What to look for in Kevin Warsh’s big day on Capitol Hill
At Kevin Warsh’s Fed confirmation hearing today, Republicans will cast him as a change agent ready to shake up a tradition-bound institution.Driving the news: In remarks introducing Warsh obtained by Axios, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) will say the onetime Fed governor “brings a reformer’s heart” and “will shake up a stagnant institution at a time…
Read MoreNine lessons for the US from Viktor Orbán’s defeat | Kenneth Roth
As US elections approach, the Hungarian prime minister’s loss is a reminder that history does not march relentlessly toward autocracyViktor Orbán’s electoral loss was a slap in the face for Donald Trump and JD Vance, who had enthusiastically endorsed Europe’s most visible autocrat but proved unable to salvage his candidacy. But Hungarian voters’ 12 April…
Read MoreWhy is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan
The president’s fixation on culture-war grievances is a colossal misreading of voters who just want prices to come down. He has forgotten why he was re-electedIn a carefully coordinated publicity stunt last week, Donald Trump received a McDonald’s takeaway order from delivery driver Sharon Simmons, a 58-year-old grandmother of 10 from Arkansas. Simmons, a Trump…
Read MoreMinnesota boy fighting for life after rescuing younger brother from creek
Ashkan Thibodeaux, five years old, saved his kid brother Wyatt after he fell into ‘icy water’ of creek they were exploringSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA five-year-old Minnesota boy reportedly jumped into frigid water after his younger brother fell in on Easter Sunday to successfully rescue…
Read MoreWant to Speak to the Manager? At a New San Francisco Store, That’s A.I.
Andon Market in San Francisco is billed as the first retail boutique run by an artificial intelligence agent. So far, the inventory seems random, and there are too many candles.
Read MoreA Governor Who Stressed Pragmatism Is Hounded by Politics
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.
Read MoreSupreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies
AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.
Read MoreEthics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
Read MoreUK hopes to lure expats back from the UAE as war challenges Dubai’s appeal
The U.K. is seeking to lure British residents back from the UAE as war in the Middle East rattles confidence in Dubai’s safe‑haven image.
Read MoreYoung people hate today’s job market. You can’t blame it all on AI
We wrote last week about the societal, academic and economic implications of young Americans scared of AI (“The kids aren’t AI-right, Part 1”). Today, we dig deeper into job panic.Young Americans are scared of more than AI. They’re downright panicky about finding a job at all.Only 20% of young workers told Gallup in Q4 last…
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