Senate Blocked From Advanced AI as Congress Weighs Rules
#AIregulation #CongressSenate staff are restricted to basic AI chat tools, barred from advanced agentic systems, as Congress weighs regulating AI it largely cannot use. Security concerns and institutional caution slow adoption, though some offices experiment unofficially. read more
Congress Punts AI Regulation Until After Midterms
#AIRegulation #CongressDespite growing pressure for Congress to regulate AI, the House left early for recess and won't return until after November's midterm elections, delaying any legislative action on artificial intelligence oversight. read more
Congress Deadlocked on AI Regulation as Warnings Mount
#AIRegulation #CongressCongress faces mounting pressure to regulate AI after dire warnings from industry leaders, yet lawmakers lack consensus and time before November elections. Key disputes include federal preemption of state rules, child protections, and maintaining competitiveness against China. read more
Congress Ditches AI Regulation as Experts Warn of Catastrophe
#AI #CongressCongress returns briefly as Speaker Mike Johnson aligns with Trump's hands-off AI stance, prioritizing sports and crypto bills over regulation. Democrats warn of unchecked risks as experts compare AI dangers to Frankenstein's monster, urging action before damage occurs. read more
House Passes Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
#Congress #GovernmentShutdownHouse passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown through Dec. 11, avoiding election-season disruption. The 370-48 vote sends it to Trump, providing certainty for agencies and service members amid partisan disputes. read more
Congress averts shutdown, pushes funding fight past midterms
#Congress #GovernmentShutdownCongress averted a government shutdown by extending current funding through Dec. 11, bypassing midterm election disruptions. The bipartisan House vote (370-48) and Senate passage send the measure to President Trump, delaying deeper budget negotiations. read more
TMZ Brings Celebrity Gossip Style to Capitol Hill
#TMZ #CongressTMZ launched a D.C. bureau to cover Congress with celebrity-style levity, hoping to engage politically disengaged readers. Reporters Charlie Cotton and Jacob Wasserman mix humor with hard news, treating Capitol Hill like a reality show to attract new audiences. read more
Americans Disapprove of Elderly Lawmakers But Keep Electing Them
#AgeInPolitics #Congress58% of Americans view elderly lawmakers as a major problem, yet Congress remains one of the oldest in history. Concerns over health transparency and fitness have intensified after recent deaths and hospitalizations, but voters keep reelecting them. read more
House rebukes Trump with second war powers vote
#Congress #IranWarThe House approved a nonbinding resolution to end U.S. hostilities with Iran, rebuking President Trump for an unauthorized war. The 214-208 vote marked the second such rebuke, amid rising casualties and Congressional frustration over oversight. read more
House votes to avert shutdown, sends funding bill to Senate
#GovernmentFunding #CongressThe House voted 220-205 to extend government funding through December 4, averting a pre-midterm shutdown. Six Democrats backed the bill, which now heads to the Senate. Hardliners dropped attempts to tie it to Trump's voting bill, but Democratic opposition persists. read more
Rep. Kean Reveals Depression Caused Months-Long Absence
#MentalHealthAwareness #CongressRep. Thomas Kean Jr. returned to Congress after a four-month absence, revealing depression as the cause. He checked into a hospital for testing, then remained for treatment, emphasizing the illness's power and lack of recovery timeline, thanking supporters. read more
Rep. Kean reveals depression after 3-month absence
#MentalHealth #CongressRepublican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. ended his three-month absence, citing depression treatment. He missed over 100 votes, complicating House GOP's slim majority. Kean returns "healthier, stronger" and faces a competitive re-election in New Jersey's key district. read more
Congress passes landmark housing affordability bill
#HousingAffordability #CongressCongress passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, the largest housing affordability bill in decades, with overwhelming bipartisan support. It bans corporate investors from buying hundreds of single-family homes, streamlines builder regulations, and incentivizes local construction to address the U.S. housing shortage. read more
Congress passes symbolic war powers resolution on Iran
#IranWar #CongressCongress voted 50-48 for a non-binding resolution directing Trump to remove forces from Iran hostilities. Four Republicans joined Democrats, citing costly war. Trump criticized the move as unpatriotic amid delicate peace negotiations. read more
