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Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races
Read full article: Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot racesInspired by the candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris, individual members of historically Black sororities and fraternities are working to help her presidential campaign and that of downballot candidates.
Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights
Read full article: Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rightsHundreds of Indigenous people were marching Wednesday in Brazil’s capital, urging Congress to drop a proposed constitutional amendment that has the potential to paralyze and even reverse land allocations.
The first presidential election since the Jan. 6 attack will test new guardrails from Congress
Read full article: The first presidential election since the Jan. 6 attack will test new guardrails from CongressThis presidential election will be the first since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol.
A decade of racial justice activism transformed politics but landmark reforms remain elusive
Read full article: A decade of racial justice activism transformed politics but landmark reforms remain elusiveMichael Brown’s fatal shooting by police a decade ago set off more than a week of protests by thousands of people in Ferguson, Missouri.
The Biden administration has canceled student loans for more than 1 million in public service jobs
Read full article: The Biden administration has canceled student loans for more than 1 million in public service jobsA student loan cancellation program for public service workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who were approved before it was updated by the Biden administration two years ago.
Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
Read full article: Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable dischargesThe Pentagon says more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds
Read full article: Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new fundsThe Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Trump's protests aside, his agenda has plenty of overlap with Project 2025
Read full article: Trump's protests aside, his agenda has plenty of overlap with Project 2025Donald Trump insists that Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page blueprint for a hard-right turn in American government and society, does not reflect his priorities for a White House encore.
In Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided Congress
Read full article: In Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided CongressNational Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest, where two of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country are playing out.
Immigrants brought to the US as children ask judges to keep protections against deportation
Read full article: Immigrants brought to the US as children ask judges to keep protections against deportationImmigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children were among more than 200 demonstrators who gathered outside a federal courthouse in New Orleans where appellate judges heard arguments over a policy shielding them from deportation.
Biggest Kashmir party opposed to India's stripping of region's autonomy wins most seats in election
Read full article: Biggest Kashmir party opposed to India's stripping of region's autonomy wins most seats in electionKashmir’s biggest political party opposed to India’s stripping of the region’s semi-autonomy has won most seats in a local election.
Votes are being counted in the election for a truncated government in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Read full article: Votes are being counted in the election for a truncated government in Indian-controlled KashmirVotes are being counted in the recent election for a largely powerless local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Read full article: Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority controlAfter a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.
Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn't have enough funding to last through hurricane season
Read full article: Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn't have enough funding to last through hurricane seasonHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the agency tasked with helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters does not have enough money to make it through the hurricane season.
Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanyl
Read full article: Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanylThe Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania says he'll press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks.
NCAA president Charlie Baker decries 'dysfunction' in NIL, urges Congress to act
Read full article: NCAA president Charlie Baker decries 'dysfunction' in NIL, urges Congress to actThe president of the NCAA lashed out at “evidence of dysfunction in today’s NIL environment” while reiterating his desire to see Congress create national guidelines to set the template for the so-called name, image and likeness endorsement deals that are reshaping college sports.
Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the election
Read full article: Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the electionPresident Joe Biden has signed a temporary government spending bill that keeps agencies operating into December, after Congress punted key spending decisions until after the November election.
CrowdStrike executive apologizes to Congress for July global tech outage
Read full article: CrowdStrike executive apologizes to Congress for July global tech outageAn executive at cybersecurity company CrowdStrike apologized in testimony to Congress for sparking a global technology outage over the summer.
House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety
Read full article: House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safetyLawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence.
Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates
Read full article: Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidatesA secretive group that recruited Donald Trump supporters to run as third-party spoiler candidates in some of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts was accused of violating campaign finance law.
Railroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report says
Read full article: Railroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report saysA new report says the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain kind of derailment related to the forces created when railcars push and pull against each other as freight trains have gotten longer.
Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
Read full article: Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break throughA bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views of their rivals by pretending to be them.
Argentina's President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdown
Read full article: Argentina's President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdownLibertarian President Javier Milei of Argentina has presented the 2025 budget to Congress, outlining policy priorities that reflected his key pledge to kill the country’s chronic fiscal deficit and signaled a new phase of confrontation with lawmakers.
Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs
Read full article: Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffsA San Jose-based biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S. market over ties to China.
Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month
Read full article: Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the monthU.S. officials say nearly $6 billion in funding for aid to Ukraine will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts to extend the Pentagon’s authority to send weapons from its stockpile to Kyiv.
US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
Read full article: US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concernsThe Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid.
Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected
Read full article: Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be electedMexico is poised to amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected as part of a judicial overhaul championed by the outgoing president but slammed by critics as a blow to the country’s rule of law.
Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
Read full article: Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdownSpeaker Mike Johnson has postponed a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
Read full article: Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospectsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military
Read full article: Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the militaryDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says passage of a six-month temporary spending bill would have widespread and devastating effects on the department and the military.
House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters
Read full article: House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new votersHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has teed up a vote this week on a bill that would keep the federal government funded for six more months.
