Vice President JD Vance spoke at a midterm campaign rally in Hendersonville, North Carolina. During an interview with “2WAY Tonight,” Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection. He stated, “I’m not anti-endorsing him, I’m not pro-endorsing him. I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections. I endorse American candidates and focus on the midterms.”
In April, Vance traveled to Hungary in support of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Orban later failed to be reelected after 16 years in power. President Donald Trump, however, has backed Netanyahu, calling him “a Great Warrior.”
On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Netanyahu in Israel. A spokesman from Netanyahu’s office mentioned that their conversation included Trump’s endorsement. The Pentagon did not comment on the meeting.
Vance views Israel as an ally but has faced criticism from some Jewish commentators. His association with podcast host Tucker Carlson, known for his opposing views to the U.S.-Israel lobby, has stirred controversy. In August, Vance attended the Republican Jewish Coalition summit to engage with Jewish Republicans.
“Human attention is a constant bottleneck,”said AI start-up Anthropic in a report assessing AI’s influence on jobs.
Working at a company that integrates AI into daily tasks reshapes the work environment. A study by Anthropic, creators of the Claude chatbot, reveals that employees spend 20 percent more time in meetings. While sales teams may close more deals and HR staff improve candidate interactions, chatbots create additional work.
Anthropic’s internal records indicate that AI automation is changing roles within the company. Employees often find themselves exploring new roles as AI systems take over existing duties. New hires are selected based on their ability to adapt to fast-paced work. Junior technical staff are becoming rarer as automation increases.
One employee compared AI use to managing two needy children, emphasizing the constant demand for human attention. As AI continues to evolve, this snapshot of Anthropic’s workplace might mirror the future of white-collar work in general.
In other news, Alberta voters opted to remain part of Canada following a referendum. Early projections showed 76 percent of voters choosing unity while 23 percent supported initiating separation processes. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the results as a triumph for national unity.
Amid a trade conflict with the U.S., Carney emphasized Canadian independence. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated plans to discuss next steps with voters. Keith Wilson, co-chair of the separatist Let Alberta Decide group, remarked that discussions about Alberta’s future will persist.
Separately, Sam Forstag could become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. House from Montana in over three decades. Previously a firefighter and union leader, Forstag is challenging Republican Aaron Flint. With the Cook Political Report labeling the race a toss-up, Forstag’s campaign is gaining momentum.
Forstag discussed his policies, including stances on data centers and health care. The Washington Post continues to evaluate candidates in various races ahead of the midterm elections.
Lastly, President Donald Trump proposed renaming New Mexico to New America. He argued for the change to reflect the state being part of the U.S., not Mexico. However, renaming would require state and congressional action. Trump’s idea faced immediate rejection from lawmakers and political candidates in New Mexico.
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