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Democrats Sued to Find Out Whether Trump Will Send Armed Officers to Election Sites
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the D.N.C. sought to compel the government to say whether it plans to deploy armed federal officers in this year’s elections.
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Here Are the Key Races to Watch in Mississippi and Georgia Elections
It’s primary day in Mississippi, where a younger Democrat is trying to oust a House veteran, and in Georgia, where Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat is up for grabs.
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Unlike in Past Conflicts, Most Americans Oppose Iran Attacks
While the public has historically backed military intervention initially in international conflicts, deep polarization has left the latest strikes against Iran with record-low support.
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U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.
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Trump Seeks to Calm Oil and Gas Markets but Says Iran War Will Go On
The president said the U.S. could accompany tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary to keep oil flowing. “We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough,” he said.
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Unmasking Cyber Threats: Inside the Minds of Modern Hackers
You know that feeling when you’re about to open a bag of chips and someone says, “Don’t open it yet, it’ll spoil dinner”? That’s kind of how I felt the first time I looked into the world of modern hackers. It’s tempting, mysterious, and just a little bit dangerous. But once you delve in, you…
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The DATA Act of 2026 and the Future of Data Center Development
Data centers are the physical backbone of the AI revolution. But they will place enormous demands on America’s electricity infrastructure. As data center expansion continues, policymakers are grappling with how to facilitate infrastructure growth without burdening ratepayers. Senator Tom Cotton’s Decentralized Access to Technology Alternatives Act of 2026, known as the DATA Act, is a…
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Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation Program: Summary of Alabama’s Application for Federal Funds to Improve Rural Health
Federal Grant Background – As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress established a $50 billion grant program, to be administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), to improve access, quality and outcomes in rural health. Originally Published in Birmingham Medical News – March 2026….By: Burr & Forman
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New GSA Guidance on Protecting CUI in Contractor Systems, Plus a Look Ahead at Pending FAR Changes
Key Takeaways: GSA released detailed procedural guidance for protecting CUI in nonfederal systems, and a proposed FAR rule would further standardize CUI handling, documentation and incident reporting across federal contracts….By: Polsinelli
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When Science Fiction Becomes Enterprise Risk: The Impact of Anthropic’s Public Statements That AI May Be Conscious
On February 12, 2026, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told the New York Times that he is “open to the idea” that Claude, his company’s flagship AI system, could be conscious……By: Akerman LLP