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Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned
Qatar has confirmed that diplomatic efforts by Qatari, Pakistani and Omani mediators to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran are continuing, though no direct talks between Washington and Tehran are currently scheduled. The announcement follows conflicting signals from both sides, with Iran denying President Trump’s claim that negotiations were under way, insisting its…
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Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche clears critical hurdle as Senator Grassley rips into unruly Republicans for chaos: ‘It’s a crime’
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s nominee for US attorney general, has cleared a critical Senate committee vote, moving his confirmation forward despite friction among Republican members. Senator Chuck Grassley, who chairs the relevant committee, sharply criticised unruly conduct from within his own party during proceedings, describing the disorder as “a crime”. The episode highlights ongoing tension…
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Trump’s AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a senior Justice Department role, cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday after last-minute negotiations resolved objections from Republican holdouts. The breakthrough came after Blanche agreed to Republican demands to rescind the Department of Justice’s anti-weaponization fund, but questions remain among GOP senators about whether the agreement will…
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Judiciary Committee advances stalled Blanche nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor after Blanche reached a deal with two GOP holdouts on the $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who are both exiting Congress…
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Sanders warns Democrats: Any effort to fast-track Social Security changes would undercut party trust
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to Democrats warning that privatizing Social Security or passing the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone, or PROMISE Act, would result in a breakdown of trust among Democratic voters during a key midterm election year. When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Sanders…
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Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
TechCrunch is inviting companies and individuals to host independent “Side Events” during Founder Summit Week, running alongside its Founder Summit 2026 conference in Boston. The initiative lets hosts organise their own gatherings, such as networking mixers, workshops or fireside chats, to tap into the audience of over 1,100 founders, investors and tech leaders attending the…
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The last thing we need is a nuclear pathway for Saudi Arabia
Too much of the abolition movement remains fixed on the admirable but presently unattainable goal of total disarmament.
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Senate Democrat unveils bill barring social media from selling early access to official posts after Trump API launch
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) unveiled legislation Monday that would bar social media companies from selling expedited access to posts from government officials following the launch of Truth API. President Trump’s media company launched the service over the weekend, which gives Wall Street firms advance access to Truth Social’s “most market-moving” posts. Warner’s bill, called the…
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Nvidia’s open-source alliance seeks industry input on AI safety controls
A working group within Nvidia’s new initiative on open-source technologies is seeking public input as it develops guidelines on how to share and learn from AI cybersecurity incidents to prevent future risks. The request for comment comes about a week after Nvidia announced the Open Secure AI Alliance, a consortium of more than 120 firms…
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Bomb-thrower Dem makes shocking promise to kick Schumer to curb during Senate debate
Democratic Representative Seth Moulton, who is challenging incumbent Senator Ed Markey in a Massachusetts primary, has pledged that his first Senate vote would be against Chuck Schumer continuing as leader if he wins election. He made the promise during a primary debate on Monday night, arguing that Democrats need fresh leadership at the top of…