The confirmation process in the Senate under Trump shows slowness and lack of diversity, with a high proportion of white men confirmed. Despite an increase in pace, the possibility of unilateral changes in the Senate to speed up the process is raised, although procedural and political obstacles persist.
Since 2005, free college programs, such as Kalamazoo Promise, have grown to improve college accessibility. A study with 32 administrators suggests expanding access, loosening requirements, and stabilizing funding for student success.
Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss a truce in Ukraine. The proposal to cede territories raises doubts, especially in Europe, which feels distanced from the process. The meeting is attended by Trump, wanting a quick truce, and Europe asking for Zelensky’s inclusion, although the conflict in Ukraine intensifies.
The tax on billionaires aims to reduce wealth inequality and tax evasion, imposing a 2% annual tax on the highest wealth. By 2030, it could raise up to 0.27% of global GDP, generating significant revenue for states through international cooperation.
To define the liability of autonomous vehicles, four approaches are proposed: product liability negligence, product strict liability, the reasonable human driver standard, and the reasonable computer driver standard. Scholars suggest combining product negligence liability with a regime of negligent driving liability based on the reasonable human driver standard, thus balancing manufacturer liability with expected behavior standards.
