Key facts
- Primary election results from California, Iowa, and New Jersey were discussed.
- Congressional redistricting's effect on the 2026 midterms was analyzed.
- A proposal for a sovereign wealth fund to take ownership of half the stock in major American AI firms was discussed.
- President Trump signed an executive order requiring AI companies to submit new models for government review.
- AI firms are investing in candidates favoring federal regulation of the industry.
- Scott Pelley was fired from '60 Minutes'.
- The White House Correspondents Dinner is rescheduled for July 24th, with President Trump planning to attend.
The discussion covers recent primary election results from California, Iowa, and New Jersey, with an analysis of how congressional redistricting might influence the 2026 midterm elections. A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to artificial intelligence, including Senator Bernie Sanders' proposal for a sovereign wealth fund that would acquire half of the stock in major U.S. AI companies. President Trump's recent executive order mandating that AI firms submit new models for government review is also examined, as is the trend of AI companies investing in political candidates who support federal regulation of the industry. The segment also addresses the recent firing of veteran correspondent Scott Pelley from CBS News' '60 Minutes' and notes that the White House Correspondents Dinner has been rescheduled for July 24th, with President Trump indicating his attendance.