Mar 03 How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid By Amna Nawaz Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what’s real and what’s not. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings By Joshua Barajas The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Kennedy questions Noem about using taxpayer money for ad campaign featuring her prominently By Joshua Barajas Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in an oversight hearing Tuesday how she justifies the use of $220 million to run national TV ads that feature her prominently if she’s concerned with not wasting… Continue reading
Mar 03 North Carolina primary could set up Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal Senate race By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber. Continue reading
Mar 03 What to watch in the consequential Senate primaries in Texas By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas. Continue reading
Mar 03 Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat for a 5th term while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Cornyn faces a challenge from MAGA favorite Ken Paxton, the state's attorney general, and Rep. Wesley Hunt in a contest that's expected to advance to a May runoff between the top two vote-getters. Continue reading
Mar 03 GOP Rep. Gonzales enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Gonzales has said he won't step down and that not all the facts have come out. Continue reading
Mar 03 Democrats' unity against Trump faces a test after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran By Steven Sloan, Associated Press The fight also revives tensions over Israel and AIPAC in key primaries. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Trump meets with Germany's Merz as U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran widens By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Merz said during his visit with Trump at the Oval Office that Germany is “looking forward to the day after” the Iran war is over. Continue reading
Mar 03 Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's withholding of $243 million in Medicaid funds By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Minnesota's attorney general says his office has a strong track record of fighting Medicaid fraud. Continue reading