Tech company refuses Pentagon demands on unrestricted use of its AI
The Pentagon is in a dustup with Anthropic as it demands the AI company agree to allow the Department of War to utilize its tech for all lawful uses.
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Live updates: Bill Clinton takes his turn with House panel; Trump heads to Texas
Former President Bill Clinton will sit for a deposition in New York before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His closed-door testimony comes a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was deposed on the matter, during which she criticized questions that veered off…
Capitol agenda: Democrats’ affordability agenda TBD
House Democrats are hoping to solidify their legislative agenda on affordability as midterm campaigning starts to heat up. So far, they don’t know what’s in it. But lawmakers have gathered in Leesburg, Virginia for their annual policy retreat these past few days to try and hammer out the details. “We know it’s not enough to
Trump Administration Cannot Force States to Provide Food Stamp Data: Judge
The Department of Agriculture in Washington on Feb. 17, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Trump administration cannot force states to provide data on people who applied for and received food stamps through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal judge ruled on Feb. 26. Demands by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Bill Clinton to sit for closed-door deposition in Epstein investigation
Former President Clinton will appear for a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Friday, a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s gave her testimony amid the committee’s probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The hearings are being held in Chappaqua, N.Y. Both of the Clintons appear in files tied to…
Trump Being Careful on Iran, Vance Says, Rules Out Years-Long Middle East War
Vice President JD Vance speaks ahead of the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington on Jan. 23, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Vice President JD Vance said on Feb. 26 that President Donald Trump is approaching the prospect of military intervention in Iran cautiously and with “no chance” of the United States becoming mired
Where Iran’s ballistic missiles can reach — and how close they are to the US
Trump warns Iran missiles could "soon reach" U.S. as tensions escalate. Iran's current arsenal threatens American forces across Middle East bases.