The Horizon Institute for Public Service, a nonprofit organization with extensive ties to the tech-adjacent effective altruism movement, has deployed a small army of fellows at influential think tanks and government offices across Washington, D.C. At times, these fellows have worked on policy affecting the goals of effective altruists. Effective altruists broadly believe that the […]

The Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that the government shutdown was resulting in a 10% reduction in flights at 40 airports across the United States.  Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy made this revelation at a press conference announcing the cuts, as previously reported by the Washington Examiner. It was a precautionary measure to avoid […]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) denied reports she was eyeing a run for president in 2028, bashing those who reported that she was. On Wednesday, NOTUS published a report that Greene was positioning herself for a 2028 presidential run, citing four people familiar with the matter, including one who allegedly discussed the plans with her […]

Apple is calling out Rep. Kat Cammack’s (R-FL) bill, the App Store Freedom Act, for “undermining kids’ online safety.” Cammack’s bill, introduced in May, aims to require large app store operators to allow users to set third-party apps or app stores as their default, among other things. “We must continue to hold Big Tech accountable […]