Whoβs Winning the Race for Congress? NYT - Home Page By: Shane Goldmacher 21 September 2026 at 10:17 Weβre 43 days away from the midterms. Hereβs the state of play. Β© Sean Rayford for The New York Times
California Cracks Down on Influencersβ Undisclosed Political Ads NYT - Business By: Ken Bensinger 19 September 2026 at 22:59 Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they donβt disclose that they were paid to make political content. Β© Rich Pedroncelli/Associated PressAssemblyman Marc Berman said he decided to introduce the bill after seeing reports that politicians were quietly funneling money to influencers.
Alex Bores Wants Democrats to Make AI Safety a 2028 Election Issue NYT - Technology By: Benjamin Oreskes and Theodore Schleifer 15 September 2026 at 09:02 Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for the next presidential election. Β© Heather Khalifa for The New York TimesAlex Bores campaigning in Central Park in June. He lost a Democratic primary contest for the House that centered on A.I. regulation.