Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed a temporary ban on building AI datacenters to address environmental, economic, and social concerns. They argue the pause would give the government time to create regulations to limit energy use, protect jobs, and ensure the benefits of AI are shared broadly. The plan also includes restricting exports of AI hardware to countries without similar safeguards. The proposal reflects growing public concern … Continue reading Bernie Sanders and AOC introduce bill to pause building of new datacenters

After weeks of stalled negotiations, lawmakers in Congress are working on a partial funding plan for the Department of Homeland Security as a prolonged shutdown strains airport operations and security. The proposal, backed by Republicans, would fund most of DHS but exclude key immigration enforcement operations, which Democrats oppose without major reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Donald Trump has also resisted the deal, insisting it include the SAVE … Continue reading DHS funding deal on shaky ground as Trump and Democrats both decline to embrace it

Federal housing director Bill Pulte has asked prosecutors to investigate Letitia James over alleged mortgage insurance fraud involving applications to insurers in Florida and Illinois. Previous attempts to bring similar charges against James have failed in court, including a dismissed case in Virginia. James, a known opponent of Donald Trump, previously secured a major fraud judgment against him, though financial penalties were later overturned and are under appeal. The investigation is part of a … Continue reading Trump housing chief requests new criminal investigation into Letitia James

Alexander Lukashenko has begun his first official visit to North Korea to strengthen ties between the two nations, both aligned with Russia. During the visit, he and Kim Jong Un are expected to sign a “treaty of friendship” and multiple cooperation agreements. The move reflects growing collaboration amid North Korea’s military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and Belarus’s role in that conflict. Analysts say North Korea is receiving aid and technology from Russia in return, strengthening its position while … Continue reading Belarus’s Lukashenko makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties

Greenland’s pro-independence Naleraq party won its first seat in Denmark’s parliament, signaling growing dissatisfaction with ties to Copenhagen. The party gained 24.6% of the vote, doubling its support since 2022 amid increased global attention on Greenland. Naleraq’s representative pledged to push for stronger Greenlandic influence and a faster path to independence. The result highlights political divisions, as Greenland’s current government favors a gradual approach while maintaining cooperation with Denmark, Reuters … Continue reading Greenland independence party wins seat in Danish parliament at key moment

The Department of Homeland Security faces a looming shutdown that could break the record for the longest-ever federal funding lapse if President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats fail to reach a deal before lawmakers’ two-week Easter and Passover recess. Trump complicated negotiations by demanding that any DHS funding agreement include the GOP’s partisan SAVE America elections bill. Talks have picked up amid growing disruptions, particularly … Continue reading Pressure builds on Congress as DHS shutdown threatens to drag into April