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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Comply with Prez's order': Blackburn slams Tennessee colleges for hiding DEI behind coded language
During a Senate Judiciary hearing focused on ending DEI, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) accused Tennessee universities of disguising their DEI programs by using coded or rebranded language. Her remarks came as President Donald Trump has vowed to bring the country together by eliminating DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives across all institutions, from federal agencies to college campuses. Show more Show less
Fox News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Republican lawmakers to introduce bill to repeal largest teachers union's federal charter
Republican lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to revoke the federal charter of the National Education Association (NEA) over concerns about its political priorities. North Carolina Rep. Mark Harris and Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn revealed on Tuesday in The Daily Caller that they will each introduce the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act in their respective chambers. The bill aims to revoke the federal charter for the largest teachers' union in the country. The new legislation came after reports that the NEA had been prioritizing politics over education at its annual meeting earlier this month. "From branding President Trump a fascist to embracing divisive gender ideology and walking away from efforts to fight antisemitism, the NEA has become nothing more than a partisan advocacy group," Harris told The Daily Caller. "Since the NEA is clearly not prioritizing students, parents or even teachers, it's time to remove Congress' seal of approval from this rogue organization." Harris confirmed the report on his X account while also mentioning ten other House Republicans who have co-sponsored the bill. Fox News Digital reached out to Harris and Blackburn for further comment. Education activist Corey DeAngelis last week obtained the NEA's convention resolutions, which included several political positions to combat President Donald Trump. One item misspelled the word "fascism" in a resolution passed promising to "defend against Trump's embrace of fascism by using the term facism [sic] in NEA materials to correctly characterize Donald Trump's program and actions." Another resolution moved to label any efforts to eliminate the Department of Education as "illegal, anti-democratic, and racist attempt to destroy public education and privatize it in the interests of the billionaires." Fox News Digital reached out to the NEA for comment. Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald and Indiana Sen. Jim Banks previously attempted to strip the NEA of its congressional charter in 2022.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Memphis city councilwoman eyes TN governor's seat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green says she is running for Tennessee governor in the 2026 election. Green made the announcement in a speech that was posted to social media on Monday. 'We need more women, more mothers, making our laws, because they will not leave working families behind,' she said in the video. Interview with City Councilwoman Jerri Green City council seats are non-partisan, but Green appears to have made the remarks during a Tennessee Democratic Party event over the weekend, according to her social media. Green may face an uphill battle in a statewide race in staunchly Republican Tennessee, where Gov. Bill Lee trounced his last Democratic opponent by 32 points, and President Donald Trump won by almost 30 points, according to the Associated Press. Larry Sabato's Center for Politics site rates the state's governor's race as 'Safe Republican.' At least one Republican, U.S. Rep. John Rose, has announced a run for governor to replace Lee, who is term-limited, in 2026. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn has also expressed interest in the governor's seat. Democrats' approval rate drops to 40% in latest poll Jerri Green is scheduled to be a guest with Alex Coleman on News 3 at 3 on Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Ted Cruz Responds to 'Weather Modification' Claims Following Texas Flooding
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sen. Ted Cruz dismissed talk about weather modification Monday, saying there is "zero evidence" to support claims that the government is manipulating the weather. The Texas Republican made the comments in response to a proposed bill by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, which aimed to ban atmospheric interventions—a move rooted in long-debunked "chemtrail" theories. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) (L) speaks alongside Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) (R) during the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing at the U.S. Capitol on June 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) (L) speaks alongside Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) (R) during the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing at the U.S. Capitol on June 17, 2025 in Washington, DC."The internet can be a strange place," Cruz said at a press conference this morning. "People can come up with all sorts of crazy theories." Ted Cruz: "To the best of my knowledge, there is zero evidence of anything related to anything like weather modification. Look, the internet can be a strange place. People can come up with all sorts of crazy theories." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 7, 2025 This story is breaking. More to follow.
Fox News
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Fox News AI Newsletter: Amazing breakthrough for paralyzed man who can't speak
IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER: - Paralyzed man speaks and sings with AI brain-computer interface- Robots are taking over Uber Eats deliveries. Is your city next?- Republicans scrap deal in 'big, beautiful bill' to lower restrictions on states' AI regulations VOICE BREAKTHROUGH: When someone loses the ability to speak because of a neurological condition like ALS, the impact goes far beyond words. It touches every part of daily life, from sharing a joke with family to simply asking for help. Now, thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak. This technology isn't just about converting thoughts into text. Instead, it translates the brain signals that would normally control the muscles used for speech, allowing users to "talk" and even "sing" through a computer, almost instantly. JOBS ON THE LINE: If you've ordered food on Uber Eats recently, you may have seen a delivery robot instead of a human driver. Uber has partnered with Avride to bring autonomous robots to the streets. They already operate in several U.S. cities, and your area could be next. 'NOT ACCEPTABLE': A deal that had been reached between Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, over how states can regulate artificial intelligence has been pulled from President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill. OFFLINE BRAIN POWER: Google DeepMind has introduced a powerful on-device version of its Gemini Robotics AI. This new system allows robots to complete complex tasks without relying on a cloud connection. Known as Gemini Robotics On-Device, the model brings Gemini's advanced reasoning and control capabilities directly into physical robots. It is designed for fast, reliable performance in places with poor or no internet connectivity, making it ideal for real-world, latency-sensitive environments. SAVE OUR CHILDREN: When my 16-year-old son Mason was going through a painful breakup, he did what many kids of his generation do: He turned to TikTok. Mason used the social media site to search for positive affirmations and inspirational quotes. Instead, TikTok's algorithm sent him the most horrific content urging suicide and self-harm. In November 2022, Mason took his own life. PRIVACY NIGHTMARE: Meta's new AI chatbot is getting personal, and it might be sharing more than you realize. A recent app update introduced a "Discover" feed that makes user-submitted chats public, complete with prompts and AI responses. Some of those chats include everything from legal troubles to medical conditions, often with names and profile photos still attached. The result is a privacy nightmare in plain sight. MAN VS MACHINE: As sixth-generation fighter programs ramp up, military insiders are divided over whether future warplanes need pilots at all. The Pentagon is pouring billions into next-generation aircraft, pushing the boundaries of stealth and speed. But as America eyes a future of air dominance, one question looms large: Should Americans still be risking their lives in the cockpit? FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA FacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn SIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERS Fox News FirstFox News OpinionFox News LifestyleFox News Health DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Fox NewsFox BusinessFox WeatherFox SportsTubi WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE STREAM FOX NATION Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox News here.
