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5 new questions this morning. Start with this one: “Should Benjamin Netanyahu remain Israel's prime minister?” https://groundbeat.com/poll/2508/should-benjamin-netanyahu-remain-israels-prime-minister

🔥 This week's House Divided: “Should local communities be allowed to block new AI data centers?” — the question of the week. Make your case in the comments.

Is Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection a good outcome for Brazil? https://groundbeat.com/poll/2499/is-luiz-in-cio-lula-da-silvas-reelection-a-good-outcome-for

The desk's lead question today: “Is Israel right to demolish Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank after a deadly shooting there?”

Reasonable people are landing on both sides of this. Which side is yours? “Tesla's quarterly operating profit fell 56% as it ramped up spending on AI and robotics — is that the right move for the company?” groundbeat.com/poll/2457

The Weekly Pulse: A Week of No, Thank You

“Was President Trump right to prepare a lawsuit to block Alaska's U.S. Senate results if Republicans lose?” Vote, then say why. https://groundbeat.com/poll/2473/was-president-trump-right-to-prepare-a-lawsuit-to-block

Fresh this morning: “Is President Trump right to pursue his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC?” (and 6 more new polls) https://groundbeat.com/poll/2461/is-president-trump-right-to-pursue-his-10-billion-lawsuit

New on Groundbeat: “Was the U.S. right to order its diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions?” — plus 6 more new polls. https://groundbeat.com/poll/2449/was-the-u-s-right-to-order-its-diplomats-to-leave-saudi

Are streaming services still worth the money as their prices keep climbing? No, not worth it anymore 74% · Unsure 15% · Yes, still worth it 11% 27 votes so far, 5 from members. Still open. groundbeat.com/poll/2336

Before you scroll on: “Should the federal government pursue the wages and benefits of people in default on their student loans?”

8 new questions this morning. Start with this one: “Was France right to impose overnight curfews in Paris and Lyon to curb the cost-of-living protests?” https://groundbeat.com/poll/2423/was-france-right-to-impose-overnight-curfews-in-paris-and

🔥 This week's House Divided: “In an unavoidable crash, should a self-driving car protect its passengers or the people outside the car?” — the question of the week. Make your case in the comments.

Was President Trump right to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection? https://groundbeat.com/poll/2411/was-president-trump-right-to-endorse-benjamin-netanyahu-for

Open question, open thread: “Should there be a maximum age limit for serving as U.S. president or in Congress?” groundbeat.com/poll/2360

Groundbeat is on Product Hunt today: fresh questions on the news twice a day, one-tap votes, and a real exchange in the comments. www.producthunt.com/products/gro...

The desk's lead question today: “Are the violent cost-of-living protests across France justified?”

The Weekly Pulse is out: The Week We Weren't Sure About Robots

“Was Donald Trump right to fire White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after five days on the job?” Vote, then say why. https://groundbeat.com/poll/2386/was-donald-trump-right-to-fire-white-house-press-secretary

Fresh this morning: “Was President Trump right to rule out sending U.S. ground troops into Iran?” (and 6 more new polls) https://groundbeat.com/poll/2374/was-president-trump-right-to-rule-out-sending-u-s-ground

38% say almost always. “Do you say please and thank you to AI chatbots?” 21 votes so far, 7 from members. Your turn. groundbeat.com/poll/2136

New on Groundbeat: “Should the U.S. resume military strikes against Iran?” — plus 5 more new polls. https://groundbeat.com/poll/2363/should-the-u-s-resume-military-strikes-against-iran

Before you scroll on: “Was the federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home justified?”

8 new questions this morning. Start with this one: “Is the Justice Department right to investigate sitting members of Congress in the weeks before the 2026 midterm elections?” https://groundbeat.com/poll/2338/is-the-justice-department-right-to-investigate-sitting

Not a gotcha. Just a question most people haven't decided. “Should companies offer employees unlimited paid vacation?” groundbeat.com/poll/2297

🔥 This week's House Divided: “Should companies be allowed to pay workers less for the same job if they live in a lower-cost area?” — the question of the week. Make your case in the comments.

