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Judge Skeptical of Meta’s Claims It Did Not Violate Copyright Law in AI Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by authors who claim Meta used their work to train its large language model without informing them.
Trump Unveils Plans to Rename Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day for World War I’
The president also said he will change the name of Victory in Europe Day.
Army to Cut 1,000 Jobs as Hegseth Orders Major Overhaul
The defense secretary directed the Army to undergo a ‘comprehensive transformation.’
Most US-Bound iPhones Will No Longer Be Made in China, Says Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook told investors in a second quarter earnings call that the company will import the bulk of its phones for the American market from India.
TikTok Hit With $600 Million Fine for Breaching EU Data Protection Rules
The company was also ordered to suspend data transfers to China, if its processing is not fully compliant within six months.
US House Votes to Block California’s Plan to Ban Sale of Gas-Powered Cars
California’s regulations would have raised costs for consumers and threatened critical supply chains if they weren’t repealed, lawmakers said.
Negotiator Says EU Could Buy More LNG, Soya Beans to Make Up Trade Gap
The European Union’s top negotiator, Maros Sefcovic, said all 27 members wanted to negotiate but were prepared to retaliate if a deal could not be reached.
Trump Proposes Cutting Government Spending by $163 Billion in New Budget Plan
The budget prioritizes dismantling what it calls a ‘weaponized’ federal bureaucracy and eliminating funding for progressive initiatives.
Trump Announces 1st Judicial Nomination Since Returning to White House
Trump said he’s nominating Whitney Hermandorfer to the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
US Economy Adds 177,000 New Jobs in April, Tops Market Estimates
Payroll growth was led by health care, transportation and warehousing, and financial activities.
Trump Orders to Cut Federal Funding for NPR and PBS, Citing Biased Reporting
The president said that providing funding to NPR and PBS runs counter to the ‘principle of impartiality.’
DOJ Alleges Illinois Workplace Privacy Law Infringes Federal Immigration Authority
The DOJ said the state law obfuscates federal requirements on employment eligibility, by adding layers of protection for employees and ‘confusing’ requirements.
CIA Launches Videos to Persuade Chinese Officials to Work for Them
The CIA published two videos aimed at persuading Chinese officials to share state and trade secrets with the United States.
German Spy Agency Officially Classifies AfD Party as ‘Extremist’
The federal intelligence agency said that the populist political party aims to exclude certain population groups from ‘equal participation in society.’
Risking Beijing’s Ire, Mineral-Rich Zimbabwe Wants US Trade
Improved relations between Harare and Washington could undermine China’s significant investments in Zimbabwe, experts say.
Congressional Republicans Remain Divided on Medicaid Funding as Committee Vote Nears
The cost of Medicaid, which covers 90 million low-income Americans, has doubled in 10 years, making it a key issue in spending negotiations.
Europe Hardens Stance on Asylum Seekers, Faces Legal Battles
Italy recently sent rejected asylum seekers to ‘repatriation hubs’ in Albania.
Southeast Asian Countries Move to Accommodate US While Balancing China Ties
Beijing hopes for an anti-U.S. bloc, but the region’s governments must weigh their overall interests, analysts say.
DOGE Team Member Details Backlash After Leaving Harvard to Work for Agency
‘I dropped out of Harvard and came here to serve my country, and it’s been unfortunate to see lost friendships,’ the staffer says.
Protesters Call for Return of Abrego Garcia in DC
Supporters of the Salvadoran illegal immigrant held multiple rallies across Washington, alleging that his deportation by the Trump administration was unlawful.
