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Push for AI regulation mounts as talk of AI's "existential" risks go mainstream

Fears of AI "killing all humans" broke into the mainstream discourse last week. But what happens as a result of the debate remains far from clear.

Fortune

Mike Lindell challenges Minnesota GOP primary loss as state Supreme Court rejects recount bid

Mike Lindell, a prominent Trump supporter, is challenging his Republican primary defeat in Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected his request for a broader recount of the gubernatorial primary ballots. Lindell had argued for a more extensive review of ballots cast in both parties. He plans to appeal the ruling…

The Economic Times

Minnesota Supreme Court Kills Lindell Recount: He Asked for Wrong Legal Remedy

Minnesota Supreme Court Lindell recount ruling explained: Chief Justice Hudson denied MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's petition on August 29, ruling he asked for the wrong legal remedy -- Minnesota recounts verify vote totals, not fraud claims; an election contest he never filed covers that. Lisa Demuth remains the GOP nominee…

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Trump-backed Mike Lindell says he’s ready to spend $1M for vote recount despite losing Minnesota gov race by 11 points

Election-denying ‘My Pillow’ founder, who can’t cover court fees in Smartmatic defeat, is trying to self-fund a recount of the Minnesota primary he lost by a wide margin

The Independent UK

Wildland firefighting bill gains steam as smoke reaches Congress

Wildfire smoke drifting into Washington, D.C., from the Western U.S. and Canada this summer made it hard to ignore the national threat stronger wildfires pose to lawmakers’ constituents across the country. As a result, a bipartisan coalition led by Western lawmakers has a better shot this year at enacting legislation…

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Demuth defeats Lindell, Qualls, and four others in Republican primary for governor of Minnesota

Lisa Demuth defeated six other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota on Aug. 11. Demuth, Mike Lindell, and Kendall Qualls led in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent Tim Walz (D) did not run for re-election.

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MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Primary Loss as Lisa Demuth Celebrates Victory

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede his Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary loss to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R-Minn.), questioning the vote count despite her decisive lead.

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Minnesota, South Carolina & Wisconsin: Trump endorsement delivers mixed results in Republican primaries

President Donald Trump's endorsements produced mixed results in Tuesday's Republican primaries, with his preferred candidates losing one key race, advancing to a runoff in another and securing nominations in Wisconsin.

The Times of India

Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans

From progressive and moderate to election deniers, state sees wide spectrum of candidates in test of direction for both parties

The Guardian - US

What to know about the Minnesota Senate election

Senate Democrats don’t have to wait long for their next big primary test. Their race for the open seat in Minnesota has fallen along familiar lines, and Tuesday will determine whether centrist Rep. Angie Craig or the more progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan comes out ahead. Craig, who flipped a…

Roll Call

Farm bill rejected in partisan split over food stamp cost-sharing

The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected a five-year farm bill Thursday at a contentious markup plagued by Republican absences and a Democratic rebellion over plans for imposing food stamp costs on state governments. The 10-11 vote defeating the 983-page bill marked a rare break from the bipartisan support that typically accompanies…

Roll Call

This Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Make Your Google Search Results Less Useful

Regulating search results when AI is upending the industry is a fool’s errand.

Reason

Donald Trump Endorses MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor, Says the ‘Pillow Man’ Will Be ‘SPECTACULAR’

President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor on Wednesday, backing a longtime ally and prominent promoter of false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.

Benzinga

What Todd Blanche accidentally revealed about Trump during his confirmation hearing

ANALYSIS: This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening

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The Guardian - US

Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race

Republican Trump ally has spent years promoting discredited claims about 2020 election

The Independent UK

Trump endorses ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

He has been one of Trump’s most outspoken supporters, echoing the president’s false claims that his 2020 election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden was fraudulent

Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Says Housing Affordability Bill Became Law While Trump 'Was Sleeping'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) celebrated the enactment of a housing affordability measure, saying the new law could help working Americans as she criticized President Donald Trump for not signing the legislation.

Roll Call

Online competition measure again draws industry opposition

A bill that would stop large online platforms from discriminating against outside services has been revived in the Senate after versions in recent years died amid strong opposition from the technology industry. Judiciary Chair Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the legislation on Wednesday in what…

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Ballotpedia

Record-high seven candidates running in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary

Loner Blue, Lisa Demuth, Raul Estrada, John Krhin, Mike Lindell, Ross Nova, and Kendall Qualls are running in the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota on Aug. 11. Demuth, Lindell, and Qualls lead in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent Tim Walz (D) is not running for re-election.

The Independent UK

Former Fed chair Jerome Powell issues stark warning as he’s honored for standing up to Trump

Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Powell underscored the critical role of universities, courts, Congress, and the Federal Reserve, describing them as "the foundation and the embodiment of our democracy”

The Economic Times

Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools

Jerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial role of independent institutions like universities, courts, and Congress in democracy. Powell warned against political interference in monetary policy decisions. He also acknowledged past Fed mistakes. The award recognized courage in…

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Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston

Roll Call

Former DOJ attorney lambasts settlement with Live Nation

A former Trump Justice Department official on Monday criticized what he called the administration’s “shocking” settlement with Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, telling lawmakers that the department abused its prosecutorial discretion to reach the deal. Roger Alford, a former principal deputy assistant attorney general in the department’s Antitrust Division,…

The Independent UK

MAGA lawmaker dismisses Kash Patel scandal: ‘I’ve seen plenty of guys drink and have fun’

Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick defends FBI director over accusations of excessive drinking: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job in a negative way, I’m cool’

International Business Times

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Served Legal Documents During Live TV Interview

My Pillow CEO and Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell was served legal paper during a live TV interview.

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