US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war

Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict US politics live – latest updates The US Senate on Thursday rejected a largely symbolic effort to limit Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran, amid rising regional tensions after the US conducted a “heavy wave” of … Read more

American Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis

Donations to top US provider have dropped to four-year summer low with less than a day’s supply of type O positive The American Red Cross has declared the second-ever national blood supply crisis after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low. On Monday, the 145-year-old non-profit said that as the United States’ largest single … Read more

Florida AG threatens Fauci investigation after Senate hearing

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he will be opening up an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, former National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director, following Fauci’s explosive decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment right and not answer any questions during a congressional hearing Wednesday. “Fauci’s lack of candor to Congress is unbelievable. … Read more

War powers resolution fails as Senate Republicans stand by Trump on Iran

Despite reports of waning munitions, spiking gas prices and concerns of no clear objectives moving forward, Senate Republicans are still giving President Donald Trump wiggle room in the war in Iran. Republicans again blocked another war powers resolution to force an immediate withdrawal of America’s military might from Iran on Thursday. Senate Democrats have tried … Read more

US Navy plans major torpedo stockpile overhaul as military shifts to two-war strategy

The U.S. Navy is poised to overhaul its torpedo inventory under the newly-approved congressional budget as the military shifts toward a “two-war” strategy. Lawmakers made it clear that the U.S. needs to build quantities of undersea weapons sufficient to maintain two major regional conflicts simultaneously, according to Naval News. Manufacturers are now focused on building … Read more

Black people in the US: have you used AI for health-related questions?

We’d like to hear from Black Americans who are using artificial intelligence for health or spiritual guidance Artificial intelligence is growing in influence in the healthcare space, and more people are seeking guidance from AI tools, including AI-generated social media influencers. Black people in the US, who have been long subject to racism in the … Read more