College Football Week 2 Winners and Losers: Oregon’s Dan Lanning Leads a Saturday of Overthinking Fortune favored the bold, but not the reckless. Sports Illustrated · Sep 13
Ted Cruz brutally booed on ESPN before Texas college football game: ‘You suck!’ Even some fans standing just behind Ted Cruz — who were visible on camera — joined in The Independent UK · Sep 12
Calls for Democrats to be shot go unchallenged at Republican convention Crowd member repeatedly said some Democrats ‘should be shot’ during Ted Cruz’s speech, without senator responding The Guardian - US · Sep 12
Trump personality cult alive and well in Dallas – will it power Republican midterm success? President the star of the show at two-day convention, but party’s plan to treat November elections as referendum on Trump himself poses grave risks The Guardian - US · Sep 12
After a decade of failed bills and three years of resignations, Washington finally discovers it cares about AI safety Jacob Coxon's resignation didn't start this fight, but his resignation ignited the moment officials on both sides stopped staying quiet about it Fortune · Sep 12
Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed responds after crowd at Trump’s convention calls for him to be shot ‘Look, I’m a dad with two daughters, and I hope those daughters get to grow up and live with their dad,’ El-Sayed said The Independent UK · Sep 11
Trump waves away AI threat to humanity as he boasts of US lead over China IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 11
After Trump, who? JD Vance leads GOP succession talk; Rubio, DeSantis also draw support As Republican voters and delegates look ahead to the 2028 presidential nomination, JD Vance emerges as a strong frontrunner, gaining notable support from attendees at a recent convention. Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis also command attention among delegates, highlighting a competitive landscape. With many still undecided, discussions within the party… The Times of India · Sep 11
Trump dismisses fears over AI as Ted Cruz says he’d prefer ‘US killer robots’ to Chinese ones President Donald Trump rejects anxiety over potential existential threat posed by artificial intelligence but warns against allowing China to take the lead in developing it The Independent UK · Sep 11
Keep humans as pets? Amid Anthropic researcher’s ‘AI will kill humans’ warning, how AI could take over the world without wiping us out AI researchers express concerns about potential human extinction and enfeeblement. These fears stem from loss-of-control scenarios and deliberate human misuse of AI. Highly intelligent AI agents might pursue their own goals, disregarding human well-being. Misaligned AI could view humans as obstacles to achieving their objectives. Catastrophic scenarios also include societal… The Economic Times · Sep 11
‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war The Guardian - US · Sep 11
JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience The Guardian - US · Sep 11
JD Vance puts 2028 ambitions on display as Trump movement confronts succession question JD Vance delivered a nationalistic speech at the Republican Dallas convention, testing his 2028 White House prospects. He emphasized an "American birthright" and criticized Democrats for opposing it. The convention focused on immigration and cultural issues, attacking Muslim politicians. Republicans are considering Vance as a successor to Donald Trump's movement.… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Hecklers shout ‘He should be shot’ as Ted Cruz calls out El-Sayed and Talarico at Trump convention Republicans increasingly seek to tie Democrats to left-wing members of the caucus and personalities like Hasan Piker The Independent UK · Sep 10
Fortune · Sep 10 Why did this AI doomer moment break the internet when so many others didn't? A researcher's resignation post over AI extinction risk has drawn over 100 million views, telling us something about ourselves and AI.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers' safety warnings The reaction was broader than after previous statements from OpenAI and Anthropic staffers about safety concerns, drawing input from lawmakers who do not often forcefully engage in debates over how to govern AI.
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Ted Cruz squirms on CNN as Kaitlan Collins grills him over Trump’s 9/11 claims IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Ted Cruz ridiculed for defending Trump 9/11 claims Texas senator called a ‘bootlicker’ for leaping to President Donald Trump’s defense over contested anecdote
The Guardian - US · Sep 10 Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030 Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon said AI will become ‘superhuman systems’ that can cause human extinction by the end of the decade
We Got This Covered · Sep 9 Ted Cruz came in to bat for Trump after the latter’s disputed 9/11 claim, only to be trolled over the video he was allegedly found liking on X The internet doesn't forget.
Latin Times · Sep 9 Trump's Double Keynote Headlines Lineup at First-Ever GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas: How to Watch 2026 RNC Trump opens and closes the GOP's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas today. Full schedule, live-stream links, and why Rubio isn't speaking.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 8 GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance The two-day gathering, informally dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” will put Texas at the center of the political world as it hits the homestretch of its most competitive election cycle in years.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 5 MAGA Inc. cavalry arrives for Paxton in Texas Senate as Trump’s PAC places $10 million ad buy This is the first buy that Trump’s well-heeled political operation has made for a general election, underscoring how critical Texas’ Senate race is to the GOP’s hopes.
The Times of India · Sep 3 Natalie Harp came in, gave Trump a printout of Elon Musk's post: Ted Cruz reveals how Trump vs Musk unfolded in front of his eyes, like a 'hand grenade was thrown in the middle of everything' The major fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk last year had a last-minute push from President Trump's closest aide Natalie Harp, Ted Cruz insinuated at a recent podcast as he said Natalie just printed Elon Musk's social media post in which he claimed that Trump's name is in the…
Roll Call · Sep 3 Vance sidesteps endorsing Thune to continue as leader, plays coy on 2028 plans A day after Donald Trump said flatly that someone else will be president in two-and-a-half years, Vice President JD Vance reignited the 2028 embers Thursday with another turn at the White House briefing room podium, though he played coy about his own plans. Vance sparred with reporters over the conflict…