Federal auto safety regulators opened an investigation Tuesday into a possible defect in Tesla door handles that have reportedly left parents unable to reach into back seats to get their children out of the cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that its preliminary evaluation is for the 2021 Tesla Model Y. The agency…… MORE
Parents of teenagers who died by suicide after interacting with AI chatbots are testifying before Congress. The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine of California and 14-year-old Sewell Setzer of Florida were speaking at a Senate hearing about the dangers of AI chatbots. Raine’s family sued OpenAI last month, claiming ChatGPT played a role in Adam’s…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. Investors expect the Fed to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, to about 4.1%. But it’s not even clear which Fed officials will be making the decision.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers for a seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board, giving the White House greater influence over the central bank just two days before it is expected to vote in favor of reducing its key interest rate. The vote to confirm…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine is planning to force two Senate votes on President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the coming weeks, keeping the pressure on his Republican colleagues as many of them have voiced frustration with the policies. The Virginia senator says he will introduce two separate resolutions this week that would terminate…… MORE
Associated Press: Legendary Hollywood actor-turned-director Robert Redford has died. His publicist confirming the actor passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Utah surrounded by loved ones at 89. Redford rose to stardom in the 19-60’s, and some of his credits include “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “All the President’s Men,” and “Indecent Proposal.”…… MORE
OREM, Utah (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing. Patel told “Fox & Friends” on Monday investigators also have used DNA to link suspect Tyler Robinson with a screwdriver…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance says the national unity he’s “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence. The Republican vice president commented Monday as he wrapped up an appearance hosting Kirk’s radio program. Kirk, the founder of the Turning Point…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities. Trump made Monday’s announcement with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, calling it a “replica” of efforts in Washington. Last month, Trump deployed National Guard troops to…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the U.S. military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel. Trump announced the strike in a posting on social media. The strike comes two weeks after another military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela…… MORE
