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White House Names Jay Clayton to Lead New Federal AI Task Force
The new group will coordinate federal artificial-intelligence policy and report directly to the president and White House chief of staff.
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White House & Technology · 2026-10-04
White House Names Jay Clayton to Lead New Federal AI Task Force
The new group will coordinate federal artificial-intelligence policy and report directly to the president and White House chief of staff.
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Ohio Campaign Rally Sharpens Debate Over Data Centers and Household Costs
President Trump defended large data-center projects while campaigning for Senator Jon Husted in a race shaped by electricity prices, farmland and manufacturing jobs.
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United States and 16 Countries Endorse Kyoto Science Vision
The nonbinding declaration promotes AI-assisted discovery, autonomous experimentation and new research institutions while leaving implementation to participating governments.
Read full articleWashington Tribune
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White House & Congress · 2026-10-04
Daylight-Saving Dispute Escalates After President Posts Senator's Phone Number
The confrontation with Senator Tom Cotton moves a stalled policy debate into questions of privacy, pressure and institutional responsibility.
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Scotlandville's movement into a majority-white congressional district shows how court decisions and mapmaking translate into practical changes in political representation.
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Supreme Court Opens Term With Climate-Liability Case
The justices will consider whether Boulder may pursue state-law claims against ExxonMobil and Suncor over alleged climate-related deception and costs.
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Supreme Court & Environment · 2026-10-04
Supreme Court Opens Term With Climate-Liability Case
The justices will consider whether Boulder may pursue state-law claims against ExxonMobil and Suncor over alleged climate-related deception and costs.
Read full articleWashington Arts & Civic Life · 2026-10-04
Maryland Music Festival Links Performance, Protest and Voter Participation
The inaugural event near Washington brought musicians and civic groups together one month before the midterm elections, with proceeds supporting voter-access organizations.
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White House Names Jay Clayton to Lead New Federal AI Task Force
The new group will coordinate federal artificial-intelligence policy and report directly to the president and White House chief of staff.
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