More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence

COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration’s decision-making. But the list of administration officials who have drawn Loomer’s ire and swiftly thereafter gotten the axe from Trump has been growing. Among the latest is Dr. Vinay … Read more

AI-startup Anthropic nears funding round at $170 billion valuation | Technology News

Anthropic is nearing a funding round led by Iconiq Capital that would value the company at $170 billion, injecting fresh capital needed to stay competitive with OpenAI, Bloomberg and CNBC reported Wednesday. The new funding round would more than double Anthropic’s current valuation of $61.5 billion. The AI company is expected to raise between $3 … Read more

12 members of Congress sue Trump administration to ensure access to ICE detention centers

A dozen Democratic members of Congress who have been blocked from making oversight visits at immigration detention centers filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Trump administration that seeks to ensure they are granted entry into the facilities, even without prior notice. The lawsuit, filed in the District of Columbia’s federal court, said the Department … Read more

Amazon-backed Skild AI unveils general-purpose AI model for multi-purpose robots | Technology News

Robotics startup Skild AI, backed by Amazon.com and Japan’s SoftBank Group, on Tuesday unveiled a foundational artificial intelligence model designed to run on nearly any robot — from assembly-line machines to humanoids. The model, called Skild Brain, enables robots to think, navigate and respond more like humans. Its launch comes amid a broader push to … Read more