Musk and other tech leaders signal support for universal basic income amid AI-fueled layoffs

Tech billionaires like Elon Musk are backing universal basic income as more companies lay off workers due to artificial intelligence, but some lawmakers are skeptical. Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Semafor, join “The Takeout” to discuss this and other top stories out of Capitol Hill. Source link

Pete Hegseth says the naval blockade of Iran’s ports are going “global”

Pete Hegseth says the naval blockade of Iran’s ports are going “global” – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House said in-person Iran peace talks will resume this weekend in Pakistan. It comes as the war approaches 8 weeks. CBS News’ Eleanor Watson and Cristian Benavides have the latest details on the war and … Read more

Transgender lawmaker ‘doesn’t know what a woman is,’ White House says after dig at Trump firings

Newsom’s wife slams Trump firings of Bondi, Noem, sparking panel debate Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, makes controversial claims about President Trump’s administration, accusing him of a ‘war on all women’ after the firings of Pam Bondi and Krisit Noem. A Fox News panel vigorously debates Newsom’s perspective, with contributors highlighting … Read more

Maine Gov. Janet Mills says no to ban on data center construction

Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a hallmark bill late Friday that would have halted the construction of large data centers in the New England state for 18 months. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The governor was debating whether to sign the bill, let the bill … Read more

End of Justice Department’s Powell probe could clear way for Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Fed chair

The Justice Department has dropped its criminal investigation into outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank’s renovation. The move clears a key hurdle for President Trump’s pick to replace Powell, Kevin Warsh. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Source link