US governors are divided along party lines about military troops deployed to protests

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling President Donald Trump’s military intervention at protests over federal immigration policy in Los Angeles an assault on democracy and has sued to try to stop it. Meanwhile, Texas Republican Gov.
AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Everything ever said on the internet was just the start of teaching artificial intelligence about humanity. Tech companies are now tapping into an older repository of knowledge: the library stacks. Nearly one million
06.12.25 AOTW Michael Pakaluk “Be Good Bankers: The Economic Interpretation of Matthew’s Gospel, with a Fresh Translation”

About the Book: Discover the inherent connections between commerce, the Christian faith, and the divine economy through this groundbreaking interpretation of Matthew’s Gospel. Suppose that the author of the Gospel of Matthew was an ambitious tax collector
Most US adults say Trump’s military parade is not a good use of money, a new poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Washington prepares for a military parade this weekend to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, a new survey finds that U.S. adults are more likely to approve than disapprove of President
The Media Line: Iran-US Talks To Resume Sunday, as Tensions With Israel Continue To Rise

Iran-US Talks To Resume Sunday, as Tensions With Israel Continue To Rise By The Media Line Staff The United States and Iran are set to resume nuclear negotiations this Sunday in Muscat, Oman, the Omani foreign minister
US weekly jobless claims steady at higher levels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged at higher levels last week as labor market conditions continued to steadily ease. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits held steady at a
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 06.12.25
No Kings Protest: The Springfield News-Leader has a story about the upcoming “No Kings” protests on Saturday. The New-Leader gave links to all of the local protests, how to dress for the protests, and how to properly
Coinbase adds former top Obama and Harris adviser Plouffe as it broadens its political reach

WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign is joining Coinbase’s global advisory council, which already includes several former U.S. senators and Donald Trump’s ex-campaign manager, as the cryptocurrency exchange broadens its political
Democratic governors will defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump spars with California’s governor over immigration enforcement, Republicans in Congress are calling other Democratic governors to the Capitol on Thursday to question them over policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration
House will vote on Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it