New Jersey Congressman Returns After Mystery Illness
#NewJersey #CongressNew Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. returns to Congress June 30 after a three-month mystery illness, missing 135 votes. He ran unopposed in the primary and promises full transparency about his undisclosed condition. read more
Trump Demands $1.8 Billion Fund for Political Victims
#Trump #CongressTrump pushes Congress for a $1.8B "anti-weaponization fund" for political allies, threatening to derail ICE funding. He'd be "disappointed" if Republicans fail, despite bipartisan criticism labeling it a corrupt "slush fund." read more
Congress spent over $300K on harassment payouts
#Congress #SexualHarassmentRep. Nancy Mace claims Congress spent over $300,000 in taxpayer funds settling sexual harassment claims from nine lawmakers' offices. She plans to release redacted documents protecting victim identities. The settlements occurred between 2007 and 2017. read more
Congress ends record 76-day DHS shutdown
#DHSShutdown #CongressCongress ended the longest DHS shutdown after 76 days by funding most of the agency but excluding ICE and CBP. Democrats withheld support over reforms demanded after two killings by federal agents. Speaker Johnson delayed action until Senate reconciliation began. read more
Congress Less Trusted Than Moon Landing Hoax
#Congress #PublicOpinionA new poll shows only 10% of Americans approve of Congress, a lower percentage than those who believe the moon landing was faked. Congressional disapproval matches a record high amid scandals and legislative gridlock. read more
Florida Congresswoman Resigns Amid Fraud Charges
#Congress #EthicsFlorida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned ahead of a House Ethics Committee meeting. She faces federal charges for allegedly stealing $5 million in COVID-19 disaster funds. She denies wrongdoing, calling the process a "witch hunt." read more
GOP Revolt Stalls Surveillance Bill, Testing Speaker
#USPolitics #CongressHouse Speaker Mike Johnson's failed FISA reauthorization vote reveals his fragile control over the GOP. With Trump's approval falling, Republicans in swing districts may resist, weakening the speaker's ability to deliver for the former president. read more
Congress Faces #MeToo Reckoning as Resignations Mount
#MeToo #CongressCongress faces a reckoning as two lawmakers resign over sexual misconduct allegations. Critics call Capitol Hill a "cesspool," arguing the problem is widespread. History suggests isolated resignations won't cleanse a culture of hidden abuse. read more
House Republicans Struggle to Meet Budget Target Without Cutting Healthcare
#Congress #MedicaidCongressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed that House Republicans need to cut Medicaid or Medicare to meet budget targets for passing Trump's agenda. Cuts are disputed by Democrats to protect healthcare for the working class. Trump denies changes, while Republicans push for Medicaid cuts. read more
Congressional Stock Trading Report Reveals Significant Gains and Industry Influence
#Congress #StockTradingA recent report shows that over 20 Congress members saw significant gains in their stock portfolios in 2024, surpassing the S&P500 average. Legislation to ban such trading has stalled, despite public support. read more
Republican Rep. Massie Refuses to Back Speaker Johnson's Re-election
#USPolitics #CongressRepublican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky adamantly refuses to vote for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, stating he would not even do so if his fingernails were being pulled out. Johnson, seeking re-election, must now secure the necessary votes amidst opposition. read more
Deadline Looms: Congress Racing to Avoid Government Shutdown on Friday
#GovernmentShutdown #CongressCongress has until midnight Friday to prevent a government shutdown, or federal agencies will close. A shutdown would send hundreds of thousands of federal employees home without pay, impacting various government operations. Social Security checks will not be affected. read more
Congress Extends Funding, Avoids Shutdown with Last-Minute Deal
#Congress #GovernmentShutdownCongress has reached a funding deal just before midnight to avoid a government shutdown, setting a new March deadline with $100 billion in disaster relief and restrictions on U.S. investments in China. The bill also includes provisions for health programs. read more
#Congress #AirportSecurity
Indiana Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, charged with bringing a gun through airport security, faces a Class 1 misdemeanor. Spartz, a Second Amendment supporter, mistakenly carried an unloaded firearm while traveling to an international meeting, risking a year in jail and a $2,500 fine if convicted. read more