Matt O'Brien, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

June 2, 2026

Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

The government will be able to work with trusted partners “that will have early access to covered frontier models to promote secure innovation and strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure,” the order says.

DC | Seung Min Kim, Associated Press , Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

March 20, 2026

White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

State governments have forged ahead on their own regulations. But the industry and the White House say a patchwork of rules would hurt growth.

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

July 25, 2025

Trump’s order to block ‘woke’ AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

Major AI providers like Google and Microsoft have not commented on the directive. Critics argue the order forces tech companies into a culture war.

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press , Ali Swenson, Associated Press •

July 23, 2025

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

The plan disclosed Wednesday focuses on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for data centers and exporting American AI around the world.

News

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2026

Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 30, 2026

As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2026

Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77

Business

Business | Meredith Biesinger •

October 22, 2026

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Business | Frank Corder •

October 20, 2026

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 20, 2026

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Culture | Jim Vertuno, Associated Press •

October 30, 2026

Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 30, 2026

What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 30, 2026

Divine enthusiasm

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 30, 2026

Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 28, 2026

‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes

Opinion | Laurie Todd-Smith •

October 27, 2026

It was hard work. That is exactly why it is a miracle