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South Carolina is expected to be the first state in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary contest after the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) rules and bylaws committee voted Friday to approve it as the initial battleground. The committee’s recommendation will now go to the entire Democratic National Committee, which will consider the matter in Austin, Texas,…
Trump fires back at EU over Google’s $1B fine, launches probe
President Trump on Friday slammed the European Union for fining Google over allegedly violating its digital competition law, stating the “illegal and highly discriminatory practice” will be probed in a trade investigation. “The European Union is at it again and, as usual, taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “This…
Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US; Trump says that’s ‘fine’
President Trump said Friday it was “fine” that Canada excluded the U.S. from its ceremony marking the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after the Trump administration threatened a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian imports. “Canada disinvited the United States of America to the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is fine,…
House considering bipartisan ‘kill switch’ bill to regulate AI
I know the phrase "kill switch" immediately raises eyebrows. It sounds dystopian. It sounds like government overreach. But I think that framing misses the more important question. Why are lawmakers from both parties suddenly agreeing that something like this might be necessary?
Pathway To Larger B-21 Raider Fleet Was Baked Into Production Ramp-Up Deal
The USAF previously framed the B-21 production boost deal as simply helping accelerate fielding of the bombers next year. The post Pathway To Larger B-21 Raider Fleet Was Baked Into Production Ramp-Up Deal appeared first on TWZ.
Live updates: Trump’s new tariffs set to take effect; DNC picks SC to kick off 2028 primaries
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday chose South Carolina to lead the 2028 primary calendar, supplanting Iowa. President Trump’s 10 percent tariffs are set to expire Friday, but U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced new levies Thursday to replace them. The fresh import taxes — ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent — will…
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Russian attack on Kyiv arms exhibition kills 10, injures more than 100
At least 10 people were killed and more than 100 injured in a Russian ballistic missile attack on an arms exhibition in Kyiv on Friday.
What Climate Fiction Should Accomplish
Can a novel capture the shock of planetary instability?
Trump’s Destruction of Iranian Life Is Strengthening the Regime
Targeting civilian infrastructure is a foolish and cruel error.
British PM Andy Burnham opens 'No. 10 North' office in Manchester
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first meeting at No. 10 North, his project to spread power away from London.
Getting Out of Our Own Way: Overcoming Barriers to Scaling Domestic EV Production
America's EV industry faces policy uncertainty, supply chain weaknesses, and Chinese competition that threaten domestic battery production and long-term economic competitiveness. The post Getting Out of Our Own Way: Overcoming Barriers to Scaling Domestic EV Production appeared first on The National Interest.
How a U.S. Ground Operation in Iran Could Unfold
Military experts said limited raids could happen, but a large-scale invasion is unlikely.