Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
Pres. Trump signs anti-revenge porn 'Take It Down' Act
The Take it Down Act is legislation introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that makes it illegal to knowingly publish "non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including "digital forgeries" created with AI software (or deepfake pornography), and require social media and similar websites to have in place procedures to remove such content upon notification from a victim,"?according to a 2024 release from Cruz?s office.
The Take it Down Act is legislation introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that makes it illegal to knowingly publish "non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including "digital forgeries" created with AI software (or deepfake pornography), and require social media and similar websites to have in place procedures to remove such content upon notification from a victim,"?according to a 2024 release from Cruz?s office.
Houston Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against Pres. Trump: 'No Pres. is above the law'
Houston Congressman Al Green filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump last week.
Houston Congressman Al Green filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump last week.
Judge rules DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace 'unlawful'
A federal district judge declared that actions by the Department of Government Efficiency to take over the U.S. Institute of Peace were “unlawful" and had to be declared “null and void."
A federal district judge declared that actions by the Department of Government Efficiency to take over the U.S. Institute of Peace were “unlawful" and had to be declared “null and void."
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with cancer
Former president Joe Biden was diagnosed with "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, just five months after leaving office. Doctors said the cancer cells have spread to the bone.
Former president Joe Biden was diagnosed with "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, just five months after leaving office. Doctors said the cancer cells have spread to the bone.
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Trump tells Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
Texas prosecutors sue Ken Paxton over rules to rein in 'rogue' DAs
Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.
Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Conservatives block Trump's big tax cuts bill
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Birthright citizenship argued before Supreme Court
President Trump's agenda against birthright citizenship is in the hands of the Supreme Court tonight as the justices debate whether federal judges can issue sweeping injunctions to block his executive order.
President Trump's agenda against birthright citizenship is in the hands of the Supreme Court tonight as the justices debate whether federal judges can issue sweeping injunctions to block his executive order.
Supreme Court hears arguments over birthright citizenship: What to know
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether to allow the Trump administration to block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether to allow the Trump administration to block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling.
Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigating General Mills over 'healthy' claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."
Trump speech a Saudi investment forum
President Donald J. Trump speaks at the Saudi investment forum on May 13, 2025.
President Donald J. Trump speaks at the Saudi investment forum on May 13, 2025.
Pope Leo XIV calls for release of imprisoned journalists around world
Pope Leo XIV is four days into his service as pope and is calling for the release of imprisoned journalists around the world.
Pope Leo XIV is four days into his service as pope and is calling for the release of imprisoned journalists around the world.
Trump set to accept jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One
The president reportedly will receive the aircraft during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, but the Qatari government denied that they made a final decision about it.
The president reportedly will receive the aircraft during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, but the Qatari government denied that they made a final decision about it.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Google reaches $1.4B settlement with Texas over claims of tracking, collecting private data
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.