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The Trump administration is defending a deal allowing Russian diesel imports, framed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright as a 'carrot' to lure Moscow into peace talks. Critics disagree: House Democrats have introduced a bipartisan bill to block it, while the WSJ, NYT and CNBC report skepticism that the move bolsters Putin's economy at Ukraine's expense.
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Australia's Labor and Coalition have joined forces to block a bill that would ban the practice of shackling women during childbirth, drawing criticism after a Guardian report revealed a woman gave birth while chained in a Queensland prison. The vote has sparked debate about the treatment of incarcerated women and maternal rights in Australian prisons.
- 3Indigenous woman shackled while in labour in Queensland hospital●"An incarcerated Indigenous woman was shackled to a hospital bed in Queensland while she was in labour last weekend, an
An incarcerated Indigenous woman in Queensland was shackled to a hospital bed while in labour last weekend, according to an advocacy group. The birth reportedly came days before Labor and the Coalition blocked a bill seeking to ban the 'barbaric practice' of shackling prisoners in hospital, drawing criticism of the state and federal response.
- 4What a Democratic Congress could achieve despite Trump's veto pen▼What a Democratic Congress would mean, in spite of Trump's veto pen
USA Today examines what a Democratic-controlled Congress would mean for US policy, arguing that Democrats could still advance key priorities even if President Trump blocks legislation with his veto pen. The discussion centres on oversight powers, spending bills, and the limits of presidential obstruction, with analysts weighing which agenda items could survive a veto showdown.
- 5New York's first microdrama film festival hunts for viewers●New York’s first microdrama film festival searches for its audience… # technology # thegeektribune https://www. theverge
New York is hosting its first festival dedicated to microdramas, the short vertical-format series popularized on mobile apps. Organizers Alza Vertical Film Festival, backed by figures including former studio executive Bill Block and Salvador Paskowitz, are betting on the fast-growing format, but the event is still working out who its audience actually is, as industry watchers debate whether microdramas can cross over from phone screens to traditional film culture.
- 6Anthropic proposes AI safety bill with threshold for blocking models▼Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that may block a model if 50+ people could be killed
Anthropic has put forward draft legislation on AI safety that could require blocking a model from deployment if it poses a risk of killing 50 or more people. The proposal, reported by TechCrunch, is drawing attention because it comes from a leading AI developer itself, and it is likely to fuel debate over where to draw safety red lines for advanced AI systems and how such catastrophic-risk thresholds would be measured and enforced.
- 7Anthropic drafts AI safety bill as US bans DeepSeek from federal systems●Anthropic drafts AI safety bill letting courts block dangerous models, DHS bans DeepSeek from federal systems, and DeepS
Anthropic has drafted proposed AI safety legislation that would allow courts to block the release of dangerous AI models. In parallel, the US Department of Homeland Security has banned DeepSeek from federal systems, while DeepSeek has open-sourced its production inference stack with support for Huawei GPUs. The moves highlight tightening US policy on Chinese AI tools alongside ongoing industry debate over frontier-model regulation.
- 8Indigenous woman shackled during labour in Queensland hospital●Indigenous woman shackled to hospital bed while in labour in Queensland By Tory Shepherd Birth happens days before Labor
An Indigenous woman in Queensland was shackled to a hospital bed while in labour, days before Labor and the Coalition blocked a bill to ban the practice of restraining incarcerated women during childbirth. The case has drawn criticism of Australian authorities for continuing what advocates call a barbaric practice, and renewed attention to the treatment of Indigenous women in the justice and health systems.
- 9Anthropic-Backed AI Safety Bill Would Require Judicial Approval for Federal Blocks●TL;DR: Anthropic's new AI safety bill aims to prevent dangerous AI models from being released, requiring judicial approv
A new AI safety bill supported by Anthropic aims to stop dangerous AI models from being released. Under the proposal, federal attempts to block a model would need judicial approval, a safeguard backers say prevents overreach but critics argue could complicate and slow regulatory responses to AI risks. The bill has become a talking point in ongoing debates over how strictly advanced AI should be governed in the United States.
- 10US Republicans threaten to block $350 billion Pentagon funding over Russia pressure▼Республіканці в Конгресі США погрожують заблокувати $350 млрд для Пентагону, якщо Трамп не посилить тиск на росію, — The
Republicans in the US Congress are threatening to block a $350 billion Pentagon funding bill unless President Trump increases pressure on Russia, The Hill reports. Some Republicans are angered by a decision allowing imports of Russian diesel and by restrictions on Ukraine's use of American satellite systems, making Russia policy a sticking point in the defense budget fight.
- 11CAIR-PA joins interfaith coalition urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to reject free speech bill●CAIR-PA Joins Interfaith Coalition of 126 Signatories Urging Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Reject Dangerous Bill Threatening Free Speech
CAIR's Pennsylvania chapter has joined an interfaith coalition of 126 signatories calling on state lawmakers to reject a bill the group describes as a threat to free speech. The coalition urges legislators to block the measure, framing it as dangerous to constitutionally protected expression. The action brings together faith and civil rights organisations in a joint appeal to Pennsylvania's General Assembly.
- 12Morgan Park Church Faces $1.5 Million Repair Bill After Facade Collapse During Mass●Historic Morgan Park Church Faces $1.5 Million Renovation Bill After Facade Collapsed During Mass
A historic church in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago is facing an estimated $1.5 million renovation bill after part of its facade collapsed during a Mass, according to Block Club Chicago. No details are given about injuries, but the damage to the landmark building has left the congregation confronting a costly repair effort and questions about the structure's future.