Fifteen bucks a signature: the crisis of money in US politics is growing | Katrina vanden Heuvel

The fight over California’s billionaire tax is just the latest symptom of a crisis that has escalated since 2010 There’s money to be made in California this spring, no startup pitch or buzzy screenplay required. Instead, signatures are one of the state’s most coveted commodities: campaigns are paying $15 apiece to those willing to collect … Read more

Calls grow for Eric Swalwell to resign from House amid sexual assault allegations – US politics live

The California Democrat suspended his campaign for governor amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations by a former staff member and at least three other women Full report – Swalwell quits California governor race Sign up for the Breaking News US email Welcome to our live coverage of US politics. Representative Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner … Read more

US military conducts more deadly strikes against vessels of alleged ‘narco-terrorists’

The U.S. conducted two deadly strikes on Saturday against “vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations,” according to U.S. Southern Command. “Applying total systemic friction on the cartels,” a Sunday night post on SOUTHCOM’s X account declares. “On April 11, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted … Read more

The AI you use every day is biased — and it’s quietly shaping your worldview, new report says

Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life, helping people search for information, complete schoolwork, and make decisions. But what many users don’t realize is that AI systems are not neutral. They are shaped by hidden design choices that influence how they respond — and, ultimately, how people think. The concern is not just … Read more

Snubbed by Trump, GOP candidates fighting for re-election act like they have his backing anyway

President Donald Trump‘s overall poll numbers are sliding, but among Republicans, the president’s approval ratings remain sky-high. Trump’s grip on a Republican Party he reshaped over the past decade remains extremely firm, and his endorsements in GOP primaries are highly influential. “The Trump endorsement is king in any primary,” longtime Republican strategist and communicator Jesse … Read more