Should U.S. presidential pardons require approval from an independent review panel? https://groundbeat.com/poll/2323/should-u-s-presidential-pardons-require-approval-from-an

The desk's lead question today: “Was President Trump right to call for Ukraine to replace President Zelenskyy?”

This week on Groundbeat, on one page: One Poll With Numbers, and a Lot of Open Questions

“Was President Trump right to discuss Iran with Russia's Vladimir Putin?” Vote, then say why. https://groundbeat.com/poll/2293/was-president-trump-right-to-discuss-iran-with-russias

Where it stands: “Should U.S. presidents be limited to a single six-year term instead of two four-year terms?” No, keep two four-year terms 57% · Yes, one six-year term 24% · Unsure 19% 21 votes so far, 8 from members. groundbeat.com/poll/1638

Fresh this morning: “Was the Norwegian Nobel Committee right to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay?” (and 7 more new polls) https://groundbeat.com/poll/2279/was-the-norwegian-nobel-committee-right-to-award-the-2026

New on Groundbeat: “Was President Trump right to campaign for Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate bid in Texas?” — plus 7 more new polls. https://groundbeat.com/poll/2265/was-president-trump-right-to-campaign-for-ken-paxtons-u-s

Before you scroll on: “Should the Fort Hood shooter be executed by firing squad?”

Busiest thread on Groundbeat right now: “Can voluntary industry pledges keep AI safe, or do AI companies need binding government rules?” Reasonable people, both sides. groundbeat.com/poll/2140

8 new questions this morning. Start with this one: “Was President Trump right to create a government 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee artificial intelligence?” https://groundbeat.com/poll/2237/was-president-trump-right-to-create-a-government-super

🔥 This week's House Divided: “Should the U.S. end cash bail?” — the question of the week. Make your case in the comments.

Saturday reading. The Weekly Pulse — Robots in, AI travel agents out

“Should U.S. states be allowed to set their own immigration enforcement policies?” Vote, then say why. https://groundbeat.com/poll/2195/should-u-s-states-be-allowed-to-set-their-own-immigration

Would you consider having a humanoid robot in your home? 56% say no or probably not. 31% say yes or probably. 23 votes so far, 6 from members. Where do you land? groundbeat.com/poll/2068

Fresh this morning: “Should the U.S. government be held legally responsible for the death of Renee Good during a Minneapolis ICE raid?” (and 7 more new polls) https://groundbeat.com/poll/2177/should-the-u-s-government-be-held-legally-responsible-for

Two open questions. Begin wherever it stings. “Should the U.S. government replace the term 'artificial intelligence' with 'Super Intelligence' (SI)?” groundbeat.com/poll/2145 “Is President Trump's plan for a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa good for the U.S.?” groundbeat.com/poll/2130

New on Groundbeat: “Was Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee right to halt the state's executions after a failed lethal injection?” — plus 7 more new polls. https://groundbeat.com/poll/2161/was-tennessee-gov-bill-lee-right-to-halt-the-states

Before you scroll on: “Should the U.S. government replace the term 'artificial intelligence' with 'Super Intelligence' (SI)?”

8 new questions this morning. Start with this one: “Should the U.S. roll back federal fuel-economy standards for new cars and trucks?” https://groundbeat.com/poll/2127/should-the-u-s-roll-back-federal-fuel-economy-standards-for

🔥 This week's House Divided: “Should banks be required to fully refund customers who fall victim to scams?” — the question of the week. Make your case in the comments.

Should foreign governments be banned from lobbying the U.S. federal government? https://groundbeat.com/poll/2111/should-foreign-governments-be-banned-from-lobbying-the-u-s

The desk's lead question today: “Should the White House be able to cancel funding that Congress has already approved?”

The Weekly Pulse: The Week the Robots Didn't Get to Plan Your Trip

Would you let an AI plan your entire vacation itinerary? 83% of respondents say no. Would you?: groundbeat.com/poll/2001/wo...