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

Utah leaders launch probe into Supreme Court justice over alleged relationship with redistricting lawyer

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and top state lawmakers ordered an independent investigation Friday into a state Supreme Court justice over allegations she had an unethical relationship with an attorney who worked on a high-stakes redistricting case. Justice Diana Hagen, who was appointed by Cox, stands accused … Read more

Air Force is ‘smallest,’ ‘least ready’ in history, National Guard leaders warn Congress in fighter jet plea

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Leaders of the Air National Guard argued that the Air Force’s readiness was woefully inadequate in a recent letter to Congress requesting more funding. “The United States Air Force is the oldest, the smallest, and the least ready in its 78-year history,” the letter, which was obtained … Read more

Hegseth warns Iranian leaders to ‘choose wisely’ on deal with US: ‘We are locked and loaded’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iranian leaders to “choose wisely” on whether to accept a peace deal with the U.S. on Thursday. Hegseth made the comments during a press briefing at the Pentagon, saying the U.S. military is “locked and loaded” and prepared to strike Iran’s energy … Read more

Border czar Homan fires back at Pope Leo, explains what Vatican leaders ‘don’t know’ about immigration

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, revealed that he would “welcome” a discussion with Pope Leo XIV amid the administration’s ongoing spat with the Vatican over disagreements on immigration policy and the Iran conflict. Differing from Vice President JD Vance, who said that “in some cases … Read more

AIPAC may be a new litmus test for Democratic candidates. Leaders say voters’ heads are elsewhere.

NEW ORLEANS — In rapid succession on Friday, three people stood from seats to disrupt a Democratic National Committee meeting, protesting U.S. funding of Israel and chiding the chair for breaking a promise of transparency. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Why you afraid of AIPAC?” … Read more

Chicago teachers want no school on May Day, testing city’s mayor and school leaders

CHICAGO — A tangled political fight over whether Chicago’s public schools will hold classes on May Day is coming down to the wire, confusing tens of thousands of students and parents. The influential teachers union, an ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, wants educators to participate in protests in the nation’s third-largest city on May 1, … Read more

Harris, Buttigieg, other Dem hopefuls court key Black leaders at Sharpton convention

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s only 2026, but the first major cattle call of potential Democratic presidential contenders in the 2028 White House race is underway. Eight Democrats who may launch presidential campaigns are speaking in New York City at the National Action Network’s 35th Anniversary Convention. The gathering, hosted by … Read more