Alex Jacquez

A poll by Groundwork Collaborative and Ipsos reveals a growing class divide over AI's impact, with higher-income workers more likely to expect job improvements. White-collar workers and those earning $100,000+ are more optimistic about AI than lower-income and blue-collar workers, while Black workers are more likely than white workers to fear job replacement. Groundwork’s Alex Jacquez called the findings a 'class divide' and suggested a public stake in AI firms as a potential solution.

President Trump imposed new tariffs on over 80 countries using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, avoiding the legal challenges that previously struck down tariffs under IEEPA. Legal experts are divided, with some arguing the broader precedent for Section 301 strengthens the administration's position, while others highlight concerns about the rushed and expansive nature of the penalties.

Congress passed the STOCK Act in 2012 to increase transparency by requiring members to report stock trades, but the law failed to boost public confidence and instead generated negative headlines for late filings or trades through blind trusts. Examples include Rep. Tom Kean Jr., whose trades during health issues sparked criticism, and academic studies showing the law's limited impact on public trust.