Category: Law and Legislation

Can President Trump Demolish the Kennedy Center? Experts Say Not Easily.

The New York Times – Music:
The president has entertained the idea of tearing down the performing arts venue. Analysts say any plan would face multiple daunting challenges.
As A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left Behind

The New York Times – Business:
The gap between technology and policymaking has gotten wider than ever with artificial intelligence, leaving a global policy vacuum as A.I. models rapidly advance.
Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
Tech Titans Will Mingle With Trump and Xi at State Dinner

The New York Times – Business:
Prominent executives are expected to attend a dinner at the White House Thursday night, as the countries wrangle over tariffs, trade and potential A.I. regulation.
What to Know About a Federal Film Tax Credit

The New York Times – Movies:
There is bipartisan support behind a bill that is meant to lure movie and TV production back to the United States.
A Weary Hollywood Celebrates the Prospect of Federal Funding

The New York Times – Movies:
In response to an exodus of movie and TV production, a bill is being introduced in Congress that would use tax credits to subsidize filming in the United States.
California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads

The New York Times – Business:
Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.
Are Trump’s Official Papers His Personal Property?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The administration argues that presidential papers are like those of Supreme Court justices.
The $15,000 Settlement That Destroyed My Father’s Life

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.
Trump Administration Wants ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ Labels on Beef

The New York Times – Business:
Will consumers pay a premium for American beef? The Agriculture Department hopes so, in an effort to appease ranchers upset over increased imports.
House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.
Trump Administration Moves to Gut a Core Endangered Species Protection

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.