets were barred from White House events, leading to lawsuits and suspended television coverage.
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A survey of over 23,000 Americans shows that most people think the rule of law in the U.S. is weaker now than in 2016, when President Donald Trump was first elected. Many respondents also expressed low trust in political leaders being held accountable and showed concern about the state of democracy.
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78% of Americans agree that government officials must always follow laws and the Constitution.
Only 28% trust that political leaders will be held accountable if they break the law.
56% say the rule of law is weaker now than in 2016; just 14% say it is stronger.
Older Republicans (age 65+) have become more skeptical of election officials, with 42% suspecting improper actions when results are surprising.
The top suggested way to improve democracy is voting out current office holders (17%).
27% of people get involved in causes because they feel important rights or freedoms are under threat.
Two-thirds of Americans still say democracy is the best form of government, but many feel it is doing poorly, especially Republican voters.
People tend to have more confidence in democracy at the local level than at the national level.
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Senator Chuck Grassley has asked President Donald Trump to temporarily stop exporting diesel to lower high prices in the United States. However, experts warn that stopping diesel exports could reduce refinery production and raise prices for gasoline and jet fuel instead of lowering diesel prices everywhere.
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Senator Chuck Grassley suggested a diesel export ban to President Donald Trump, recalling a similar move by President Nixon on soybeans.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have reached a record average of $6.53 per gallon, up from $3.69 a year ago.
The rise in diesel prices is mainly due to conflicts involving Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.
The U.S. produces more diesel than it consumes, with most of the extra diesel coming from Gulf Coast refineries.
An export ban could cause refiners to reduce the amount of fuel they produce, leading to less gasoline and jet fuel available.
Experts say demand limits and infrastructure issues make it hard to send Gulf Coast diesel to other regions in the U.S.
Refineries operate near full capacity, and cutting exports may not lower prices for all Americans.
Russia, normally the second-largest diesel exporter, has already stopped diesel exports.
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A new poll shows that more people plan to vote for Democrats than Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. President Donald Trump's strategy to focus the elections on his presidency is not increasing support for his party.
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The poll was conducted by PBS News, NPR, and Marist.
53% of registered voters say they would vote for Democratic candidates today.
41% of registered voters say they would vote for Republican candidates.
Independents, an important group in elections, prefer Democrats by 25 points.
President Donald Trump is trying to make the midterms about his presidency.
This strategy appears to be hurting Republican chances rather than helping.
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A new poll shows that most voters trust local election officials but are unsure about the security of mail-in voting. President Donald Trump's claims that mail-in ballots cause fraud mostly influence his core supporters and do not change the views of most other voters.
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The poll was conducted by PBS News, NPR, and Marist.
Most voters trust local election officials to run elections fairly.
Many voters have doubts about mail-in ballot security.
President Donald Trump says mail-in ballots cause fraud.
His claim mainly persuades only his loyal supporters.
The poll was done before the upcoming midterm elections.
The majority of voters outside Trump’s supporters are not convinced by his claims.
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A father and son from North Carolina saved a man trapped in a burning car near Fort Montgomery, New York, and received the Carnegie medal for heroism. The man inside the vehicle was injured but survived, and neither rescuer was hurt despite dangerous electric wires nearby.
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Larry Pickett Sr and his son Larry Pickett Jr rescued a man named David Denton from a crashed SUV on August 31, 2025.
Denton was semi-conscious and trapped after his vehicle hit a power pole which caused live electrical wires to fall.
The Picketts removed Denton from the burning car before it was engulfed in flames.
Rescuers avoided electrocution even though the car and area were likely electrified due to downed power lines.
The rescue was recorded on video and shared widely on social media.
Denton had minor injuries and recovered after hospital treatment.
Larry Pickett Jr is a football player at the U.S. Army Academy.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded Pickett Sr its highest civilian heroism honor for the rescue.
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A new survey shows that most Americans think the country is going in the wrong direction. More people said they would vote for a Democrat than a Republican in the 2026 midterm elections.
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The survey was done by Cygnal for the Bipartisan Policy Center Action and American Policy Ventures.
Majority of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track.
