Politics

Several press organizations have refused to sign a new Pentagon policy regulating access to certain areas.

Tempers flared on Capitol Hill this week as frustration with the government shutdown boiled over into shouting matches between top lawmakers, reflecting the growing dysfunction in Washington as the government shutdown enters its third week.

Bombshell emails involving a registered sex offender demanding access to women’s facilities have put Virginia Democrats under pressure.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani finally responded to the release of Israeli hostages with cautious praise.

Harvard’s new DEI certificate is priced at $13,760 and offers courses on race, privilege, and inclusion. Critics say it monetizes ideology.

Senator Mark Kelly (D‑AZ) publicly endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris as a “strong” candidate for the 2028 presidential race.

Bari Weiss, new CBS News editor, has asked employees to detail their roles by Tuesday. The Writers Guild is advising staff not to respond.

Tesla’s Cybertruck, once promoted as an “apocalypse-proof” vehicle by CEO Elon Musk, is facing a severe decline in demand. According to data from Cox Automotive, Tesla sold just 5,400 Cybertrucks in the most recent quarter—a dramatic 62.6% drop from the same period last year.

Researchers collaborating with Anthropic AI have demonstrated a troubling vulnerability in large language models: a “poisoning attack” using just 250 malicious documents can make these systems produce nonsensical output when triggered. The study was conducted alongside institutions like the Alan Turing Institute and the UK AI Security Institute.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivered strong praise Monday for President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic accomplishments, declaring that Trump “has accomplished what others have only talked about or tried and failed to do.” Speaking during a press conference, Johnson cited Trump’s address to Israel’s Knesset and his role in brokering a historic peace agreement as proof of America’s renewed global leadership.