Ads accusing Republican candidates of protecting Epstein fill airwaves in final midterm push

But select Democrats, too, are being accused of having ties to the late sex offender as country prepares to vote In races across the country, Democratic candidates or groups that support them have released ads accusing Republicans of protecting pedophiles by voting against legislation to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The ads appear intended … Read more

Christian group touts ‘ethical’ tech features as concerns over out-of-control AI tools persist

The leader of a Christian ministry that built its own artificial intelligence application to guide users in their spiritual journey warns companies developing AI systems need to implement “ethical guidelines” to ensure their technology doesn’t harm people. Ligonier Ministries president and CEO Chris Larson says that the true highest intelligence is God, and shared a … Read more

Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says

Environmental Defense Fund analysis shows administration handed out $950m and Clean Air Act exemptions It’s a good time to be a coal plant in the US. The Trump administration has given support to almost half of the nation’s coal plants, helping them to continue operating despite economic and regulatory headwinds, according to a new analysis … Read more

Affordability, AI and Iran: Americans on the key issues guiding their midterm votes

Guardian readers share their concerns and disillusionment with the political climate under Trump as elections loom Millions of Americans will head to the polls on 3 November in elections that will determine control of the Republican-held House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships of 36 states. The midterms come amid mounting public … Read more

How Trump and his allies seek to interfere the US midterm elections

The administration’s efforts have raised concerns among experts about potential disruptions after election day Donald Trump is waging a brazen effort to interfere with voting in this year’s midterm elections, escalating concerns that the federal government will try to slow down certification of election results – a strategy that could create chaos when the new … Read more

This rightwing evangelical was one of Trump’s biggest backers. Why isn’t he talking about the midterms?

Lance Wallnau has gathered supporters to talk about Charlie Kirk and school boards – with no mention of GOP One of Donald Trump’s most influential Christian nationalist backers has privately shied away from rallying supporters for the Republican party before the midterms, instead urging them to focus their attention elsewhere – including emulating El Salvador … Read more