More voters would prefer a Democratic candidate over a Republican in 2026.
The survey reflects current voter opinions about national direction and upcoming elections.
The poll highlights challenges for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
It indicates possible advantages for Democrats in the next congressional elections.
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Voters across the U.S. are increasingly opposing the construction of large data centers, which is affecting key Senate races. This backlash against data centers could influence which party controls Congress during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Many voters from both parties oppose building data centers at a large scale near their communities.
Recent polls show Democrats have a slight advantage on trust in handling data center issues, but opinions on artificial intelligence are more mixed.
About 64% of people surveyed are against rapid data center construction.
Candidates in tight Senate races are changing their positions to appear more skeptical of data center projects.
Local concerns include the impact on electricity supply, water use, and community effects.
States with many proposed data centers, like Texas and Maine, have key Senate races that could be affected.
Some candidates are linking their rivals to data center industry funding as a campaign issue.
The debate around data centers is becoming a significant factor alongside other issues like immigration and the economy.
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The article compares President Donald Trump's recent promise of a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to voters if Republicans control Congress with past political practices of offering benefits for votes. It explains that giving voters material benefits in exchange for political support has a long history in the U.S., often done through programs like stimulus checks, and this practice is sometimes called “honest graft.”
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In 2014, Jonathan Rauch argued that some legal forms of political favors, like earmarks and patronage, helped government work.
President Trump promised voters $5,000 if Republicans win and keep control of Congress, calling it a “Trump Dividend.”
Many people criticized Trump's promise as a bribe and illegal.
In January 2021, Georgia Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock said electing them would bring stimulus money to voters.
After their win, Ossoff and Warnock helped pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which included $1,400 stimulus checks.
President Trump also supported $2,000 stimulus checks earlier.
The article argues that giving voters benefits in exchange for political support has always been part of democracy but should be done transparently and fairly.
The term “honest graft” refers to politicians legally using their position to benefit supporters.
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Jon Ossoff is a U.S. Senator from Georgia known for his campaign against government corruption and his appeal to voters who want change. He has raised significant campaign funds without taking money from corporate political groups and currently leads his Republican challenger in polls.
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Jon Ossoff is a Democratic Senator from Georgia.
He focuses on fighting government corruption.
Ossoff raised about $81 million this election cycle.
He does not accept donations from corporate political action committees (PACs) or federal lobbyists.
Ossoff currently leads his Republican opponent, Mike Collins, by 8 points in the polls.
Supporters value his honest approach and detailed speeches criticizing President Trump’s ethics.
Ossoff has been compared to popular Democrats who aim to reform politics.
He has not confirmed if he will run for president in 2028.
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President Donald Trump plans to build a rooftop drone port on the new White House ballroom, intended to help defend the area with armed drones and troops. However, the U.S. Secret Service already operates a separate drone port nearby using unarmed surveillance drones for security purposes.
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President Trump wants a drone port on the new White House ballroom roof, featuring armed drones and troops.
The U.S. Secret Service already runs a drone port close to the White House, using small, unarmed drones for surveillance.
The Secret Service drones act as flying cameras, helping officers monitor threats around the White House area.
These drones use AI technology to avoid obstacles and track targets.
The existing Secret Service drone port was not publicly known before this report.
Trump says the drone port was requested by military officials to increase drone capacity.
The White House and Secret Service have not shared detailed information about the types of drones that will be used on the ballroom roof.
Experts say real security drones are more likely to perform monitoring and perimeter sweeps than aggressive attacks.
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President Donald Trump has banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from certain White House media events. This ban has led many U.S. news organizations, usually competitors, to show support for each other. The coverage of the White House is changing as President Trump attends the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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President Donald Trump banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from some White House media access.
U.S. news outlets responded by showing solidarity despite normally competing against each other.
The media ban affects how the White House is reported on.
President Trump is in New York for the UN General Assembly during this media conflict.
The situation highlights tensions between the Trump administration and parts of the media.
This event has caught the attention of journalists and news organizations across the country.
The ban resulted in some U.S. news outlets boycotting President Trump’s events.
