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State Dept Reigns in Diplomats
The State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, has ordered U.S. diplomats to stop commenting on the fairness of foreign elections, signaling a major shift in how the U.S. promotes democracy abroad.
Fed’s Waller Pushes for July Rate Cut Amid Slowing Economy
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller called for a July rate cut due to a weakening economy, diverging from Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious stance amid growing pressure from President Trump.
The Rise of AI Agents: How Autonomous Systems Are Redefining Computing
AI agents that can reason, plan, and take actions on their own are becoming a transformative force in computer science. They promise to automate complex workflows, but also raise questions about control, accountability, and the future of human labor.
The Supreme Court’s Role in Interpreting the Independent State Legislature Theory
The U.S. Supreme Court recently rejected the strong form of the Independent State Legislature theory in Moore v. Harper, reaffirming that state legislatures remain subject to judicial review when regulating federal elections. This decision preserves the role of state courts and constitutions in shaping election law while clarifying the limits of legislative authority under the Elections Clause.
