On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court released its decision in Callais v. Louisiana, reinterpreting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). In this brief, we discuss the case, the Voting Rights Act, and the political implications of the Court’s decision.

Artificial intelligence (AI) depends on physical infrastructure. Behind every new AI chatbot, image generator, essay writer, or music maker, there are buildings full of computers that must be built, fueled, cooled, and connected to the power grid.

Since February 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been without Congressionally approved funding, leading to long waits at some airport security checkpoints. What is causing the funding gap? How long are actual wait times? What will break the logjam?