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publishersweekly.compolitics43 days ago
Federal Judge Rules NEH Grant Cancellations Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Court judge ruled Thursday that the cancellation of more than 1,400 National Endowment for the Humanities grants was unconstitutional. The terminations were carried out last year by Department of Government Efficiency personnel. The decision could restore more tha…
The Vergeai44 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders DOGE to Restore $100 Million in Canceled NEH Grants
US District Judge Colleen McMahon ordered the restoration of more than 1,400 federal grants canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency after it used ChatGPT and keyword searches targeting protected characteristics. The 143-page ruling, issued May 8, 2026, found violation…
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Wiredai45 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Considers Executive Order Requiring Pre-Release Government Review of Advanced AI Models
The proposal would create a review group of tech executives and government officials to examine new AI models before public release. Google, Microsoft, xAI, Anthropic and OpenAI have already agreed to provide early government access. Separately, a former CFPB employee fired after…
washingtonpost.comtechnology48 days agoUpdated
Former CFPB Employee Announces Democratic Bid for Maryland Seat
Alexis Goldstein, fired from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in February 2026 for documenting DOGE operatives, has announced her candidacy for the U.S. House in Maryland's 6th district. The incident stemmed from a February 2025 encounter where she questioned unauthorized…