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politics1 day ago•5 min saved

Paxton rolls out data-center crackdown framed around AI safety

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton unveiled a four-point 'data center plan' proposing federal legislation to curb Chinese technology in data centers and criminal liability for centers powering AI that harms children, arguing the move protects Texas communities while backing Gov. Abbott’s guardrails; the plan comes as Paxton faces a tight reelection race against Democrat James Talarico, who accuses him of industry ties and questions feasibility, highlighting broad Republican backlash to data centers in rural areas.

via The Washington Post|

#ai #data-centers #election

politics7 days ago

Florida Primary Results Signal Busy Campaign Season Ahead

Initial Florida primary results cover multiple statewide and legislative races, including the governor and U.S. Senate contests, with results also reported for CFO and state legislative seats (State House and State Senate).

via WESH|

#election #florida #governor

current-events18 days ago•49 min saved

This Week in News: Wildfires, Moon Crashes, and a Million Covid Toll

CNN’s 5 Things Weekly News Quiz recaps a week of major headlines: a brutal wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest, the FDA’s approval of the first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50+, Abdul El-Sayed winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, concerns about dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles, and a SpaceX rocket crash into the Moon. The week also covers Covid-19’s toll surpassing a million deaths in the U.S., Chipotle recalling jalapeños over a salmonella outbreak, a major eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano, Ariana Grande taking a break from the spotlight, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day posting a near-record North American box-office opening.

via CNN|

#covid-19 #current-events #election

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

DNI Pick Clayton Dodges 2020 Election Question in Confirmation Hearing

During his Senate Intelligence confirmation hearing to become Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton refused to declare the winner of the 2020 election, saying Biden was certified, as Democrats pressed him on past comments about election integrity, his time as U.S. attorney, and his decision to subpoena New York Times journalists over reporting on a Qatar-gifted jet; the hearing also touched on interim leadership, the Section 702 program, and a committee vote is expected next week.

via CNBC|

#confirmation-hearing #dni-nomination #election

politics1 month ago•103 min saved

FBI expands Georgia election probe with major analyst surge

The FBI has directed hundreds of intelligence analysts to bolster the Georgia 2020 election probe, with overtime and participation from all field offices, in what officials describe as a priority effort led by Director Kash Patel. The plan calls for tens of thousands of records checks to be completed by mid-July (about 708 checks per analyst), with investigators examining associations, social media, travel, and business activity to uncover derogatory information and build a case related to the Georgia election matter.

via MS NOW|

#election #fbi #georgia

politics2 months ago•15 min saved

Court blocks Trump’s bid for a federal voter registry

A federal judge halted President Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list, delaying its implementation while legal challenges proceed and underscoring concerns about state election authority and privacy.

via AP News|

#court #election #federal

local2 months ago•26 min saved

Constantino Dominates NY-21 GOP Primary as Stefanik Declares 'Voters Have Spoken'

Anthony Constantino won the GOP primary for New York's 21st Congressional District in a dominant fashion, setting up a general-election bid, with NY GOP Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik praising the result and saying that voters have spoken.

via WRGB|

#election #gop #local

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Trump-backed outsider leads razor-thin Colombia runoff in early results

Trump-endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella led a razor-thin runoff in Colombia as over 99% of votes were counted, about 49.7% to Iván Cepeda’s 48.7%. De la Espriella has pledged a hardline crackdown on illegal armed groups, drug trafficking and crime, signaling a shift from the incumbent peace approach. Cepeda has not conceded and called for an official audit as tensions and protests surfaced in Barranquilla and Cali. The result, if confirmed, could mark a rightward tilt in Colombian politics amid ongoing internal conflict and security concerns.

via BBC|

#abelardo-de-la-espriella #colombia #donald-trump

politics2 months ago•13 min saved

Georgia Judge Recuses From Election Records Case After Attending Willis Event

After attending a Fani Willis event, a Georgia judge has recused from the Fulton County election-records case, narrowing the pool of judges overseeing the matter as prosecutors continue the proceedings.

via AP News|

#election #georgia #judge

americas2 months ago•48 min saved

Ipsos quick count shows razor-thin tie in Peru presidential runoff

An Ipsos quick count shows Roberto Sanchez leading Keiko Fujimori 50.3% to 49.7%, a statistical tie, with Fujimori strongest in Lima and the coast while Sanchez dominates rural areas; the quick count is not official but has historically tracked the final result, keeping the Peru runoff too close to call.

via Reuters|

#americas #election #peru

sports2 months ago•0 min saved

Pérez Poised for Re-Election as Real Madrid Leads in Exit Polls

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is expected to win re-election with about 65% of the vote according to exit polls from Marca and AS; mail-in votes aren’t included in these polls, and the official result is expected around 10 p.m. local time. Turnout by 5:00 p.m. was 31.37% with 23,593 members voting, and polling stations remain open until 8 p.m.

via Managing Madrid|

#election #exit-polls #florentino-perez

politics2 months ago•9 min saved

California’s gubernatorial race hangs in the balance as ballots are counted

California's top-two gubernatorial primary remains unsettled as officials continue counting uncounted ballots; Steve Hilton leads narrowly over Xavier Becerra with Tom Steyer behind, and results could take days or weeks as some ballots postmarked by election day remain valid beyond deadlines.

via The Guardian|

#california #election #governor

world2 months ago•14 min saved

EU monitors uphold Colombia election integrity, reject fraud claims

European Union observers dismissed President Gustavo Petro’s fraud allegations, calling Colombia’s presidential vote transparent after the May 31, 2026 first round and signaling no widespread irregularities.

via AP News|

#colombia #election #european-union

world2 months ago•14 min saved

Ethiopia votes amid security concerns as ruling party seeks a clear majority

Polls opened in Ethiopia amid security concerns, as voters elect more than 500 MPs who will then choose the prime minister; the ruling Prosperity Party led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is widely expected to win a parliamentary majority and potentially extend his term.

via AP News|

#abiy-ahmed #election #ethiopia

politics2 months ago•17 min saved

DOJ seeks recusal of Georgia election judge over ethics concerns

The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting that a Georgia judge recuse themselves from the state’s election case, citing concerns about impartiality after reports the judge attended a campaign event hosted by Fulton County DA Fani Willis and noting the judge has faced disciplinary action.

via AP News|

#doj #election #ethics