Maine Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order on Friday to create a task force dedicated to examining the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) for the state’s residents, economy, and institutions.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing mounting pressure within his own party as he struggles to navigate a looming government shutdown. His recent attempt to push through a deal with Democrats failed to garner enough support, leaving many Republicans frustrated with his leadership.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center in Los Angeles, calling for a “sanctuary ordinance in every city.”
President-elect Donald Trump said the need to pass a spending bill is "a Biden problem," emphasizing that it is better for a government shutdown to occur now than when Trump takes office.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday promised to ask former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for help in locating missing American veteran and journalist Austin Tice.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America aimed at discouraging illegal immigration by highlighting the dangers migrants face, including sexual assault.
Since the Biden administration took office nearly four years ago, there have been a slew of controversial actions, many of which seem unjustified. But often, it’s the behind-the-scenes decisions that cause the most frustration. One such example was the Department of Defense’s (DOD) February 2023 policy that prohibited uniformed servicemembers from participating in the unfurling of the American flag at sporting events. The policy, stemming from concerns about how flags were displayed horizontally at these events, had no real justification and only served to dampen the spirit of military members and fans alike.
