Anthropic AI defies Pentagon over expanded military use of its tech despite Hegseth blacklist threat The AI model, named Claude, is the only one currently running in the military's classified systems The Independent UK · Feb 27
Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard Four people were killed and six injured in the incident Wednesday. Axios · Feb 26
House Democratic leaders to force vote on reining in Trump's Iran war powers Some Republicans have indicated they may vote with Democrats on the resolution. Axios · Feb 26
AI "hot takes" are becoming a market risk Viral essays and AI product announcements are wiping billions off company valuations, creating a new narrative risk that communications teams must manage. Axios · Feb 26
Wiles "in shock" over FBI phone-record subpoena Kash Patel called the subpoena "the tip of the iceberg." Axios · Feb 26
Trump didn't endorse them, but they're acting like he did Republicans in races nationwide covet Trump's blessing, tout his endorsement — and can be a bit misleading when they don't get it. Axios · Feb 26
U.S. launches investigation after Cuba kills 4 on Florida boat Marco Rubio said officials were still gathering facts about what happened, but there was no U.S. government operation in Cuba. Axios · Feb 26
Republicans hesitant to censure Rep. Al Green again House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's not sure censure is "going to be appropriate." Axios · Feb 26
Scoop: Pentagon takes first step toward blacklisting Anthropic The Pentagon asked at least two major defense contractors to assess their reliance on Claude. Axios · Feb 25
Jeffries defends Democratic outbursts at State of the Union "I thought the Democratic response was appropriately restrained and forceful," the Democratic leader said. Axios · Feb 25
Hegseth issues an ultimatum to ‘woke AI’ startup Anthropic: Get with military program by Friday or lose $200 million The Department of Defense gave the AI company a deadline of Friday to allow the Pentagon to use its AI as it sees fit or face steep penalties. Fortune · Feb 25
Pentagon to Anthropic: If You Won't Let Us Use Your AI for Mass Surveillance or Autonomous Weapons, Expect Punishment Pete Hegseth has threatened to invoke the Defense Production Act to force Anthropic to come around. Reason · Feb 25
Trump announces new retirement plan at State of the Union Americans who don't have 401(k)s would have access to a retirement plan similar to that available to federal workers. Axios · Feb 25
Exclusive: U.S. must overhaul military readiness and tech metrics, report urges "You can think about readiness as being binary, being zero or one. But in reality it is gray." Axios · Feb 25
Axios · Feb 25 Canada, like Europe, seeks to break U.S. defense dependency "We have relied too heavily on our geography and others to protect us," said Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Axios · Feb 25 Around half of Democrats skip Trump State of the Union "I didn't want to be part of the drama," one senior House Democrat who skipped the speech told Axios.
Axios · Feb 25 House Republican join Democrats in Epstein protest at State of the Union Rep. Nancy Mace will wear a pin given to her by the brother of Virginia Giuffre Roberts.
International Business Times UK · Feb 25 Donald Trump Health Fears: Psychologist Warns President's 'Deteriorating Brain' Risks World War A psychologist's claims about Donald Trump's cognitive fitness have been rejected by the White House as the administration weighs its next steps on Iran. The remarks coincide with new reports of expanded US military deployments and stalled diplomacy.
Axios · Feb 24 Hegseth gives Anthropic CEO until Friday to back down in AI safeguards fight "The only reason we're still talking to these people is we need them and we need them now."
Axios · Feb 24 Charles Kushner is the latest ambassador stirring trouble. Here's a list. France cut off Charles Kushner after he skipped a summons.
Axios · Feb 24 How states are testing ICE resistance strategies The efforts will likely lead to court fights with the Trump administration.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Trump’s top general desperately trying to warn against war with Iran: Report General Dan Caine has warned that a war with Iran could deplete the power of the United States’ military
We Got This Covered · Feb 24 Secret Democratic report confirms what everyone suspected about Kamala Harris’ loss, but party leaders don’t want you to see it It is what quietly tanked her campaign.
Axios · Feb 24 Why the global AI data center boom is stalling It's a sign of mounting collisions in the AI race — from power constraints and grid equipment shortages to community opposition.