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Congress to Consider Restricting How the Military Uses A.I.

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Congress to Consider Restricting How the Military Uses A.I.

One measure would codify rules tech companies have requested, including a ban on using artificial intelligence for domestic surveillance.

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California remade its congressional map to favor Democrats. Here’s what changed.

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California remade its congressional map to favor Democrats. Here’s what changed.

Breaking news in the politics sector: California remade its congressional map to favor Democrats. Here’s what changed..

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White House Correspondents Dinner Rescheduled for July

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White House Correspondents Dinner Rescheduled for July

The dinner was abruptly cut short in April when a gunman disrupted the proceedings. President Trump said that he would attend.

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Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

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Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will oversee the U.S. intelligence agencies. He has no known background ...

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With their districts redrawn, two Republican incumbents fight for their political lives.

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With their districts redrawn, two Republican incumbents fight for their political lives.

Breaking news in the politics sector: With their districts redrawn, two Republican incumbents fight for their political lives..

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Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms

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Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms

A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.

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In Her Memoir, Jill Biden Is a Watchful Spouse Who Didn’t Always Speak Up About Joe Biden

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In Her Memoir, Jill Biden Is a Watchful Spouse Who Didn’t Always Speak Up About Joe Biden

The former first lady’s new book reflects an insular White House where loyalty was prized and President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s feelings were priorit...

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Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past

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Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past

Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.

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Blanche to Face Lawmakers Amid Uproar Over $1.8 Billion Fund

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Blanche to Face Lawmakers Amid Uproar Over $1.8 Billion Fund

The acting attorney general’s testimony comes a day after the Justice Department signaled it would abide by a court ruling halting the fund tempora...

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Henry Nowak case reignites claims of unfair policing

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Henry Nowak case reignites claims of unfair policing

The 18-year-old's murder has sparked debate among politicians over attitudes in policing.

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New Proposal Would Allow Administration to Block Grants if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda

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New Proposal Would Allow Administration to Block Grants if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda

A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-Americ...

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Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

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Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

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Mandelson files: What you need to know

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Mandelson files: What you need to know

The government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment.

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Key messages between Mandelson and ministers

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Key messages between Mandelson and ministers

The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.

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'Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10

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'Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10

Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs.

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PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told

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PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told

Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.

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