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A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages
‘This is a broad-based culture war of which the Scopes trial is just one place lightning struck.’
How a GOP rift over tech regulation doomed a ban on state AI laws in Trump’s tax bill
‘When it comes to technology as powerful and potentially dangerous as AI, we should be cautious about silencing state-level efforts to protect consumers and children.’
Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says
‘The way they’re framing it is that we’re using this money for undocumented students and families.’
Military veteran gets a life sentence for plotting an FBI attack after his Jan. 6 arrest
Prosecutors had recommended a life sentence for Kelley, saying he was remorseless and incapable of rehabilitation.
An empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator’s vote against Donald Trump’s tax bill
‘Republicans are about to make a mistake on health care and betraying a promise.’
Donald Trump nominates 4 to Tennessee Valley Authority board after firing Biden picks
The selections follow Trump’s firing of three Biden-nominated board members since late March.
Senate strikes AI provision from GOP bill after uproar from the states
Proponents of an AI moratorium had argued that a patchwork of state and local AI laws is hindering progress in the AI industry.
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
The high court ordered appellate judges to reexamine cases from Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia.
Majority of U.S. adults support religious chaplains in public schools, a new AP-NORC poll shows
‘In an ideal situation, the publicly funded schools would be a safe place for any religion to be recognized or even practiced.’

