New voices and previously hidden stories have been reinterpreting U.S. history and reshaping museums for the last 20 years, drawing conservative criticism that President Trump is now wielding against the Smithsonian.
Centuries' worth of experience walked out of key government agencies this summer, including high-level departures from the CDC, Pentagon and intelligence community just in the past week.
Why it matters: President Trump and his allies believe the "Deep State," scientific establishment and federal bureaucracy were overdue for a purge. They're ushering in a government in which the officials maintaining nuclear weapons, monitoring medical trials or guarding state secrets have shorter resumes and smaller staffs — likely for many years to come.
Google's new Pixel 10 lineup leans heavily on AI, with tools for sharper photos, real-time translation in your own voice and the beginnings of a truly personal AI assistant.
Why it matters: Smartphones haven't changed much in the last few years, but AI offers the potential to reshape the phones we rely on daily.
