Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Demand Tighter Controls on A.I.

At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.Senator Bernie Sanders, left, and Stephen K. Bannon spoke on Tuesday at the Pro-Human Assembly in Washington.

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Kennedy Center Says It Is Closing, Posing Test to Judge’s Order

The announcement came after President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the venue if his name is not returned to the building.A federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center did not have the authority to place President Trump’s name on the exterior of the building.

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Kash Patel Suggests FBI Agents Could Go to Election Polling Sites

Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.U.S. law has long barred armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed “at any place where a general or special election is held.”

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Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry

The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.The bill passed in the House last year, but it has faced numerous delays in the Senate.

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Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues

The justices take their time and pick their spots, but they have rejected presidential initiatives on tariffs, citizenship, the National Guard — and now the coming election.The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s latest attempt to change mail-in voting rules on Monday.

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Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Mail-In Voting Ruling

In a blistering attack on the court, President Trump said “these are not the people I interviewed” to serve as justices.President Trump’s attempts to change mail voting were blocked by the Supreme Court on Monday.

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Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Emmys

There was plenty of history in Monday’s telecast, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, and also plenty of cringe.Jean Smart won her fifth consecutive trophy for “Hacks” at the Emmy Awards on Monday.

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Candid Photos From the 2026 Emmys

Candid moments with Stephen Colbert, Megan Stalter, Rachel Sennott, Matthew Rhys and more.Jean Smart celebrating her Emmy win, also her eighth.

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Half of Voters Dislike Socialism Amid Progressive Wins, New Poll Finds

Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor and democratic socialist, was viewed more favorably than Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow high-profile member of the movement.Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York, are two of t

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House Kills Bid to Impeach Trump as Democrats Split

Dozens of Democrats declined to register a position on articles of impeachment by one of their own members, Representative Al Green, that cited President Trump’s immigration crackdown.Representative Al Green has repeatedly defied his party’s leaders and moved to impeach President Trump, including tw

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Bessent Defends Faltering Bond Market Intervention

Testifying before Congress, the Treasury secretary said that he supported giving Americans $5,000 dividends if Republicans win in November.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday.

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Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion

The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.The heavily damaged Iranian space research center in Tehran in July. The Congressional Budget Office projected that the

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Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty for Nick Reiner

Mr. Reiner, who has had a history of serious mental illness, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents last year.Nick Reiner is charged with murder under special circumstances because there were multiple killings. He has pleaded not guilty.

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