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Tech Fears N.Y. Data Center Ban Sets US Precedent
New York's new moratorium on large data center construction is emerging as a potential turning point in the debate over artificial intelligence infrastructure, with Democratic leaders and industry officials warning it could inspire similar actions across the country.
DOJ: Suspect Faces Death Penalty in Marshal Killing
A Louisiana man charged in Monday's fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal during an attempted arrest could face the death penalty if convicted.
Sen. McCormick Announces $10 Billion in Defense Investment, 4,000 Pa. Jobs
Sen. Dave McCormick's office announced nearly $10 billion in new defense-related investment commitments and more than 4,000 jobs supported across Pennsylvania following the first Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit in Carlisle.
Israel's Knesset, Speaker Honor Lindsey Graham in Moment of Silence
Israel's Knesset paused proceedings Wednesday to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., with a solemn moment of silence, as lawmakers from across the political spectrum paid tribute to one of Israel's strongest and most consistent allies in the U.S. Congress.
Sources: WH Weighs Releasing Intel on China and US Elections
The White House is considering releasing sensitive intelligence related to China and its ability to interfere in U.S. elections that some Trump officials worry could be misleading, according to four people with knowledge of the deliberations.
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Alerts Across US
Smoke from massive wildfires in Canada and from fires burning in northern Minnesota is blanketing large portions of the Midwest and Northeast, triggering air quality alerts as officials warn millions of Americans to limit time outdoors.
Rep. Garbarino Pushes ICE Oversight, Backs Traffic Stops
Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said Wednesday he wants answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after two fatal officer-involved shootings the past week.
Sen. Kennedy Skeptical of High Court Budget Increase
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., dismissed the Supreme Court's request for a roughly 10% budget increase, much of it for security and cybersecurity, saying Congress cannot continue increasing spending because "there's not a money fairy" to pay for it.
Blanche Faces Tough AG Hearing, Insists He's Not Trump's 'Yes Man'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced tough questioning Wednesday over his ties to President Donald Trump, the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Justice Department's independence as he sought Senate confirmation to serve as permanent attorney general.
Florida Student's 11.99 GPA Spurs Policy Change
A Florida student graduated from high school with an 11.99 grade-point average, reportedly setting a state record and prompting Hillsborough County schools to change how they calculate weighted grades.
Fed Chair Warsh Sidesteps Senate Questions on Inflation, AI, Contact with Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sidestepped a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation.
Hegseth Unveils Military Testosterone Program
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said service members over age 30 will be tested annually for testosterone and offered testosterone replacement therapy.
Sen. Cotton Warns of Dark Mornings Under DST
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is renewing his opposition to permanent daylight saving time, warning the latest House-passed proposal would leave millions of Americans facing dangerously dark winter mornings.
Navarro: US Building China-Free Rare Earth Supply Chain
White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro says the Trump administration is moving aggressively to end U.S. reliance on China's critical minerals supply chain, arguing Beijing has weaponized...
Abbott, Paxton Escalate Crackdown on 'Birth Tourism'
Texas' Health and Human Services Commission has referred two Rio Grande Valley hospitals to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office over allegations they marketed maternity packages to foreign nationals seeking U.S. citizenship for their children.The action escalates a state...
California Targets Billionaire Residency Claims
The California Franchise Tax Board is preparing to audit some of the state's wealthiest former residents to determine whether they legitimately established residency elsewhere.
The move would follow voter approval...
Fmr Obama Counsel Ruemmler: Epstein Used Me for Legitimacy
Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, said Wednesday in testimony to Congress that it "was a mistake to deal with" Jeffrey Epstein but insisted she never witnessed criminal activities.
Microsoft Halts Windows Update for Some Dell PCs
Microsoft on Wednesday paused a Windows security update for some customers, who may include government workers.
N.Y. Fed President: Inflation Has Likely Peaked
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Wednesday that inflation appears to have peaked, arguing the Federal Reserve is in a position to hold interest rates steady even as financial markets continue to anticipate another rate hike this year.
Trump: Hochul Blocking Jobs With NY Data Center Block
President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of driving away jobs and investment after she imposed the nation's first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers."Governor Kathy Hochul, for political reasons, has terminated all Data Centers...