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NPR (Ryan Lucas) - Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general

Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he faces a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.

Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he faces a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.Open

AXIOS (Maria Curi) - New York offers Democrats a roadmap for data center fight

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's first-in-the-nation data center moratorium could provide a playbook for other Democrats confronting one of the midterms' most heated issues. Why it matters: Voters across the country are protesting data centers and looking for politicians to take decisive action to address concerns over the industry's rapid expansion. - Until now, no governor had imposed a statewide data center moratorium. - Hochul's approach — using executive authority while continuing to negotiate over broader legislation — could become a playbook for other governors. Zoom in: Hochul went the executive order route in order to move as quickly as possible, her staffers say, while continuing to work with the New York legislature. -…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's first-in-the-nation data center moratorium could provide a playbook for other Democrats confronting one of the midterms' most heated issues. Why it matters: Voters across the country are protesting data centers and looking for politicians to take decisive action to address concerns over the industry's rapid expansion. - Until now, no governor had imposed a statewide data center moratorium. - Hochul's approach — using executive authority while continuing to negotiate over broader legislation — could become a playbook for other governors. Zoom in: Hochul went the executive order route in order to move as quickly as possible, her staffers say, while continuing to work with the New York legislature. -…Open

AXIOS (Madison Mills) - Help wanted: Anthropic hires to head off catastrophe

Anthropic has warned that its own technology could bring the end of civilization. Check out its latest job listings to understand how. Why it matters: Anthropic has 32 very scary job openings for roles designed to prevent people from using AI to build everything from man-made explosives to nuclear weapons. Catch up quick: Anthropic is hiring analysts focused on chemicals and explosives, nuclear weapons, financial scams, cybercrime and more. - "As an Enforcement Analyst focused on Radiological & Nuclear Harms, you will play a critical role in protecting against the misuse of AI systems for radiological and nuclear harms," one job description reads. - Pay for these roles ranges in the mid- to upper-$200Ks. "Ensuring our models don't…

Anthropic has warned that its own technology could bring the end of civilization. Check out its latest job listings to understand how. Why it matters: Anthropic has 32 very scary job openings for roles designed to prevent people from using AI to build everything from man-made explosives to nuclear weapons. Catch up quick: Anthropic is hiring analysts focused on chemicals and explosives, nuclear weapons, financial scams, cybercrime and more. - "As an Enforcement Analyst focused on Radiological & Nuclear Harms, you will play a critical role in protecting against the misuse of AI systems for radiological and nuclear harms," one job description reads. - Pay for these roles ranges in the mid- to upper-$200Ks. "Ensuring our models don't…Open

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - U.S. launches new strikes on Iran ahead of Strait of Hormuz blockade - The Hill | NEWSNATION

Host Kellie Meyer discusses the latest developments surrounding the war in Iran, including fresh strikes on the country ahead of a new naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Now, U.S. warships are monitoring which ships are going in and out of Iranian ports.

NYTIMES (Mara Gay and Emily Holzknecht) - ‘It’s Chaos’: What New York’s Suburbs Can Tell Us About the Mood of the Country

The midterms are looming. We asked people in New York City’s suburbs how they feel about the state of America.

NYTIMES (The Editorial Board) - The Senate Should Reject Todd Blanche

Republicans should have the decency, patriotism and self-respect to vote against Mr. Blanche.

NPR (Leila Fadel) - Morning news brief

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to appear for confirmation hearing, U.S. restarts blockade against Iran amid standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, ICE suspends traffic stops after deadly shootings.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to appear for confirmation hearing, U.S. restarts blockade against Iran amid standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, ICE suspends traffic stops after deadly shootings.Open

YOUTUBE (Owen Report) - Israel Pushing US Into New War With Turkey?

Owen Shroyer explains how Israel is already maneuvering to involve the United States in a new war with Turkey in order to strengthen Israel's regional dominance.

ABCNEWS - Confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000 in Congo, including 754 deaths

Confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo have reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record