Jon Reid

Dec 6, 2024 | news.bgov.com | Jon Reid |Herb Jackson |Shaun Courtney |Titus Wu

EXCLUSIVE: CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS will target AI next year and are already brimming with ideas for new legislation — beyond reviving failed AI bills from this past year. Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D), who chairs the assembly’s privacy committee that oversees all AI legislation, will be key to advancing new AI bills. Ethical AI use around children will be part of a broad bill Bauer-Kahan plans for 2025, she said in a Thursday interview.

Aug 27, 2024 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jon Reid |Brandon Lee

Donald Trump’s shifting stance on abortion is squarely aimed at swing-state voters — and it’s putting off everyone else. But first, you should know:The mic might be too hotfor Trump at a debate against Kamala Harris next month. Trump put the blame for the messy US withdrawal from Afghanistan on Harris and Joe Biden. Prosecutors are pushing to reinstate the criminal case against Trump for mishandling classified documents.

Aug 23, 2024 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jon Reid

Democrats are riding high on star-studded convention momentum, yet now comes the fundamental election challenge of trying to seal the deal with voters. But first, you should know:Democrats and Republicans agree housing is too expensive, with pro-development policies popping up in red and blue states. Tip-reliant Nevadans aren’t sure how presidential candidates’ vows to end taxes on gratuities could actually work.

Aug 9, 2024 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jon Reid

Donald Trump offered to debate Kamala Harris in an attempt to recapture attention — and momentum — from her honeymoon period. But first, you should know:Trump holds a rally in Montana today, where Republicans are looking to pick up a Senate seat from incumbent Democrat Jon Tester. Meanwhile, Harris campaigns in Phoenix today as she courts swing-state Arizona. Sarah Elfreth is campaigning to be one of the first women to join Maryland’s congressional delegation in almost a decade.

Dec 20, 2023 | pro.morningconsult.com | Jon Reid

Jon Reid is a research editor for domestic and world politics at Morning Consult. Prior to his current role, he was a politics editor with Morning Consult’s editorial division. Jon joined Morning Consult from Bloomberg Industry Group, where he reported on telecommunications policy and edited newsletters. He graduated from Arizona State University. Follow him on Twitter at @JonTReid.