What is ICE actually doing at the airport?
What is ICE actually doing at the airport?

I arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport nearly five hours before my domestic flight. This is not my way – usually I roll up to the airport 30 minutes before boarding – but not even I have enough hubris to think that my good luck is more powerful than a partial government shutdown. Congress […]

Meta’s reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries
Meta’s reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Two juries are currently deliberating a series of cases that could either usher in a legal reckoning for Meta, or maintain the status quo in an uphill battle to impose changes or penalties on tech platforms in court. Yesterday, a New Mexico jury heard closing arguments in a trial where Meta is accused of facilitating […]

John Deere, Garmin, and Philips may have undermined military right to repair
John Deere, Garmin, and Philips may have undermined military right to repair

Last year, Congress dropped widely supported military right-to-repair provisions from the annual defense policy bill – and now we may know who was pushing them to do it. Recently released lobbying reports reveal that companies like John Deere, Garmin, Philips, and many others have collectively spent millions of dollars on lobbying efforts related to the […]

Zoox Expands Robotaxi Fleet As It Awaits Approval To Charge For Rides

The Amazon unit expects a federal waiver for its purpose-built electric vehicle–with no steering wheel, accelerator or brake pedal–enabling it to start making money in months.

The Railway Safety Act: A Trojan Horse For Bigger Government

Washington says the Railway Safety Act is about safety. In reality, it’s about control—and Americans will pay the price.

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they’re tied to
Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they’re tied to

The prediction market platform Kalshi says it’s rolling out new guardrails to “preemptively block” political candidates and athletes from trading in their own markets, as reported earlier by Axios. In addition to blocking political candidates from trading on their own campaigns, Kalshi says its system will also prevent professional and college sports athletes, referees, and […]

A Push To Revive Clean Energy Incentives

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at a look-alike Chinese rival to Tesla’s electric Semi and facing U.S. and global water challenges

Tesla Semi’s Biggest Rival Might Be Its Chinese Twin

Windrose is selling a China-built electric big rig that looks an awful lot like Tesla’s Semi. Even with import duties, CEO Wen Han says it will make money in the U.S.

50 Ways To Get Tax-Free Cash Or Benefits –And Leave The IRS Behind

From everyday perks to little-known exemptions, here are 50 ways that the U.S. tax code lets you keep more of your money.

Trump takes another shot at dismantling state AI regulation
Trump takes another shot at dismantling state AI regulation

The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its new legislative blueprint for AI regulation, and the seven-point plan includes a clear message: The federal government should avoid many AI regulations beyond a set of child safety rules, and it should bar states from messing with the “national strategy to achieve global AI dominance.” The plan advises […]