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The Pentagon has labeled AI company Anthropic a national security “supply chain risk,” a move that could block it from government contracts. Anthropic says the designation came after it refused to allow unrestricted military use of its AI. ASP Explains. ➡️

Would you buy a house with a friend? A growing number of young people are teaming up with friends, roommates, or siblings to afford a home, according to a @Reuters report. Here’s a breakdown. ➡️

If the partial government shutdown continues, what should travelers expect at airports? @RepVinceFong explains potential staffing challenges if TSA agents leave during the funding freeze. Watch: shorturl.at/54lsV

This week’s top headlines, explained: ➡️ Number Of U.S. Troops Killed In Iran Rises To 13 ➡️ TSA wait lines grow as Congress debates DHS shutdown ➡️ U.S. and Cuba engage in talks amid U.S. pressure Read & Sign up: newsletter.astartingpoint.com

Scammers are using AI chatbots to help write phishing emails targeting seniors, according to a @Reuters investigation. When reporters tested six major chatbots, they found ways to bypass safeguards and generate scam emails designed to trick victims. ➡️

It’s been two months since the U.S. seized control of Venezuela’s oil and captured Nicolás Maduro but gas prices haven’t dropped. Analysts say production is slow and global supply is still high, so relief at the pump could be a long way off. ASP breaks it down. ▶️

A record number of Americans are now considered “rent burdened.” More than half of renters spend at least 30% of their income on housing and about a quarter spend 50% or more. 🗓️ Join ASP x @Reuters for The Affordability Gap, a live conversation on March 26 at 6pm in NYC. ➡️

This week’s top headlines, explained: ➡️ Khamenei's Son Chosen as New Leader for Iran ➡️ Lawmakers Share Worries About National Security Amid DHS Partial Shutdown ➡️ DOJ Publishes Documents With Sexual Assault Allegations Against Trump Read & Sign up: newsletter.astartingpoint.com

Selling a rare Pokémon card for a profit? The IRS may want a piece of the trade. 🐭⚡ Collectible trading cards can be taxed as investments, and profits may be subject to capital gains taxes. Here’s what you should know before cashing in. ➡️

A small but growing number of teens are using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to treat obesity, according to a @Reuters investigation. Fewer than 100,000 teens are currently on the medications, but access, cost, and long-term risks remain major questions. Here’s a breakdown. ➡️

Congress has tools to authorize or block a president’s military action. But how exactly does that process work and what power do lawmakers actually have once a conflict begins? As debate over U.S. policy toward Iran grows, here is how Congress can weigh in. ▶️

What war powers does a U.S. president have and how far can they act without Congress? 🇺🇸 After Trump authorized a military strike in Iran, the debate over presidential authority is heating up. Here’s what you need to know ➡️

Presidential pardon powers are unlimited under the Constitution, but some lawmakers want limits. @RepJohnnyO explains the bipartisan conversation in Congress over whether a cap on presidential pardons should exist. Watch: astartingpoint.com/dailies/xxaHnk…

This week’s top headlines, explained: ➡️ U.S. and Israel Launch Major Strikes On Iran ➡️ U.S. Announces Deaths of Six Troops ➡️ Iran Retaliates Across The Region Read & Sign up: newsletter.astartingpoint.com

Student loans can lower your tax bill — or cost you your refund. Borrowers can deduct up to $2,500 in student loan interest. But if you’ve defaulted on federal loans, the government can garnish your tax refund. Here’s what to know before filing. ➡️

It’s not one big expense. It’s everything … all the time. 🗓️ Join ASP x @Reuters for The Affordability Gap, a live conversation on March 26 at 6pm in NYC. Join the waitlist today. 🎟️ events.astartingpoint.com/affordabilityg…

A 76-year-old New Jersey man died as he traveled to meet a Meta AI chatbot he believed was real, according to a Reuters investigation. The case is raising new questions about AI safety and regulation. ➡️

President Trump laid out his policy priorities during his State of the Union address Tuesday. From healthcare to taxes and tariffs, here are the most noteworthy moments. ➡️

The FCC is investigating 'The View' under the nearly 100-year-old 'equal time' rule. 📺 The rule dates back to 1927 and requires broadcasters to give equal airtime to political candidates. Here’s what it entails. ➡️

This week’s top headlines, explained: ➡️ FCC To Investigate 'The View' Over Equal Time Rule ➡️ New York Court Allows Democrats To Redraw Republican District ➡️ HUD Moves To End Housing Assistance For Immigrant Families Read & Sign up: newsletter.astartingpoint.com