Recent Politics News, Reviews, and more https://gcp-assets-origin-fly.cnet.com/bundles/cnetcss/images/core/logo/cnet_og.png https://www.cnet.com/topics/politics#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/topics/politics#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gallup-poll-americans-dont-want-new-data-centers-near-them/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc363e793-01bd-41cf-b22a-e8d716883decWed, 13 May 2026 19:10:12 +0000A recent Gallup poll found that a majority of Americans oppose data centers, which require extensive amounts of electricity and water to operate, and negatively affect local communities.Omar Gallaga https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/online-child-teen-safety-social-media-age-verification-feature-news/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d1808ea14-321b-43b2-a0ec-9221cd5d71daFri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000Everyone wants children to be safe online. Nobody agrees on how to make it happen.Katelyn Chedraoui https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-grok-app-store-removal-threat/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d2003a3bb-e76a-48d4-ac51-fc9cf945f66fWed, 15 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0000Apple warned Elon Musk's xAI that its Grok AI would be removed from the App Store if it didn't make changes to prevent the app from being used for sexualized imagery.Omar Gallaga https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/first-conviction-ai-deepfake-take-it-down-act-news/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3da0671b00-2f6d-4eed-925a-0f4758c05d37Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0000Backers of the 2025 Take It Down Act said the conviction of an Ohio man for producing sexually explicit images and video is proof that the law "has teeth."Katelyn Chedraoui https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-new-white-house-app-poses-a-security-threat/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3da5f27646-d09b-4348-8fcd-5d9c576885baTue, 07 Apr 2026 19:54:39 +0000Senior Editor, Dashia Milden, downloaded the new app from the White House that promises transparency from the administration, but it might also pose a security threat. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/iran-hackers-post-emails-resume-of-fbi-kash-patel/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dfceef413-d070-4b59-bc71-2c2669fe572aMon, 30 Mar 2026 21:47:13 +0000Posted photographs show Patel smoking cigars, riding in antique cars and holding a large bottle of rum.Ty Pendlebury https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/trump-national-ai-legislation-plan-march-2026-news/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d5b5ece21-d905-47b1-96bc-b58d195a24b3Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:05:46 +0000The White House and Sen. Marsha Blackburn are proposing new laws around AI. Critics say the plan falls short of what's needed.Katelyn Chedraoui https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/the-fbi-buys-data-that-could-track-americans-director-kash-patel-confirms/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dfec46978-ab8a-439b-9455-fd7c0fc9f7a0Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:44:58 +0000The FBI uses "all tools to do our mission," Director Kash Patel said on Wednesday during a Senate hearing.Corin Cesaric-Epple https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/pentagon-anthropic-ai-feud-wake-up-call-for-congress-analysis/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dda1e9404-6b13-46ba-8aaa-5ba17a75892fMon, 09 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0000Serious technology issues like privacy need to be dealt with clearly, not fought over in social media posts, analysts say.Jon Reed https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/anthropic-claude-pentagon-surveillance-weapons-concerns-trump-order/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dbf372c8c-4933-439d-a8be-4b38d0ff83d1Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:22:00 +0000The company refused to grant the Department of Defense permission to use it for mass domestic surveillance or for fully autonomous weapons systems.Jon Reed https://www.cnet.com/culture/how-to-stay-safe-while-protesting/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3db3bda17d-9de5-45ec-b280-95216abfcc52Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:55:00 +0000For those attending protests this weekend, here are some tips to stay safe, physically and digitally.David Watsky https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-new-american-tiktok-apple-airtag-updates-eu-investigates-grok-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d81fae8cb-b76e-49bb-a24a-0b28bf073805Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:36 +0000Owen Poole covers today's top tech stories, including how TikTok's new American owners will impact your feed. Plus, Apple announced an updated AirTag that promises to track things even more easily. The European Commission starts investigating Elon Musk's Grok for generating explicit images, following its bans in various countries.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/trump-phone-delayed-until-2026/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d732fdd78-45cd-46b5-b453-5eb4fce6d9a7Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:52:49 +0000The much-hyped T1 phone that carries the president's name appears to be delayed.Omar Gallaga https://www.cnet.com/videos/tesla-full-self-drive-subscription-starlink-access-in-iran-and-should-you-be-rude-to-chatbots-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d81f469cd-7e7b-4e96-9105-daf959220c51Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:46 +0000Owen Poole covers today's biggest tech stories. Elon Musk announces that Tesla's 'full self-drive' feature will go subscription-only starting soon. Starlink users in Iran have been given free access to combat the total internet blackout as unrest grows. A new study shows that 'rude' prompts can lead to more accurate answers from AI chatbots.