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Trump didn't learn a first-term lesson

Under pressure and facing historically low approval ratings, the president is behaving as erratically as ever

Salon · Jul 2

Trump ‘quite ill - and getting worse daily’, Rosie O’Donnell tells the Guardian after president posts AI video attacking her – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jul 2

Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says

House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes

The Guardian - US · Jul 2

Trump Is 'Suffering From Dementia,' Says JB Pritzker; White House Fires Back: President's Health 'Remains Exceptional'

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill) intensified criticism of President Donald Trump during an interview, saying he believes the president is showing signs of "dementia" while pointing to changes in his speech and behavior over time.

Benzinga · Jul 2

Mythos and the fight over America's most powerful AI

After a US government greenlight, global access to Anthropic's powerful AI model Fable 5 -- along with restricted access to the even more powerful Mythos 5 -- has been restored, following a standoff that strained ties between Washington and Silicon Valley. - Just three days after Fable 5 launched, the…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

White House Aide Floats Blocking Pregnant Travelers After SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship 6-3

SCOTUS upheld birthright citizenship 6-3. Miller floated banning pregnant foreign visitors on Fox News, reviving the birth-tourism fight.

Latin Times · Jul 2

Australia shouldn’t try to build its own frontier AI. Here’s why

The Trump administration’s recent decision to block foreign access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models has reignited AI sovereignty debates – where nations strive to build and maintain their own AI, rather than using models developed elsewhere.

The Conversation · Jul 2

Roberts-Led Majority Preserves Birthright Citizenship, Splinters on Why

SCOTUS struck down Trump's order ending birthright citizenship 6-3, though the ruling split further than the vote count suggests.

Latin Times · Jul 2

Trump's 'Perfect' Cognitive Test Isn't What It Seems: The Medical Memo Tells a Different Story

Donald Trump's claim of a 'perfect' cognitive test score sparks debate over its significance, highlighting the difference between cognitive screening and intelligence testing amidst political scrutiny.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

White House fears low State Fair turnout could overshadow Trump’s July 4 speech

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The Independent UK · Jul 1