House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time
Read full article: House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious timeHouse Republicans have unveiled legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
What’s at stake in Mexico's judicial system under sweeping overhaul pushed by the president
Read full article: What’s at stake in Mexico's judicial system under sweeping overhaul pushed by the presidentMexico’s governing party says judges in the current court system are corrupt, and it wants to push through a unusual proposal to make the country’s entire judicial branch — some 7,000 judges —stand for election.
Hawaii lawmakers say Congress should replenish disaster relief fund to help Maui
Read full article: Hawaii lawmakers say Congress should replenish disaster relief fund to help MauiHawaii's congressional representatives say the nation’s disaster relief fund needs to be replenished so the U.S. government can continue to help survivors of Maui’s deadly wildfires and other disasters around the country.
As Mexican protesters block Congress over judicial overhaul, lawmakers head to vote in nearby gym
Read full article: As Mexican protesters block Congress over judicial overhaul, lawmakers head to vote in nearby gymProtesters in Mexico City are blocking the entrance to Congress over proposals that would make judges stand for election.
Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of it
Read full article: Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of itFederal law already allows only U.S. citizens to vote in elections for president and Congress.
Protesters against judiciary overhaul plan urge Mexican president to 'respect democracy'
Read full article: Protesters against judiciary overhaul plan urge Mexican president to 'respect democracy'Protesters have marched across Mexico in the latest opposition to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed judicial overhaul and other moves by the governing party that critics say will weaken democratic checks and balances.
Mexico's governing coalition gets 73% of seats in Congress after winning just 60% of votes
Read full article: Mexico's governing coalition gets 73% of seats in Congress after winning just 60% of votesMexico’s electoral institute has voted to give the governing Morena party and its allies about 73% of seats in the lower house of Congress, even though the coalition won only about 60% of the votes in the June 2 elections.
Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick
Read full article: Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pickKamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience when he headlines the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress
Read full article: George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to CongressFormer U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case.
A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests
Read full article: A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protestsProtests against the war in Gaza have put intense pressure on U.S. college leaders, who are charged with bridging bitter campus divides while balancing free speech rights with concern for safety on campus.
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
Read full article: House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victimsA top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government.
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
Read full article: US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East warThe U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.
Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
Read full article: Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enactIf nothing else, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips.
US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Read full article: US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anywaySurgeon General Vivek Murthy isn’t shying away from politics, as his mother had once hoped when he was a kid.
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
Read full article: Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeoverElon Musk’s social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser boycott” deprived the company of billions of dollars in revenue and violated antitrust laws.
Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'
Read full article: Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'Not quite two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol, the threat of political violence would come for Nancy Pelosi's husband at their home.
Fiery North Dakota derailment was latest crash to involve weak tank cars the NTSB wants replaced
Read full article: Fiery North Dakota derailment was latest crash to involve weak tank cars the NTSB wants replacedThe fiery North Dakota derailment that burned for days early last month was the latest train crash to involve flawed tank cars the National Transportation Safety board has been trying to get off the tracks for decades.
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
Read full article: Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their childrenThe U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their young children.
Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on border
Read full article: Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on borderPresident Joe Biden is prodding Congress to do more to reduce the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justices
Read full article: Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justicesPresident Joe Biden decried “extremism” that he says has undermined public confidence in the the U.S. Supreme Court, as he called on Congress to quickly establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices.
House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policy
Read full article: House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policyHouse Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico.
Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre
Read full article: Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacreThe Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits such an honor.
Demonstrators stage mass protest against Netanyahu visit and US military aid to Israel
Read full article: Demonstrators stage mass protest against Netanyahu visit and US military aid to IsraelProtesters against the Gaza war have staged a sit-in at a congressional office building ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress, and Capitol Police have made multiple arrests.
Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
Read full article: Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers onlineThe Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades.
IRS collects milestone $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth taxpayers
Read full article: IRS collects milestone $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth taxpayersThe IRS has collected $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth tax cheats — a milestone meant to showcase how the agency is making use of the money it received as part of the Biden administration’s signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.
Government power in the US is a swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling shows
Read full article: Government power in the US is a swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling showsThe framers creating the U.S. Constitution knew they needed SOMEONE to be at the helm of the federal government, a president.
Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cut
Read full article: Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cutFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing job market and not only to taming inflation, a shift that signals it’s likely to begin cutting interest rates soon.
House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashers
Read full article: House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashersHouse Republicans have approved two bills rolling back Energy Department efficiency standards for home refrigerators and dishwashers.
Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion
Read full article: Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortionThe Republican National Committee’s platform committee is adopting a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump’s position — opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to the states.
House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaits
Read full article: House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaitsHouse Republicans are off to a quicker, more united start this year when it comes to funding the federal government, passing four of 12 annual appropriations bills before the end of June compared to zero at this time last year, when the new majority got off to a rocky start.