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-siri-to-be-powered-by-google-australias-under-16-social-media-ban-uk-investigates-musks-x-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d0f0febcf-198b-42d9-a0c9-07cb2d442c83Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:01:08 +0000Owen Poole covers today's biggest tech stories. Apple partners with Google's Gemini 3 to power a "more personalized" Siri. Meta removes over half a million accounts for teens and children in Australia due to world-first social media ban. Countries consider banning X after Grok AI created nonconsensual explicit images.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/videos/2025-tech-rewind-ai-domination-the-rise-of-slop-and-court-victories-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dcb81a127-68bf-4723-9561-b319c02e0cddWed, 31 Dec 2025 13:01:15 +0000Owen Poole recaps the most significant tech stories of 2025. From the relentless rise of AI, legal cases that may shape the future of tech, and the hottest new hardware.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/judge-blocks-texas-app-store-age-check-law/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d368fa8d5-bce5-48a8-b49d-946209f81876Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:00:14 +0000A preliminary injunction found the Texas law, set to begin Jan. 1, is "more likely than not unconstitutional."Omar Gallaga https://www.cnet.com/videos/trump-announces-us-tech-force-roomba-maker-goes-bankrupt-and-slop-is-crowned-word-of-the-year-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3deaae2258-f530-47da-94e8-74aba2880217Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:38 +0000Owen Poole covers today's top tech stories. The Trump administration announces the "Tech Force" to stay ahead in the global AI race. After Roomba-maker iRobot goes bankrupt, what does it mean for robot-vacuum owners? Plus, Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year goes to "slop," defined as low-quality AI content flooding the internet.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/videos/geminis-connection-to-gmail-ny-law-tackles-algorithmic-pricing-and-netflix-quietly-removes-feature-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3df17a933f-4321-4448-aec7-08f9611f4b12Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:49 +0000Owen Poole covers today's top tech stories: Google addresses rumors that it's training Gemini on your emails; a New York law attempts to stop "algorithmic pricing" before it begins; and Netflix removes the ability to cast to some TVs from your phone.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/normal-air-travel-resumes-as-faa-lifts-flight-cuts-at-major-airports/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dad0169a3-c6b3-44f4-ba78-25ac0495aa99Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:24:00 +0000The record-breaking federal government shutdown caused widespread travel chaos over the last several weeks.Macy Meyer https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/phone-calls-could-get-really-expensive-for-nearly-2-million-people-soon/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d49d1208e-5a6f-4ac6-8936-b195e67728b2Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:13:00 +0000The FCC voted along party lines to set higher caps on prison phone calls, which is expected to increase costs by 83%.Joe Supan https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-stay-safe-at-the-no-kings-protest-7-things-you-should-know-first/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d4d71afda-d9e5-4de6-85af-075ab16b6ff1Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:59:00 +0000Let your voice be heard, but also consider leaving your phone at home.Oscar Gonzalez https://www.cnet.com/videos/apple-tv-plus-drops-the-plus-california-signs-new-ai-regs-into-law-and-amazon-customers-are-upset-about-ads-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc201a7bb-686f-4765-9b6c-d468760269d7Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:02 +0000Owen Poole covers the top tech stories of the day, including: Apple TV Plus gets a minor rebrand by dropping the "Plus"; Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signs new AI chatbot regulations into law to protect children; and owners of new Amazon Echo Show devices are angry that they're being shown more advertisements.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/videos/youtube-settles-lawsuit-with-trump-admin-for-24-5m-gemini-gets-built-into-nest-home-amazon-re-thinks-its-luna-gaming-service-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3de498c2b8-1d08-4c62-b6f5-63a7ac6a21d5Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Owen Poole goes over the big tech stories of the day, including: YouTube settling a lawsuit brought by President Trump for $24.5 million stemming from account suspensions. Google announcing that Gemini is replacing Google Assistant for its Nest Home line of products along with new Ai-focused security cameras. Amazon is "re-thinking" its Luna cloud-based gaming services to focus more on party games.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/videos/iphone-17s-scratchgate-controversy-sale-of-tiktok-appears-imminent-and-gemini-lets-you-talk-to-your-tv-tech-today/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3de046ba35-7bb1-439a-8296-e1fc9de5b668Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:03 +0000Owen Poole goes over the big tech stories of the day, including: In what social media has dubbed "Scratchgate," the new iPhone 17 appears to be prone to dings and scuffs. The US and China are close to reaching a deal on the sale of TikTok, with lots of details still up in the air. Plus, Google is adding its Gemini AI to smart TVs.Owen Poole