Microsoft set to invest $60M in Energy Department’s Genesis Mission

Microsoft is set to invest $60 million into the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission, which focuses on accelerating scientific discovery and technological leadership through artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s…

The Gavel: Supreme Court’s firing power expansion launches new legal battles 

The next phase of the legal battle over presidential power is taking shape as the Supreme Court’s decision in Slaughter ripples through the federal government’s historically independent agencies. President Trump’s…

Republicans balk at cost-raising potential of new tariffs on Canada

Republicans aren’t eager to throw their weight behind Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, with some saying it’s a classic Trumpian negotiating tactic — but still worrying the proposed import taxes…

Chinese model Kimi 3 adds pressure on Trump administration's AI policy

The release of the Chinese AI model Kimi 3 is forcing Washington and Silicon Valley to reckon with another sign of intense competition with Beijing, renewing questions over how to…

States play defense amid Trump's latest election fraud claims

Officials in states across the country are playing defense against President Trump’s election fraud claims as he doubles down ahead of the midterms.  In remarks to the nation last week,…

Trump rivalry with Ossoff looms over visit to Georgia

President Trump’s budding rivalry with Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) is looming over his upcoming visit to the Peach State on Wednesday, as the president ramps up his rhetoric on…

The Memo: Democrats confident about Senate despite Platner, left-wing drama

Democrats are going through a turbulent time, but all the drama shows little sign of shifting the battle for the Senate definitively against them. Party insiders believe they retain a solid chance…

Republicans lean into anticommunism midterm argument

House Republicans are making fears about a creeping communist threat central to their midterm argument — accusing the furthest-left Democratic candidates of not just being self-styled democratic socialists, but promoting…

Anthropic pours another $20 million into AI safety group

Anthropic will pour another $20 million into Public First Action, the nonprofit organization advocating for safeguards on artificial intelligence. The contribution, announced by the company Wednesday, brings the Claude-maker’s total…

Kalshi launches midterm election forecasting hub

Kalshi launched a new online hub Wednesday for midterm election forecasting, displaying prediction market odds for major races alongside polling averages, fundraising data and other election information. The platform touted…