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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 | Sophie Bates, Associated Press •

June 8, 2026

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

News | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

News | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

June 8, 2026

The real work

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 8, 2026

Radical remorse

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

June 7, 2026

Everyone is a disciple – the question is, “Whose?”

Opinion

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

June 8, 2026

What the Corps understands but you don’t

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 5, 2026

Mississippi building 21st century blue economy

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 3, 2026

It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains