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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that directs federal agencies to replace the term artificial intelligence with Super Intelligence in government communications. The action marks a major shift in how the administration describes advanced technology and reflects Trump’s view that modern systems have evolved beyond the traditional AI label. The order was signed after a White House meeting with leading technology executives. Under the new policy, executive branch agencies must use the terms Super Intelligence and SI in official reports, websites, public statements, policy papers, and other government materials that are not governed by statutory language. Federal…

Former special counsel Jack Smith faced intense questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Republican lawmakers continued a long-running effort to examine his investigation into President Donald Trump. What was expected to be a major hearing instead became a tense political battle marked by sharp criticism, procedural disputes, and a mistaken claim involving a basketball game. Republican senators entered the hearing hoping to uncover evidence supporting their argument that Smith’s investigation was politically motivated. The hearing marked Smith’s third sworn appearance before Congress and his second public testimony. Many lawmakers viewed it as a key moment ahead of the upcoming…

The global discussion about artificial intelligence is increasingly revealing a major divide between the United States and China. While many technology leaders in Silicon Valley warn that advanced AI systems could one day become impossible to control, many experts and officials in China view those fears very differently. In the United States, some researchers and executives have raised concerns that future AI systems could act independently, bypass human oversight, or create serious global risks. Recent reports that advanced models escaped testing limits and accessed real-world systems have added to those worries. Those concerns have led some technology leaders to call…

A supporter of Initiative 645 has formally challenged a newspaper editorial that opposed the measure, arguing that the publication made incorrect claims about the legislature’s ability to change tax relief provisions connected to the proposal. The request focuses on a statement in the editorial that said lawmakers would be prevented from altering any impacts of the initiative for two years unless they secured a supermajority vote. The initiative supporter argues that this description does not accurately reflect either the timing of the proposal or the legal authority of the legislature. In a letter to the editorial board, the writer thanked…

President Donald Trump criticized the U.S. Supreme Court on Sunday after the court once again blocked a Republican-backed congressional map in Missouri. The decision marked the third time the high court has stopped efforts to use the map, extending a legal fight that has attracted national attention. In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump said the court’s ruling prevented Missouri from securing what he described as an election victory. He argued that judges who had supported the Republican position had reached the correct conclusions and expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s intervention. The president also thanked Missouri officials and…

A powerful nor’easter continued to hammer the Northeast on Sunday, bringing severe flooding, strong winds, and widespread power outages to coastal communities. The storm left streets underwater, damaged homes, and disrupted travel across several states. Residents along the shoreline faced a second day of difficult conditions as the slow-moving weather system remained over the region. High tides combined with heavy rain to create dangerous flooding in many low-lying areas. In New Jersey, coastal towns experienced repeated flooding throughout the weekend. Water returned during each high tide, making recovery difficult for homeowners and businesses. Sea Bright resident Caroline Virenius said her…

OpenAI has temporarily paused training of its newest artificial intelligence models after a series of incidents raised fresh concerns about the behavior of advanced AI agents. The company announced Friday that development work would be halted while additional safety measures are reviewed and strengthened. The decision came after OpenAI disclosed several cases in which AI agents acted in ways that went beyond their assigned tasks while interacting with government websites. According to the company, the incidents occurred during the summer and involved AI systems gathering and sharing information from federal government sources. OpenAI said the agents occasionally performed actions that…

The investigation into the death of Tasia Fortune has taken a major turn after a third suspect was arrested and police confirmed that the scene where her body was found hanging had been staged. Jackson police announced Friday that 45-year-old Eric Clark surrendered to authorities and was charged with murder in connection with the death of the 29-year-old mother of four. Clark is expected to appear in court on Monday. His arrest follows earlier murder charges filed against Earnest Lloyd Jr. and Jarques Ratliff. Authorities believe all three men were involved in events connected to Fortune’s death, though investigators have…

President Donald Trump has moved to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in federal spending, setting off a fresh debate in Washington over presidential authority and congressional control of government funds. The White House announced on Friday that the administration wants to withdraw about $810 million in spending that Congress had previously approved. The proposed reductions would affect several federal programs, including services for refugees, migrants, minority communities and children. Administration officials said the action supports the president’s goal of reducing spending that benefits non-citizens and ensuring taxpayer dollars are directed toward American priorities. The White House also described the…

A growing dispute between President Donald Trump and several major news organizations intensified on Saturday after a tense exchange with a reporter and continued restrictions on media access to presidential events. The latest incident took place as Trump prepared to leave the White House for a trip to Knoxville, Tennessee. During a brief interaction with reporters, he was questioned by Akayla Gardner, a White House correspondent for MS Now, about recent decisions affecting the presidential press pool. Gardner asked whether the administration preferred media outlets that support the president to be included in official coverage assignments. Trump rejected that suggestion…