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Google Gemini Flags Only Republican Senators for Hate Speech Policy Violations, Author Claims
Author Wynton Hall used Gemini's deep research function to identify senators whose statements allegedly violate the AI chatbot's content policies, finding only Republicans flagged.
Univision President Warns Both Parties to Engage Latino Voters Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Ignacio Meyer called Latino voters 'a sleeping giant that is no longer sleeping' at SXSW, noting Trump's 2024 support among Hispanics exceeded expectations.
New Guard of GOP Women Say Democrats Can't Pigeonhole Female Voters as They Target Key House Races
A new wave of Republican women is running in competitive districts, aiming to flip seats that could determine control of the House.
Senate Votes to Block Private Equity From Buying Homes, 89-10
The bipartisan vote marks the first federal legislative action targeting institutional investors in the housing market, though questions remain about enforcement.
DOJ Drops Case Against Veteran Arrested After Burning American Flag Near White House
The Justice Department moved to dismiss charges against Jan 'Jay' Carey, who was arrested in August during protests against Trump's executive order on flag burning.
Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema Admits to Affair With Former Bodyguard in Court Filing
Sinema acknowledged the 'romantic and intimate' relationship with Matthew Ammel in a motion to dismiss an alienation of affection lawsuit filed by his estranged wife in North Carolina.
House GOP Leadership Silent as More Members Post Anti-Muslim Statements
Speaker Mike Johnson defended the rhetoric as driven by concerns about Sharia law, while spending on anti-Islam political ads has surged to $10 million — 10 times previous cycles.
Lawmakers Push Back Against Plans to Turn Warehouses Into Detention Centers
Congressional opposition emerges as administration considers converting commercial warehouses for immigration detention use.
White House’s Memeification of War With Iran Sparks Scrutiny
The White House has posted videos splicing pop culture clips with military strike footage, drawing criticism from Democrats and ethics experts as the conflict nears two weeks.
Trump Endorses Kevin Hern for Mullin's Oklahoma Senate Seat
The former president's pick comes as Rep. Hern launches his campaign to succeed Mullin, who is set to become DHS secretary.