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All rights reserved.300en-usTue, 22 Sep 2026 12:21:37 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0922/artificial-intelligence-congress-regulations?icid=rssf58959c9c1840baa1d2ea6e10094a995Few members of Congress have the kind of technology background that could be useful as they discuss regulating artificial intelligence.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0921/politics-baby-boomers-election?icid=rssba6977ecf239caed86368813b053ea6fElecting younger candidates might not quickly change older Americans' influence in Congress.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:26:29 EDTSimon Montlakehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0921/trump-ai-china-regulate?icid=rss20e86cc93c0fedc41030ee5f3a415c23The likelihood of a comprehensive U.S.-China agreement on AI out of this week’s summit remains low. But the two nations might find a way to indicate they’re working together to address concerns about AI safety.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:17 EDTLinda Feldmannhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0920/ICE-agent-shoots-and-wounds-man-in-Austin-Texas-officials-say?icid=rssdc33a497b0b63d5491ef3bb60a0c8b67The Austin police chief said the man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot at least once Sunday afternoon.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:28:16 EDTJesse Bedayn and Christopher Weberhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0918/trump-cnn-white-house-press-freedom?icid=rssdfc6caabe2c4807fa6c6e9e32a55b20dPresident Donald Trump announced a ban on three major news outlets – CNN, Politico, and MS NOW – calling them purveyors of “fake news.”Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:08:01 EDTLinda Feldmannhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0917/fema-storm-fire-flood-hamilton-trump?icid=rss752865565c2bf770a3857331814db0d9Cam Hamilton faces a test as the new Federal Emergency Management Agency head, addressing rising needs while letting local responders take the lead.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:35:44 EDTPatrik Jonssonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0917/artificial-intelligence-human-choice-history?icid=rss0ba71c1a76f55a879ec72abca4653efbMargaret O’Mara has studied similar points in American history and says that the pace of artificial intelligence growth and the technology’s risks do not have to be overwhelming.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:27:43 EDTLaina Gustafsonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0917/america-250-native-americans?icid=rss182b55abadb220bc0fb5b403be728a86The relationship between Native Americans and colonists is often seen as a clash of civilizations during and after the Revolution. But the story is more complex.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:10 EDTScott BaldaufMelanie Stetson Freemanhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0916/fed-rates-warsh-inflation?icid=rss889368fcc4f24cef1b4cb38535932015As the Iran war pushes up the price of fuel and food, experts say Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had little choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:25:42 EDTSimon Montlakehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0916/military-ships-asia-iran-war-korea?icid=rssd6b1740fdc20d2f2f65d466b5e7a644aAnalysts warn that the U.S.-Iran war is syphoning vital ships, weapons, and troops from the Pacific, risking emboldening rivals China and North Korea.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:11:50 EDTAnna Mulrine Grobehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0916/anthropic-artificial-intelligence-risk-safety?icid=rss1bd493c794de0371581f88e88d1ccc24A broad array of speakers from lawmakers to theologians voiced doubts about unregulated artificial intelligence at a “pro-human” Washington event Tuesday. AI is testing humanity’s ability to establish guardrails even as tech advances.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0915/immigration-ice-trump-oklahoma?icid=rss175f48c99fac49b51be59dc72f776f07U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has expanded its capabilities through agreements that deputize state and local law enforcement.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:22:01 EDTSarah MatusekAlfredo Sosahttps://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2026/0915/ai-epa-trump-chemicals-pesticides-environment?icid=rss3a063e7866b6e09fd75b6a453b1924bdFederal law requires U.S. government agencies to disclose how they’re using AI tools in their work. But in the case of the EPA, this doesn’t appear to be happening.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:17 EDTAaron GlantzStory Hinckleyhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0915/buc-ees-trademark-disputes-beaver?icid=rss156ce8c0c953e0d81bfb656d42f2aee7The roadside oasis Buc-ee’s is known for brisket tacos and immaculate bathrooms. But its aggressive lawsuits alleging infringement of its beaver logo are sparking controversy.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTPatrik Jonssonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0914/supreme-court-mail-ballots-midterms?icid=rsse43fe3efba188260250a073e6e2d889cCritics said the Trump plan for the U.S. Postal Service could disrupt states’ delivery of ballots to eligible voters as the Nov. 3 vote approaches and cause chaos, given imminent mailing of ballots.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:55:40 EDTAndrew Chunghttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0914/anthropic-researcher-ai-warning-congress?icid=rss33144c5dbcf54e0263ed161f900325f1A warning from a former Anthropic employee about artificial intelligence’s potential to harm or eliminate humanity has prompted a flurry of action in Congress.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:16:35 EDTCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0914/washington-corruption-trump-congress?icid=rssbb2ae5481cfb448372f5cb3203989065History shows periods of corruption tend to be followed by waves of reform. But legislative or constitutional fixes face high hurdles in such polarized times.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:06:31 EDTLinda Feldmannhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0913/elections-midterms-georgia-democracy-ai?icid=rss3bf5b55273ff72a860f023015e84d412There's a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they’ve been cast.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:27:47 EDTKate Brumbackhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0911/midterm-elections-trump-constitution?icid=rss3c28c737769d849d6fccc5b5c4e885b8The crafters of the U.S. Constitution, wary of centralizing power, gave states and Congress oversight over national elections. The president’s role is to enforce federal laws, including voter laws. The Trump administration is now testing the boundaries of that enforcement power, in the name of rooting out voter fraud.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:25:04 EDTHenry Gasshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0911/republican-convention-dallas-trump-vance?icid=rss9cb52899781121e11bcc8d9d7d8d5ccdWith midterm elections for control of Congress drawing closer, a challenge for Republicans is Donald Trump’s deep slump in public approval. This week in Dallas, the president has been trying to turn that liability around on live TV. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTSimon Montlake