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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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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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 denies Trump's push to deploy National Guard in Chicago

The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to let President Trump send National Guard troops to the Chicago area.Why it matters: The 6-3 ruling in the conservative-majority high court leaves in place a lower-court order temporarily barring Trump from deploying the National Guard to Illinois.It marks a signi…

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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.

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Is Susie Wiles an innocent bystander in Trump’s White House? | Sidney Blumenthal

As chief of staff, she has stifled her temptation to intervene time and time againSusie Wiles has the gimlet eye of an alcoholic’s daughter. She is always on edge, vigilant to the slightest movement, fearful of sudden danger, and has learned to withdraw herself from the chaos in order to survive. Sh…

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Pulled ’60 Minutes’ Report, Briefly Streamed in Canada, Is All Over the Internet Now

At the last minute, CBS News held a segment about Venezuelan men who were deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador. It surfaced online anyway.

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Trump expands travel ban to Syrians, Palestinians and others

Map: Axios VisualsPresident Trump on Tuesday expanded his administration's travel ban with full restrictions against five new countries and people with Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents, as well as partial restrictions on 15 countries.Why it matters: The move is part of the administratio…

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Trump admin says it's "escalating" review of Mark Kelly to an "official" investigation

The Pentagon said Monday it is "escalating" a "preliminary review" into "serious allegations of misconduct" leveled against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired naval officer, after he clashed with President Trump.The big picture: A Pentagon spokesperson said in an emailed statement that Kelly now f…