Los Angeles city council member, public policy advocate
Prediction markets tied to elections and sports have surged, with record volumes and new entrants. Regulators warn of manipulation risks as platforms expand amid ongoing court battles over their legality.
Georgia’s ballot secrecy is under strain as AI tools could link votes to voters using public records and CVRs. Officials urge software upgrades while conservatives push ballot-shuffling trials as early voting nears.
With certification deadlines approaching, Mississippi's Senate contest has remained unresolved: Democrat Scott Colom has held a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde‑Smith as thousands of absentee and provisional ballots are still to be examined and campaign lawyers are preparing for possible legal challenges.
States including Washington and Colorado have approved measures restricting transgender athletes from girls’ sports, while Nebraska and Arizona codify or expand bans. The votes suggest bipartisan support in certain blue states, with impacts on schools and university athletics.