Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows Trump administration undermining rule of law at home and worldwide, according to intergovernmental report The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Zelensky says Ukraine ready to de-escalate if Russia halts strikes Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced an apparent agreement between the two sides. Kyiv also warned that intensifying Russian strikes on Ukraine’s rail network are worsening each week. France 24 · Sep 14
Kennedy Center officials warn about ‘certain financial collapse,’ and claim a turnaround is tied to restoring Donald Trump’s name to the institution The board is now looking at Trump to save the day. We Got This Covered · Sep 14
Homeland Security investigators may have broken the law to find non-citizen voters, whistleblower claims ‘This is just the latest example of how far Donald Trump will go to interfere in our elections,’ Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says The Independent UK · Sep 14
Trump dismisses AI concerns as "hoax" A meeting with AI executives at the White House is reportedly in the works, according to Speaker Mike Johnson Salon · Sep 14
Americans loathe how Trump is handling AI and the numbers keep getting worse ‘The American people despise President Trump when it comes to his handling of artificial intelligence,’ CNN’s data guru Harry Enten said Monday The Independent UK · Sep 14
President Trump Says He's Open To Chinese EVs. But Only If They're Made Here During a segment on Fox News, Trump said he'd be okay with them if they were made domestically. But current laws make that tough. InsideEVs · Sep 14
Americans Are Giving Up US Citizenship as Expatriation Figures Surge – And It's Not Just Because of Trump A record 5,790 names appeared on the US expatriation list over four quarters, as political concerns, tax obligations and a sharply reduced renunciation fee shape the increase. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
Is AI Really an Existential Threat? Plus: California's new restrictions on social media, Trump's $5,000 “dividend,” and the future of libertarianism. Reason · Sep 14
‘The monster is loose’: Mike Johnson is Trump’s proxy pushing AI in Congress even as members fear the worst ANALYSIS: Trump says the ‘only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a ‘STRONG AND SMART PRESIDENT.’ That means nobody should expect urgent action from Washington on it, Eric Garcia writes. The Independent UK · Sep 14
'Alligator Alcatraz' Held Detainees in Small Metal Cages, Inspector General Report Finds An inspection of the now-closed detention camp found overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and an "unprecedented" use of small metal cells to confine detainees. Reason · Sep 14
Ottawa may rename Trump Avenue, but the last vote split 21-21 In an environment of increasing political tensions, Ottawa city leaders are contemplating the renaming of Trump Avenue. In 2021, opinion was evenly divided among residents on the issue. Recent municipal policies now necessitate a more rigorous approval process for such changes. The geographical names we choose can act as significant… The Times of India · Sep 14
AI Executives Want International Regulation. They Could Just Slow Down Themselves. Dario Amodei is calling for coordinated international limits on AI development while Anthropic prepares to go public. Reason · Sep 14
Trump administration moves to push AI into medical care despite concerns, and these AI agents will offer therapy and prescribe medicine That's more than a Pandora'x box. We Got This Covered · Sep 14
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Trump Plays 'Approved Rally Playlist' for Reporters on Air Force One Featuring Dolly and WWE Theme Donald Trump played a personally selected playlist for reporters on Air Force One, featuring artists whose music has previously prompted objections to its use at his political events.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14 Morning Mail: Hanson’s gas policy flip-flop, homeless man shot with Taser, Trump rages at AI ‘conspiracy’ One Nation’s change of tack on gas reservation aligns the party with Gina Rinehart’s interests; man hospitalised during tent city clearance in Brisbane
The Guardian - US · Sep 14 US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a major Trump donor, named as biggest single methane producer in new rankings
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Trump lashes out at Democrats during rant over his promised $5,000 dividends IN FULL
We Got This Covered · Sep 14 Trump says White House was a ‘dump’ before his renovations, and points fingers at his predecessors: ‘Past Presidents did not take care of it’ "It is now in better shape than when built in 1792."
Barchart · Sep 14 Stocks Settle Lower as AI Slowdown Fears Weigh on Chipmakers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.48% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.82%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.46%, and September E-mini...
Reason · Sep 14 Libel Suit Against Book Publisher by Doctor Accused of Performing Unnecessary Gynecological Procedures on Immigration Detainees Can Go Forward From Judge Maragaret Garnett (S.D.N.Y.) in Amin v. Spiegel & Grau LLC: Plaintiff is Dr. Mahendra Amin, a gynecologist who… The post Libel Suit Against Book Publisher by Doctor Accused of Performing Unnecessary Gynecological Procedures on Immigration Detainees Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Roll Call · Sep 14 Supreme Court blocks efforts to stop mail voting this fall The Supreme Court Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to curtail mail voting in this fall’s elections, keeping the U.S. Postal Service’s new rule restricting election mail paused. The brief order accompanying the majority ruling Monday left in place an order from Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court…
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Ex-CIA Director John Brennan issued subpoena in Trump "grand conspiracy" investigation, lawyer says A lawyer for former CIA Director John Brennan says Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify next month before a Florida grand jury as part of a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Kennedy Center comes up with 10 different ways to put Trump’s name on the building for his ‘generosity’ and ‘unwavering support’ Trump won’t ‘rescue’ the venue or provide any financial support without getting his name on it, draft resolution says
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Bigger than internet, oil, gold, diamonds: Trump says AI, data centres will be ‘greatest economic development engine’ Donald Trump believes artificial intelligence and data centers will drive unprecedented economic growth. He opposes regulations which he feels could harm the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. Trump dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence taking over the world as a hoax. He noted China's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence without restrictions. Trump…