Newsweek is reporting that it issued a correction regarding Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, clarifying he has been indicted on felony charges but not convicted. It said Paxton's recent win in Texas is seen as potentially opening a realistic opportunity for Democrats to flip the state. Newsweek noted that State Representative James Talarico faced criticism on Fox, with Stephen Miller making unsubstantiated claims about him. It questioned whether these attacks would convince disillusioned Texas voters that Paxton, who has been impeached and indicted, is a better choice.
Newsweek also highlighted Pope Leo's encyclical on artificial intelligence, describing it as a significant statement given current concerns about the technology.
Separately, Newsweek reported that major companies are experiencing unexpected financial impacts from AI. Uber's chief technology officer admitted the company depleted its entire 2026 AI coding budget in just four months. Microsoft is also restricting developers' access to AI coding tools, planning to consolidate them onto internal software by the end of June. Newsweek suggested that AI, contrary to expectations of efficiency and cost reduction, may be proving more expensive as engineers increase their usage.
In sports news, Newsweek said New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport have subpoenaed FIFA. The investigation targets FIFA's ticketing practices for the World Cup, which the New Jersey Attorney General characterized as confusing and leading to excessively high prices. Newsweek expressed skepticism about the investigation's potential impact, citing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump.
Looking ahead, Newsweek mentioned Pam Bondi is scheduled to meet with the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein files. It also previewed upcoming political developments, including the Iran deal awaiting President Trump's signature, the Michigan Senate primary, California's primary elections, and Colombia's presidential election.