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Jay Clayton Expected to Face Tough Questions in Confirmation Hearing
His nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.
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Senator Mark Kelly Amasses Nearly $25 Million Campaign War Chest
The Arizona Democrat said he had raised and given away $10 million to fellow members of his party and committees as he mulls a presidential run in 2028.
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Todd Blanche Faces Crucial Hurdle Ahead of Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche’s nomination is broadly a referendum on President Trump’s vision of the Justice Department as a projection of his power.
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Trump’s Latest Nominee for C.D.C. Director Will Face Senate Panel
Dr. Erica Schwartz supports vaccines and is seen as a mainstream choice to lead an agency that has been a target of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to change federal immunization policies.
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How Storytelling Shapes Our Understanding of the World Through Literature
Storytelling is an intrinsic part of being human. We are, after all, creatures of narrative. From the moment we are born, stories surround us, shaping our perceptions and understanding of the world. Literature, in particular, holds a unique power in this realm. It not only entertains but educates, challenges, and transforms us in profound ways.…
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[Video] Work This Way, A Labor & Employment Podcast | AI in Hiring: What Employers Need to Know About Emerging Legal Risks with Maynard Nexsen’s Elizabeth Edmondson
This episode, hosts Tina and Jennie are joined by Maynard Nexsen labor and employment attorney Elizabeth Edmondson to discuss the growing use of artificial intelligence in recruiting and hiring. Elizabeth explains how employers are using AI tools to source candidates, screen resumes, and evaluate applicants, along with the legal risks that can arise when those…
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[Video] Work This Way, A Labor & Employment Podcast | AI in Hiring: What Employers Need to Know About Emerging Legal Risks with Maynard Nexsen’s Elizabeth Edmondson
This episode, hosts Tina and Jennie are joined by Maynard Nexsen labor and employment attorney Elizabeth Edmondson to discuss the growing use of artificial intelligence in recruiting and hiring. Elizabeth explains how employers are using AI tools to source candidates, screen resumes, and evaluate applicants, along with the legal risks that can arise when those…
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – July 2026
New U.S. Stablecoin Launches, Banks Continue Stablecoin Integrations – On June 30, a group of over 140 businesses, including multiple major U.S. financial and crypto firms, announced the launch of Open USD, “a new stablecoin for global money movement.”…By: BakerHostetler
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – July 2026
New U.S. Stablecoin Launches, Banks Continue Stablecoin Integrations – On June 30, a group of over 140 businesses, including multiple major U.S. financial and crypto firms, announced the launch of Open USD, “a new stablecoin for global money movement.”…By: BakerHostetler
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The Party’s Over: After More Than Three Decades, California Will Begin Taxing SaaS
Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 29, 2026, signed Senate Bill 122 (SB 122, Chapter 23), a budget trailer bill that, among other provisions, extends California’s sales and use tax to “digital products,” defined as prewritten computer software transferred electronically or accessed remotely. This marks a significant shift in California tax policy. For the first time,…