Plus: Kash Patel and Scott Bessent face congressional questioning, the U.S. destroys two Iranian boats near Hormuz, and driverless cars with drivers.

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Happy Wednesday! The Minneapolis City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow driverless cars like Waymos in the city, so long as a licensed human sits in the driver’s seat with the steering wheel, brakes, and accelerator within reach.

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Plus: Kash Patel and Scott Bessent face congressional questioning, the U.S. destroys two Iranian boats near Hormuz, and driverless cars with drivers.

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