House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland over access to Biden special counsel interview audio
Read full article: House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland over access to Biden special counsel interview audioHouse Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland for the audio recording of President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel in his classified documents case.
Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators
Read full article: Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulatorsFederal rules that impact virtually every aspect of everyday life, from the food we eat and the cars we drive to the air we breathe and homes we live in, could be at risk after a wide-ranging Supreme Court ruling.
The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disasters
Read full article: The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disastersThe White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to the collapse and repair of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore and to respond to other disasters that have occurred around the U.S. in recent months.
What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators
Read full article: What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulatorsExecutive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety and other issues under a far-reaching decision Friday by the Supreme Court.
Soto ‘hopeful’ 2024 SHIELD Act will be included in internet privacy bill
Read full article: Soto ‘hopeful’ 2024 SHIELD Act will be included in internet privacy billThe 2024 SHIELD Act, designed to protect every American’s reputation on the internet and social media platforms, could become part of the comprehensive privacy bill as early as July.
States fail to track abuses in foster care facilities housing thousands of children, US says
Read full article: States fail to track abuses in foster care facilities housing thousands of children, US saysMany states are failing to track how frequently children in foster care facilities are abused, sexually assaulted or improperly restrained, leaving them vulnerable to mistreatment.
Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn pleads not guilty in Arizona’s fake elector case
Read full article: Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn pleads not guilty in Arizona’s fake elector caseThree people facing charges connected to trying to overturn former President Donald Trump’s Arizona election loss are pleading not guilty.
Drug shortages keep on growing. Older, injectable medicines are among the most vulnerable
Read full article: Drug shortages keep on growing. Older, injectable medicines are among the most vulnerableErin Fox has tracked drug shortages for more than 20 years, and she sees no easy solutions for what has become a record run.
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute
Read full article: Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecuteSpeaker Mike Johnson says the House will go to court to enforce the subpoena against Attorney General Merrick Garland for access to President Joe Biden’s special counsel audio interview.
A closer-than-expected Ohio congressional race surprises Republicans and encourages Democrats
Read full article: A closer-than-expected Ohio congressional race surprises Republicans and encourages DemocratsA political newcomer’s closer-than-expected finish in Tuesday’s special congressional election in Ohio surprised Republicans and jolted Democrats in a former bellwether state.
In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests
Read full article: In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protestsArgentina’s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax packages proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change.
House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio
Read full article: House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audioThe House has voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview in his classified documents case.
Mexican peso weakens as next president vows to forge ahead with 20 reforms - and adds a couple more
Read full article: Mexican peso weakens as next president vows to forge ahead with 20 reforms - and adds a couple moreThe Mexican peso has continued to weaken as Mexico's outgoing president _ and his successor _vowed to forge ahead with some 20 constitutional changes that have rattled investors.
House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant
Read full article: House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrantThe House has passed legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court for seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Colombia's congress votes to ban bullfights, dealing a blow to the centuries-old tradition
Read full article: Colombia's congress votes to ban bullfights, dealing a blow to the centuries-old traditionColombia’s congress has voted to ban bullfights in the South American nation, delivering a serious blow to a centuries-old tradition that has inspired songs and novels but has become increasingly controversial in the countries where it is still practiced.
Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement
Read full article: Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlementNavajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
As the election nears, Biden pushes a slew of rules on the environment and other priorities
Read full article: As the election nears, Biden pushes a slew of rules on the environment and other prioritiesPresident Joe Biden has unleashed a flurry of election year rules on the environment as he tries to secure his legacy.
Native American tribes give unanimous approval to proposal securing Colorado River water
Read full article: Native American tribes give unanimous approval to proposal securing Colorado River waterThe Navajo Nation Council has unanimously approved a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress.
Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with a plan led by an unlikely pair of lawmakers
Read full article: Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with a plan led by an unlikely pair of lawmakersBipartisan legislation introduced in the House would require presidents and vice presidents to publicly disclose tax returns before, during and after their time in the White House.
Democrats propose ban on officials receiving payments from foreign governments after Trump probe
Read full article: Democrats propose ban on officials receiving payments from foreign governments after Trump probeDemocrats have introduced legislation that would prohibit U.S. officials from accepting money, payments or gifts from foreign governments without congressional consent.
Election deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill Congress
Read full article: Election deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill CongressAs Donald Trump makes a comeback bid to return to power, Republicans in Congress have become even more likely to cast doubts on President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.
House Republicans ditch their day jobs to stand with Trump, while legislating languishes
Read full article: House Republicans ditch their day jobs to stand with Trump, while legislating languishesLeaving Washington behind, prominent far-right House Republicans who have pushed this Congress into chaos showed up at Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio
Read full article: GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audioTwo House committees have moved ahead with contempt charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to turn over audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel.
House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengers
Read full article: House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengersCongress has passed a bill that is designed to add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories and to give air travelers automatic refunds for canceled or long-delayed flights.
Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
Read full article: Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong reviewA bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and put safeguards around it.