Ward: Technology

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Is democracy always about truth? Why we may need to loosen our views to heal our divisions

We find ourselves in the midst of a crisis of truth. Trust in public institutions of knowledge (schools, legacy media, universities and experts) is at an all-time low, and blatant liars are drawing political support around the world. It seems we collectively have ceased to care about the truth.

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Jack Smith calls for House committee to release full videotape of his deposition

Former special counsel Jack Smith wants the recording of his full deposition to a House panel released. His attorneys sent a letter on Dec. 18 to House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) requesting that his closed-door deposition be made public. “Mr. Smith respectfully requests the prompt…

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Fresh Epstein files release contains multiple Trump references

A new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Tuesday contains numerous references to President Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then friend's private jet, and other claims that his Justice Department described as "untrue and sensationalist." Story by Camille Knight…

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SPEED Act passes in House despite changes that threaten clean power projects

The bill would significantly curtail scope of the federal environmental review process.

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Is Trump mentally OK? A look back at the president’s unusual behavior in 2025

Trump has shown erratic and bizarre behavior throughout the year, leading to questions about his mental acuityIn an address from the White House in December, Donald Trump claimed that, over the past 11 months, his administration had brought “more positive change” than any government in US history.“T…

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Democrats grapple with internal divisions heading into new year

The Democratic Party is debating the future of the 2024 election, while the Trump administration links tariffs to GDP growth, the hemp industry receives a lifeline, and the Supreme Court rules against Trump deploying National Guard troops to Chicago.

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Woman deported before she could see dying husband in ICE custody: ‘I never saw him again’

Francisco Gaspar-Andrés died in El Paso hospital after being detained at Fort Bliss – his wife was deported to Guatemala without a chance to see himA Guatemalan man has become the first person to die in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Fort Bliss army base in Texas. Hi…

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Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I.

The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.

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Lawmaker Returns to Migrant Center Where She Clashed With U.S. Agents

Representative LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, called on immigration officials to close Delaney Hall in Newark, calling detainees’ food and medical care inadequate.

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Trump just declared Christmas Eve a national holiday. Here’s what’s open and closed?

It's one of two new holidays he announced.

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Trump says ‘anyone who disagrees’ with him will never head Federal Reserve

US president is reviewing candidates to replace outgoing Fed chief Jerome Powell, who disagreed on interest rates.

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19 States Sue to Block White House Plan to End Gender-Related Care for Minors

The coalition of states seeks to stop a Trump administration effort to cut off federal funding to hospitals that provide such care.

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US bars five Europeans over alleged efforts to ‘censor American viewpoints’

US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.

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Justices Block National Guard Deployment in Chicago

Also, economic growth surged through the summer. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Republican wins South Carolina state House special election

Republican John Lastinger has won the special election for a South Carolina state House seat vacated by ex-state Rep. RJ May (R), who pleaded guilty this year to distributing child sexual abuse material, Decision Desk HQ projects. Lastinger, a pastor, defeated Democrat and retired Army colonel Josep…

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Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators

State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformationThe state department has barred five Europeans from the US, accusing them of leading efforts to pressure tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints, in the …

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Trump mentioned in newly released Epstein files

The Justice Department released thousands of new documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, including many that mention President Trump. Scott MacFarlane reports.

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Trump administration to overhaul lottery system for H-1B visas

‘Weighted’ selection process that prioritises higher-paid and more skilled applicants will begin in February

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Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?

Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.

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Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, dealing a setback to his immigration crackdown and raising fresh questions about the limits of presidential authority to use the military for domestic law enforcement.