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Obama says Democrats should have a ‘very clear plan’ on AI policy

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Former President Barack Obama is calling on the Democratic Party to establish a comprehensive strategy for managing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Speaking at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser, Obama emphasized that the party needs a detailed roadmap to address the societal shifts caused by AI, noting that such a plan would be […]

Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future

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Inside a crowded West Philadelphia barbershop, the usual hum of clippers and scent of hair products recently blended with a spirited debate over power, identity, and betrayal. Political strategist Khalil Thompson brought his organization, Win With Black Men, to Philly Cuts to tackle a question that has haunted Democratic strategists since Kamala Harris lost the […]

Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters

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A bronze memorial dedicated to late right wing activist Charlie Kirk was targeted by vandals just days after being unveiled outside the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The statue, which was installed last Thursday to commemorate the first anniversary of Kirk’s death, was discovered Sunday morning covered in red spray paint. According to […]

Trump’s Secret Points System for Cabinet Members

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Inside the walls of the West Wing, the push for midterm victory has taken the form of an unusual game. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and presidential assistant Meghan Bauer have reportedly implemented an unofficial travel competition designed to turn Cabinet secretaries into campaign surrogates. By tracking who visits swing districts and battleground […]

Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England

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The landscape of English politics is shifting in a worrying direction as a surge in abuse and intimidation targets election candidates. According to a recent review by the Electoral Commission, harassment has become a pervasive issue during local and mayoral contests, reaching a level where it is actively altering how people campaign. Candidates have reported […]

Reform’s Robert Jenrick ‘very confident’ £72m donations are ‘perfectly legal’ – as it happened

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Robert Jenrick has expressed strong confidence that the record breaking seventy two million pounds in donations received by Reform UK are perfectly legal, despite growing scrutiny over the source of the funds. The massive windfall came via two separate thirty six million pound injections from cryptocurrency billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, marking the largest […]

Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions blocked by a second judge – US politics live

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Legal efforts by the Trump administration to tighten restrictions on mail-in voting have hit another significant roadblock after a second judge blocked the measures. This latest ruling adds to the growing judicial resistance against attempts to limit ballot access, creating a tense atmosphere as both parties prepare for upcoming electoral cycles. In response to what […]