Policy & Law — Archive
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West Virginia Looks to AI Data Center Boom to Help Eliminate State Income Tax
Governor Morrisey unveils seven-point plan dedicating half of hyperscale data center revenue to phasing out the state personal income tax over 20 years.
Silicon Valley Executive Faces Backlash After Calling JD Vance's Call for American Workers a Return of DEI
Y Combinator partner Ankit Gupta described the vice president's push to hire and train Americans as 'woke left DEI,' prompting criticism from Trump administration officials.
Study Finds Female-Breadwinner Couples Face Higher Divorce Risk Across 29 Countries
Researchers analyzing 544,911 couples found women earning more than 60% of household income increased separation likelihood by 36%, challenging assumptions about gender norm shifts.
AI-Generated Deepfakes of Jimmy Kimmel, Other Late-Night Hosts Spread Online
The videos, which appear to show the hosts making out-of-character statements, have raised fresh questions about AI regulation and media authenticity.
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Mike Lindell's Bid to Recount GOP Primary
The MyPillow CEO and prominent election denialist sought a recount in the Minnesota gubernatorial Republican primary, which he lost.
Prosecution Witness in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial No Longer Employed At Nemours Children's Health
Dr. Avram Mack, who testified that Clancy should be held criminally responsible despite her psychiatric state, resigned from his position the same day his cross-examination concluded.
The Lesson Democrats Could Learn from MAGA
Politico video explores how progressive candidates might adapt populist strategies that resonated with working-class voters in Trump country.
El-Sayed Apologizes for Comments Made Responding to Attack on Michigan Synagogue
The Dearborn-area elected official faced criticism from Jewish organizations and political opponents after his initial response to the synagogue incident.
Dems Face Uphill Battle in Challenge to Georgia Congressional Map Under New SCOTUS Rules
The 11th Circuit vacated a lower court ruling and sent the case back for reconsideration under a stricter standard requiring plaintiffs prove intentional racial discrimination.
Political Campaigns Quietly Pay Influencers to Promote Candidates Amid Disclosure Gaps
A New York Times investigation found that both parties are using paid social media creators without federal requirements to disclose the arrangements.