David Chen

Tech Policy Reporter analyzing the intersection of Silicon Valley and Washington. David tracks AI regulation and data privacy laws.

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Ethics Watchdogs Await RFK Jr.’s Overdue Financial Report

Ethics Watchdogs Await RFK Jr.’s Overdue Financial Report

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s annual financial disclosure, required by law, remains missing, prompting watchdogs to demand transparency over a lucrative Merck lawsuit that now sits under his regulatory purview.

SEP 11 • 2026, 10:51 PM ET
PREVIEW: EDUCATION

Trading Keggers for Wellness Darties: How Gen‑Z Is Redefining Campus Social Life

College campuses are witnessing a seismic shift as Gen‑Z swaps late‑night keggers for daytime yoga circles, sauna sessions and cold‑water plunges, turning wellness into the new social currency.

SEP 11 • 2026, 8:50 PM ET
North American Auto Parts Industry Caught in the Crossfire of a Renewed U.S.-Canada Trade War

North American Auto Parts Industry Caught in the Crossfire of a Renewed U.S.-Canada Trade War

A fresh wave of tariffs and policy skirmishes between Washington and Ottawa is threatening to untangle the tightly knit auto‑parts supply chain that has powered North America’s automotive sector for generations.

SEP 11 • 2026, 8:51 AM ET
Apple’s iPhone Duo Redefines Foldable Tech with Shatter‑Proof Glass

Apple’s iPhone Duo Redefines Foldable Tech with Shatter‑Proof Glass

Apple’s latest iPhone Duo showcases a revolutionary glass that bends like a reed yet stays unbreakable, a breakthrough that could set new standards for consumer electronics and signal shifts in global supply chains.

SEP 10 • 2026, 2:51 PM ET
Colorado Judge Raises Bond for Murder Suspect Barry Morphew to $10 Million

Colorado Judge Raises Bond for Murder Suspect Barry Morphew to $10 Million

A Denver judge dramatically increased the cash‑only bond for murder suspect Barry Morphew from $3 million to $10 million, underscoring the gravity of the case and mounting pressure on the defense.

SEP 9 • 2026, 6:21 PM ET
Majority of City Council Members Urge Mamdani to Pause A.I. in Schools

Majority of City Council Members Urge Mamdani to Pause A.I. in Schools

A majority of New York City Council members are calling on the Department of Education to temporarily halt the use of artificial intelligence in schools, citing concerns over the technology's impact on students and teachers.

JUN 10 • 2026, 9:01 PM ET
Florida Man Blames Wrongful Arrest on 'Error-Prone' AI Facial Recognition

Florida Man Blames Wrongful Arrest on 'Error-Prone' AI Facial Recognition

A Florida man's wrongful arrest has sparked concerns about the reliability of AI facial recognition technology, which has been linked to over a dozen similar cases in recent years.

JUN 10 • 2026, 8:00 PM ET
PREVIEW: POLITICS

Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina

Incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham has secured the Republican Senate primary in South Carolina, setting the stage for a likely general election victory in the solidly Republican state.

JUN 9 • 2026, 11:02 PM ET
Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor

Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor

In a closely contested primary, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and State Attorney General Alan Wilson will face off in a runoff on June 23, with the two candidates vying for the Republican nomination for governor of South Carolina.

JUN 9 • 2026, 10:00 PM ET
‘Death of a Salesman’ Wins the Tony for Best Revival of a Play

‘Death of a Salesman’ Wins the Tony for Best Revival of a Play

Arthur Miller's classic wins its fourth Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, cementing its place in American theatre history.

JUN 7 • 2026, 11:02 PM ET