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President Donald Trump is appearing in taxpayer-funded ads airing ahead of the November midterms, prompting criticism from lawmakers in both parties over whether the government is crossing a legal line. Federal funding laws prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used for “publicity or propaganda,” but the government is also allowed to promote and defend its policies. The White House says the ads are public service announcements and points to similar campaigns under previous administrations. So when does a government ad cross the line? Here’s what to know, in one minute.

Raye is handing celebrities their high school superlatives. As our annual TIME100 Next’s annual list returns to spotlight the rising stars and cultural forces shaping what comes next, one of this year’s cover stars, Raye, is handing out superlatives, celebrity edition. Read the full interview and learn more about this year’s list here: https://lnkd.in/g-3kuMqG

"It's changed every aspect of every function and every product that we have." At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, we asked executives how AI is transforming their companies. Mastercard's Cheryl Guerin responds:

AI-powered technology could revolutionize breast cancer screenings. Connie Lehman, Professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School and CEO of Clairity, Inc. — a company pioneering AI-driven, 5-year breast cancer risk prediction from mammograms — explains the possibilities:

Inside the Trump administration, senior advisers increasingly believe the president has passed the apogee of his second-term power. Across the Republican Party, officials are preparing for the likelihood of losing the House—and perhaps the Senate—in this year’s midterms. Democratic control of Congress would bring investigations and subpoenas, hearings, and potentially a third round of impeachment proceedings. Cabinet officials could be hauled before Congress. “They’ll probably go after me,” he tells TIME in a late September interview. “And I’ll go after them.” Yet with so much at stake—for the country and the world, for his party and his own power—Trump can seem curiously preoccupied. As Trump obsesses over stonework and fixtures, gold and glass, the important parts of his legacy are being built —in the decisions he makes from inside these walls, and the consequences unfolding far beyond them. Read our full story here: https://lnkd.in/gzFpWN9A

Ruth Porat, the President and Chief Investment Officer at Alphabet and Google, talks about launching a data center into space this week. She was just one of many executives who spoke on a panel Tuesday at a TIME100 Talk about how companies have adapted and dominated in their industries. Presented by Ford Motor Company Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gBqzeu2p

A panel of executives spoke on Tuesday at a TIME100 Talk titled "Built to Last: The Enduring Power of Iconic American Brands" about the ways in which their companies have been able to adapt and dominate their industries throughout the years. Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, describes how the company has evolved since the Covid pandemic. Presented by Ford Motor Company Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gAgNuET7

At a TIME100 Talks dinner in Detroit on Tuesday, Bill Ford, the Executive Chair of the Ford Motor Company describes how the company's values have allowed them to address different crises, from the Great Depression through Covid. Presented by Ford Motor Company Read more here: https://lnkd.in/guYpehRT

Raye is handing celebrities their high school superlatives. As our annual TIME100 Next’s annual list returns to spotlight the rising stars and cultural forces shaping what comes next, one of this year’s cover stars, Raye, is handing out superlatives, celebrity edition. Read the full interview and learn more about this year’s list here: https://lnkd.in/e2uhyR8D

What makes an American company iconic and what enables it to endure? At TIME100 Talks: Built to Last: The Enduring Power of Iconic American Brands, CEO of TIME, Jessica Sibley moderated a conversation with Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Company; Scott Kirby, CEO of United; and Ruth Porat, Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google. Together, they examined how influential companies balance legacy with innovation, navigate disruption and shape what comes next. Sponsored by Ford Motor Company https://lnkd.in/g7zK57Mu