The Web of Tech Power Fighting to Shape the Future of AI Policy

A new power center built around the fight over artificial intelligence is taking shape in Washington. It involves the world’s wealthiest companies, an army of lobbyists, and hundreds of millions of dollars to set the rules that will determine who builds, controls, and profits from AI.

Has the Major Questions Doctrine Given Judges Too Much Power?

This video explains the Major Questions Doctrine and how the Supreme Court has used it to curb major agency actions by requiring clear approval from Congress for policies with significant economic or political impact.

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US Fires on Iran Targets as Trump Demands Deal From Tehran

The US struck military targets in Iran after the country fired on three Navy destroyers sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, an escalation that threatened to fracture a fragile ceasefire and reignite hostilities even as the two sides say they’re discussing an end to the war.

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BGOV OnPoint: Prediction Markets Draw Washington’s Scrutiny

Online prediction markets’ skyrocketing popularity has led to scrutiny of potential insider trading, early moves from regulators and industry to establish guardrails, and now debates on Capitol Hill.

BGOV OnPoint: GOP Rushes for New Maps After Voting Rights Ruling

Republican state lawmakers are rushing to eliminate Democratic districts from their voting maps after the Supreme Court restricted use of the Voting Rights Act to create majority-minority districts.

BGOV OnPoint: States End Sessions With Tax, Other New Laws

State tax frameworks, immigration, firearms, and emerging commercial areas — such as prediction markets and cannabis — were common themes among the second group of states to wrap up their legislative sessions this year.

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Hochul Strikes Deal to Water Down NY State Climate Law (1)

A tentative state budget deal in New York includes an agreement with lawmakers to soften a landmark climate law that had called for steep and immediate cuts to planet-warming emissions, Governor Kathy Hochul’s office said on Thursday.