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- President Donald Trump is defending the rapid expansion of AI as industry leaders call for more safeguards around the technology.
- Immigration lawyers say the Trump administration is withholding or heavily redacting records that immigrants need to prove their legal status.
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- The Supreme Court blocked a Trump administration plan to change rules around mail-in voting for the midterm election, finding that it would cause confusion as some states begin early voting.
- President Donald Trump is defending the rapid expansion of AI as industry leaders call for more safeguards around the technology.
- Immigration lawyers say the Trump administration is withholding or heavily redacting records that immigrants need to prove their legal status.
- A new sports betting ad featuring Sydney Sweeney is drawing backlash from female athletes who say it sends the wrong message about women in sports.
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