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The FBI is investigating a possible cyber attack on its main job application website, FBIjobs.gov. The agency is trying to understand how much data might have been taken and who could be affected.
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The FBI's main job application site, FBIjobs.gov, may have been hacked.
The site has been used since 2017 for applying to FBI jobs like agent and support roles.
The FBI is still checking what information might have been accessed or stolen.
It is not clear how many people’s data might be involved.
A hacking group claimed responsibility, but this has not been confirmed.
The FBI confirmed it is investigating unauthorized activity on the website.
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There is a growing debate in the U.S. about making daylight saving time (DST) permanent, which means not changing clocks twice a year. President Donald Trump supports this idea, but several groups including sleep doctors, lawmakers, religious groups, and safety advocates oppose it, mainly because permanent DST can cause dark mornings in winter and affect health and safety.
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President Donald Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent to stop changing clocks twice a year.
Many Americans support permanent DST because it can boost the economy and improve public safety.
Sleep experts warn that permanent DST shifts daylight later in the day, causing people to miss morning sunlight important for healthy sleep.
Some parts of the country could see sunrise after 9 a.m. in winter, meaning people would start school or work in darkness.
Lawmakers from northern states oppose permanent DST due to safety concerns about children waiting for school buses in dark mornings.
Orthodox Jewish groups worry permanent DST would disrupt religious and work schedules, making it hard to follow their routines.
A competing bill suggests keeping permanent standard time, meaning no clock changes but staying on the original time year-round for better health alignment.
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A new NHS policy to quickly remove inactive patients from GP (doctor) lists in England is causing some poor and vulnerable people to lose access to healthcare by mistake. The quicker three-month removal rule replaced the old six-month rule, leading to many patients being wrongly taken off lists, which disrupts their treatment and reduces funding for GP practices.
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NHS England changed the rule in October 2025, shortening the time patients have to respond before being removed from GP lists from six months to three months.
Between October 2025 and July 2026, GP lists in England shrank by 483,019 patients, with the poorest areas losing about 138,400 patients.
Doctors say the faster removal process is mistakenly taking off many people who still need care, especially from deprived areas.
Being removed from a GP list can cause patients to lose access to prescriptions and healthcare treatments.
GP practices lose income when patients are removed wrongly, which affects their ability to cover costs.
Some GP practices reported financial losses of tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of pounds due to the policy.
The British Medical Association calls for NHS England to pause the policy, saying it is too harsh and flawed.
NHS England says it has checks to protect vulnerable patients and that the process helps keep patient records accurate and funds properly allocated.
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The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) is an agreement where some U.S. states agree to give their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote, rather than the candidate who wins in their own state. This compact could change how presidents are elected without a constitutional amendment and may start working if states controlling at least 270 electoral votes join.
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The NPVIC is a deal among states to award electoral votes based on the national popular vote winner.
So far, 18 states plus Washington, D.C., totaling 222 electoral votes, have joined the compact.
The compact requires states controlling at least 270 electoral votes to take effect.
States targeted to join next include Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
The compact could start affecting presidential elections immediately once the 270 electoral vote threshold is reached.
This change does not need a constitutional amendment or a public vote to take effect.
The compact may change campaigning by focusing on big cities rather than smaller, rural states.
The U.S. Constitution currently uses the Electoral College, which balances votes among states rather than using purely national popular votes.
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President Donald Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a court to overturn a nearly 50-year-old rule that protects journalists’ access to White House press passes. The DOJ said the rule is wrong and that the President has a strong reason to control which journalists can get access to protect national security.
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The rule in question comes from a 1977 court case called Sherrill v. Knight.
The rule requires the government to explain why a journalist is denied a White House press pass and give them a chance to respond.
The Trump administration’s DOJ says this rule should be overruled.
They argue the President has a “compelling interest” in controlling press access to protect national security and ensure real journalists get passes.
Recently, President Trump banned CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House access.
Those banned news outlets have filed a lawsuit claiming their First Amendment rights were violated.
President Trump has criticized those news organizations for spreading false information and started his own news channel called “Trump TV: The Essentials Station.”
The legal fight over press access at the White House is ongoing.
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