The Aporia
The Aporia
42 articles about 34 events for “AI Impact on US Midterm Elections” from The Straits Times. Events are ordered by how widely they were covered, how many readers opened them, and how recent they are.
“US midterms: Spending binge by Musk, crypto and AI hit voter wall It was the most expensive election in US history and most of the biggest spenders have little to show for it.”
“US V-P Vance says Iran war is ‘the reason we lost’ midterms AI generated WASHINGTON - US Vice-President J.D.”
“From Iran to trade: How the US midterms impact the rest of the world AI generated LONDON – The US Democrats’ “blue wave” of midterm election victories is already causing ripples across the rest of the world, where trade partners, strategic allies and enemies…”
“US midterms: Only one town out of dozens in US voted in favour of data centres AI generated WASHINGTON – Voters in dozens of towns across the US sent a clear message against data centres in the Nov 3 elections – with one notable exception.”
“Tech giants try to stem flow of US midterm election disinformation unleashed by AI Steven Lee Myers AI generated SAN FRANCISCO – In a small conference room off the cafeteria at one of OpenAI’s offices in San Francisco, a team of more than a dozen people are…”
“With Republican control of Congress at risk in US midterm elections on Nov 3, Trump and Carney offered the most upbeat outlook on trade talks since they collapsed acrimoniously in August.”
“They also fall just days before the November 3 midterm elections, which polls indicate could leave Trump without majorities in either house of Congress, and amid reports the US might launch fresh attacks on Iran.”
“American voters in a sour economic mood heading into midterm elections AI generated WASHINGTON – On the eve of elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump’s Republican Party keeps control of Congress, voters’ minds are on the economy, with high…”
“…ent issues subpoenas in California non-citizen voting probe AI generated WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s administration has demanded records from California as part of a criminal investigation into alleged voting by non-citizens – escalating its battle…”
“…ump says he approves of Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro coming to US AI generated JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States – President Donald Trump said on Oct 28 he approved of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the United States after losing the Oct 25…”
“The war’s impact on global energy costs has weighed on support for Republican candidates and hurt US President Donald Trump’s approval ratings.”
“Fox News viewer dip pre-US midterm election suggests Republican unease AI generated WASHINGTON – Fox News, the most-watched cable news network, saw a 28% prime-time viewer decline over the past four weeks leading up to the midterm elections, a sign the…”
“US midterms: Left wing influencers like Hasan Piker find a grudging place in Democratic Party AI generated PHILADELPHIA – Soon after US President Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party launched a manhunt of sorts.”
““I’m banking now on the likelihood of strikes shortly after the midterms,” said Suzanne Maloney, director of the foreign policy programme at the Brookings Institution, referring to Nov 3 elections in the United States.”
“Diesel prices have shot to record highs during the US-Israeli war on Iran, creating a political liability for Trump and his Republican party as they campaign to maintain thin majorities in the US Congress in the Nov 3 midterm elections.”
“US high court rulings have been ‘destructive to democracy’, says US Supreme Court Justice Kagan AI generated WASHINGTON – US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Oct 20 said the court’s conservative majority has undermined democracy and “created a race to the…”
“Trump paused Russia sanctions to ‘analyse’ impact on global economy: Rubio AI generated JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Oct 17 that President Donald Trump’s waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia would…”
“Weeks before US midterm elections in which Trump’s Republicans are battling to maintain their narrow grip on both chambers of Congress, the new measures could have risked further raising oil prices as Americans face increased costs largely attributed to the…”
“…p’: Republicans face Latino backlash over immigration raids AI generated DORAL, United States – For nearly two years, US President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed deportation drive has sowed fear in immigrant communities and created a flood of grim headlines and…”
“US considers hitting Iran with ‘Mother of All Bombs’: CNN AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock,…”
“New White House spokeswoman Katie Zacharia heavy on Trump praise, light on questions in debut AI generated WASHINGTON – New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her briefing room debut on Oct 13 by taking remarkably few questions from journalists…”
“Trump says Houthis trying to push up oil prices before US election AI generated WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Oct 13 accused Yemen’s Houthis of seeking to drive energy prices higher as key US midterm elections approach, warning he “will never…”
“Bipartisan US senators urge Trump to scrap Russian diesel deal AI generated WASHINGTON - Republican and Democratic US senators joined forces on Oct 13 to urge President Donald Trump to scrap his diesel deal with Russia, calling it a “betrayal” that would…”
“… conservative state feeling the pinch of high energy prices AI generated WASILLA, Alaska - With three weeks until the US midterm elections, US President Donald Trump on Oct 13 campaigned in remote Alaska, one of several conservative states where Democrats…”
“Trump’s trade wars sting US manufacturers ahead of midterms AI generated NORTH JACKSON, Ohio – For Doug Rende, who runs an aluminium product manufacturer in the US state of Ohio, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have meant millions of dollars more in annual…”
“Trump secures US$2.4 billion AI pledge as he honours tech executives Musk, Huang The Trump administration announced US$2.4 billion (S$3.07 billion) in commitments from Silicon Valley giants to bolster scientific research at a summit on Oct 8 in Washington,…”
“AI has been a particular focus for the President, who has been a champion of the sector despite voter anxiety over its impact on jobs, energy costs and the environment ahead of midterm elections.”
“Trump eases limits on dyed diesel in bid to cut fuel costs AI generated WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump on Oct 5 signed an executive order to ease restrictions on the use of a tax-exempt variety of diesel, his latest bid to pare costs for…”
“‘War at sea does not remain at sea’ US President Donald Trump is weighing next steps against Iran, including whether to escalate strikes before or after the November midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress, as he presses a naval blockade…”
“Trump unveils $19.16 billion planned Iowa steel project AI generated WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Sept 28 said that a Minnesota company plans to build a multi-billion-dollar steel mill in Iowa, handing the administration a marquee manufacturing…”
“…diplomacy: Trump talks tough, and the world calls his bluff AI generated WASHINGTON – From his high-profile address to the UN General Assembly to his high-stakes White House summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump this week was…”
“There have also been questions among US business leaders about whether China’s AI models, which openly publish the underlying calculations of their systems, could one day leap ahead of American ones.”
“…p at UN urges compete isolation of Iran, expects deal after US midterm elections AI generated UNITED NATIONS, United States - US President Donald Trump on Sept 22 called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the UN…”
“US House advances first Bill addressing economic impact of data centre boom AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States House of Representatives on Sept 16 passed a Bill aimed at protecting households from electricity cost increases tied to the expansion of…”
“Anthropic could push its IPO to after the November US midterm elections, with the elections not expected to have a major impact on the offering, according to two people familiar with the matter.”
“In a statement on Sept 14, Obama said that AI policy “should be at the centre of our public debate” and Washington policymakers must “get proactive” in crafting proposals “that deal with serious safety concerns, anticipate AI’s impact on jobs and our kids,…”
“US invites Venezuela to G-20 energy summit AI generated HOUSTON – A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week’s Group of 20 energy meetings in Texas, American officials said on Sept 14, as the world grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the…”
“In a country where 14 per cent of the population is black, the second-biggest racial or ethnic minority after the Hispanics, the upcoming midterm elections have become more than the usual face-off between the Republicans and the Democrats.”
“Trump pledges ‘economic warfare’ on Iran, prompting Tehran derision AI generated TEHRAN – US President Donald Trump pledged “economic warfare” against Iran and threatened any country that trades with it, prompting Iran to dismiss the plan on Aug 20 as a…”