Congress battle drifts deeper into red territory
The battle for Congress is shifting deeper into red territory as both parties deem some races essentially over.
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More Americans view Democrats favorably as midterms inch nearer
More than half of Americans say Democrats would do a better job keeping the US prosperous, while only 37% believe Republicans would, according to Gallup polling.
Semafor Tech1 min readTrump AI directive sparks questions
An Anthropic incident in which a testing model submitted visa applications, according to a State Department spokesman, spurred the task force’s first “action.”
Semafor Tech2 min readTrump weighs Guilfoyle’s future
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s future as US ambassador to Greece is in question following critical reporting.
Semafor Tech1 min readWhy would anyone want this job?
On May 13, 2022, then-White House Middle East envoy Brett McGurk asked his boss how he liked his job. Joe Biden, he’d noticed, had been a chatty, expressive vice president, but had grown quieter in a way that wasn’t just about his age.
Semafor Tech3 min readSwing-district Democrats keep focus on high prices
Controversies arpimd the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement and foreign lobbying aren’t steering Democrats away from talk of affordability.
Semafor Tech2 min readMore anti-Trump billboards hit the heartland
Home of the Brave is nearly doubling its billboard campaign in Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa.
Semafor Tech1 min readTrump faces Russia diesel deal blowback
The US president defended his deal with Moscow to suspend export sanctions on Russian fuel, calling it “the right choice.”
Semafor Tech1 min readObama cuts ad in Mississippi Senate race
Democrats are hoping nominee Scott Colom delivers an upset in the deep red state in the November midterm elections.
Semafor Tech2 min readUS threatens to halt Ukraine arms
The US threatened to halt arms sales to Europe for use in Ukraine unless Kyiv stopped striking Russian refineries, the Financial Times reported, accelerating a stunning deterioration in ties between the allies.
Semafor Tech1 min readIndia hits out at Washington criticism as ties fray further
The dispute is one of a number of risks to India’s IT sector, which contributes roughly 7% of the country’s GDP.
Semafor Tech1 min readDemocrats unite around Hegseth impeachment push
Given the bruising memories of President Trump’s two trials, targeting Cabinet secretaries could be a pressure release valve.
Semafor Tech5 min readTrump says US will not strike Iran before midterms
Oil markets largely shrugged off US President Donald Trump’s pledge on Thursday not to strike Iran before November’s midterm election.
Semafor Tech1 min readTrump-tied firm helped organize political advisers’ Balkans travel
Chris LaCivita and James Blair’s trip to the Balkans occurred after former Trump campaign adviser Alex Garcia initially reached out, multiple people told Semafor.
Semafor Tech3 min read'Got to be more careful': Paxton leaks prompt Republican handwringing
The Senate nominee’s campaign isn’t fatally wounded, but this week has exacerbated perceptions of disarray in a tight race.
Semafor Tech2 min readTrump administration blocks tech companies from visa program
Vice President JD Vance headlined an event that also announced a massive visa fraud probe of universities.
Semafor Tech3 min readFTC advancing on its AI safety probe
The agency still faces questions about how deep its investigation will get, given the Trump administration’s light touch.
Semafor Tech5 min readFewer Americans support companies taking stances on hot-button issues: poll
Forty-seven percent of Americans support businesses taking stances on current events, per Gallup — down from a high of 51% last year.
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