Key facts
- President Trump signed an executive order on Artificial Intelligence with reduced government scrutiny.
- The AI executive order includes a 30-day review period.
- An appeals court ruled the Trump administration's ban on transgender troops illegal.
- Pete Hegseth indicated a potential appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the transgender troop ban.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is withholding endorsement for Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's reelection.
- More than a dozen current and former female staffers reported harassment from House members.
- Approximately 2,000 U.S. diplomats have departed the Foreign Service in the past year.
- The Pentagon redesignated its press office as a SCIF, barring journalists.
- A new political party named 'Socialist Federation' has been founded.
- A court ruled a fund will be paused for a two-week period.
- W&M is considering a public, bipartisan meeting on cryptocurrency.
- Donald Trump referenced his controversial coat in an interview with a far-right website.
President Trump has signed an executive order concerning Artificial Intelligence that features less government scrutiny than initially proposed, including a 30-day review period. This order represents a shift from potentially more stringent oversight. In a separate judicial development, an appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's ban on active transgender troops was illegal. Pete Hegseth has indicated a potential appeal to the Supreme Court, stating "see you at SCOTUS." On Capitol Hill, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is withholding his endorsement for Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's reelection bid, a notable departure from his usual practice of backing incumbents. This comes as Wasserman Schultz faces criticism from Black Democrats regarding her candidacy in a majority-minority district. Furthermore, a CNN investigation reveals that more than a dozen current and former female staffers have reported experiencing harassment from House members. In other congressional news, Senator Jacky Rosen criticized Washington Republicans for implementing what she described as the largest Medicaid cut in history and removing food assistance within the past year. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. announced he will disclose the reason for his absence from Congress in the coming weeks; he has not voted since March 5, and this announcement follows an endorsement for his reelection from President Trump. A new political party named 'Socialist Federation' has been established by a group that split from an existing party, as reported by Megan Kenyon for the New Statesman. Approximately 2,000 U.S. diplomats have left the Foreign Service over the last year, with departures occurring through layoffs or forced retirements. The Pentagon has redesignated its press office as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), barring journalists from entry, reportedly due to speechwriters handling classified material within the office, impacting media access and transparency. Tax expert Laura Weiss reports that W&M is considering a public, bipartisan meeting on cryptocurrency involving experts. In a notable interview with a far-right website ahead of a summit, Donald Trump referenced his controversial coat. Separately, Vivek Ramaswamy shared an opinion piece from UC Berkeley faculty criticizing the university's admissions process for admitting "severely underprepared students." A court has ruled that a fund will be paused for a two-week period, clarifying that the ruling does not mean the fund is defunct. A new legislative fix for surprise medical billing disputes between patients and providers may not effectively reduce disagreements, according to a report. Chris Cillizza announced a primary night livestream event scheduled for tomorrow, featuring Chuck Todd and the Decision Desk HQ team. A social media post suggests that a single non-governmental organization has the ability to initiate or halt protests on demand. Erik Voorhees shared a quote attributed to the makers of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the right to be left alone against government intrusion. A social media post references a surreptitious recording intended for public humiliation, though no specific individuals or context are provided. In campaign news, a tweet highlights the Platner campaign's priorities amid a news cycle concerning sexting allegations, with Egbewole stating that Platner is "cosplaying working class" and wears the persona "as a Halloween costume."