On Thursday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on artificial intelligence, overturning previous government policies deemed obstacles to American AI advancement. To retain global AI leadership, the order emphasizes the need for AI systems free from ideological bias or manipulative social agendas. While the order doesn’t specify which policies are hindering AI progress, it […]
President Donald Trump has authorized the release of numerous classified government documents concerning the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a subject of long-standing conspiracy theories. Thursday’s executive order also covers the declassification of remaining federal records related to the deaths of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. This is […]
The climate crisis is no longer a future threat; its impact is felt globally. Last year marked a concerning milestone: global temperatures exceeded pre-industrial levels, highlighting the urgent need for immediate action. Every incremental improvement and responsible leader is crucial. A 2023 survey reveals that 68% of IKEA customers worldwide view climate change as the […]
(SEATTLE) — A federal judge issued a temporary injunction on Thursday against President Trump’s executive order revoking the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, irrespective of parental immigration status. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour sided with Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon, which argued that the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent firmly establish birthright citizenship. […]
At a TIME roundtable in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, business leaders and AI experts examined the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. The TIME100 Talks event, “Go Beyond the Transformative Power of AI,” explored AI’s potential to improve healthcare and address climate change, while also acknowledging the inherent risks of its rapid advancement. […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a video address to the World Economic Forum on Thursday, President Donald Trump offered global leaders lower taxes in exchange for bringing manufacturing to the United States, while threatening tariffs as an alternative. Addressing the forum from the White House on his third day in office, Trump highlighted his executive actions […]
Current events, though challenging, echo past struggles. They are characterized by division, fear, and uncertainty, yet also hold the promise of hope and positive change. Dr. King’s assertion that “Evil and fear have within them the seeds of their own destruction” remains powerfully relevant, as Ambassador Andrew J. Young recently reminded me. Fear consistently attempts […]
Upon assuming the presidency, Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, authorizing the Defense Secretary to redirect funds for border wall construction and mobilize reservists to aid Homeland Security. Six years prior, with illegal border crossings near a 40-year low, Trump similarly declared an emergency. His latest action, while border crossings are […]
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, established birthright citizenship in the U.S., granting citizenship to anyone born within the country’s borders. However, on January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order making birthright citizenship contingent on the parents’ legal status, affecting numerous children born to immigrants each year. This order faced immediate challenges as […]
During a Thursday phone call with President Trump, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince announced the kingdom plans to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years. This announcement follows President Trump’s suggestion that a return trip to Saudi Arabia for his first foreign visit, as he did in 2017, would be contingent […]
In his first presidential interview, President Trump spoke with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. Here are key points from the first segment, broadcast Wednesday. Trump advocates for Biden investigations President Trump expressed his desire for investigations into former President Joe Biden. Following his own indictments—one related to hush money payments and another concerning attempts to overturn […]
BANGKOK — Thailand anticipates hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples will legally wed on Thursday, the inaugural day of a new law affording them the same marital rights as heterosexual couples. The Marriage Equality Act’s implementation designates Thailand as the first Southeast Asian nation and the third in Asia, following Taiwan and Nepal, to legalize same-sex marriage. […]
President Trump’s withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) is deeply regrettable. Reduced funding will significantly impair the WHO’s life-saving work, particularly in impoverished nations. The U.S. is the WHO’s largest single contributor, providing a substantial portion of its funding in recent years. The U.S. contribution constitutes a significant percentage of […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. A second Trump term was promised as less chaotic and more competent, with a refined team and policy focus. His administration would leverage pre-prepared policy documents from Washington think tanks. However, the initial […]
Amidst the peak respiratory illness season, the incoming Trump administration mandates that federal health agencies obtain White House clearance before releasing public communications. A January 21st memo from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), reviewed by TIME, states that “As the new Administration considers its plan for managing the federal policy and public […]
Former followers of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Instagram may now be following President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. This automatic transfer of followers to the new administration’s official accounts (@POTUS and @VP) has sparked anger and confusion. These official accounts are distinct from Trump and Vance’s personal social media profiles. […]
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump criticized Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for her pointed address to him during a National Cathedral service the previous day, where she advocated for immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. In a Truth Social post, Trump labeled Budde a “Radical Left hard line Trump hater,” criticizing her performance and accusing her of injecting […]
President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th in Washington, D.C., drew together some of the world’s wealthiest individuals, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, whose collective net worth approaches $900 billion. Concurrent with Trump’s inauguration, Harold Hamm, a prominent figure in the fracking industry with a net worth exceeding $18.5 billion as head […]
Republican efforts to exclude undocumented individuals from congressional apportionment calculations have resumed, with four Republican state attorneys general filing a lawsuit to modify the decennial census before President Trump’s second term commenced. President Trump immediately responded by issuing an executive order reversing a Biden administration directive, hinting at a potential administration-wide push to alter the […]
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced a new joint venture, involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, poised to invest up to $500 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure. This new entity, Stargate, will focus on developing data centers and power generation facilities in Texas to support AI advancements. The initial investment is projected at $100 […]