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Five lawmakers shaping the AI debate on Capitol Hill
With Congress facing mounting pressure to address artificial intelligence, a handful of lawmakers are steering the policy conversation. Here are the key figures to watch.
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Senate Republicans Push Back on Trump's Attacks on Justices and Fed
Senate Republicans are publicly distancing themselves from President Trump's sharp attacks on the Supreme Court and Federal Reserve, defending the institutions' independence and the recent rulings.
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Intelligence officials push FISA 702 renewal before court deadline, Democrats cry foul
Intelligence officials warn Congress that FISA 702's court authorization faces a March deadline, urging renewal before Thanksgiving. Democrats push back, calling for warrant requirements and calling the timeline artificial.
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GOP faces voter anger over economy and Iran as midterms near
Republicans are struggling to defend their slim House majority as voters vent over high gas prices, inflation, and the Iran conflict, with polls showing Democrats leading on economic trust.
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Tillis backs Hegseth impeachment push, calls for ouster after Army secretary resigns
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) supports impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, urging President Trump to replace him after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned.
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Trump Eases Hunting Rules, Promises Outdoors Act Sequel
President Trump hosted outdoor enthusiasts at the White House to sign orders easing hunting and fishing restrictions, including lifting lead ammo bans, and hinted at a new conservation bill.
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Trump administration narrows Endangered Species Act protections
The Trump administration has quietly narrowed Endangered Species Act protections, redefining 'harm' to only cover intentional acts, a move critics say will gut enforcement.
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Latvia Blacklists NHL Star Ovechkin Over Putin Party Ad
Latvia has indefinitely barred NHL star Alex Ovechkin and boxing official Umar Kremlev, citing immigration law, after Ovechkin appeared in a pro-Putin political ad.
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Moore Backs Statewide Data Center Freeze, Joining Bipartisan Push
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he would sign a statewide data center moratorium, aligning with local bans and a growing bipartisan push for stricter oversight.
Senate Democrats demand Hegseth disclose Iran war spending
Senate Democrats, minus Fetterman, signed a letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth demanding a detailed account of Iran war
Cornyn refuses to back Texas GOP railroad nominee over racist post
Sen. John Cornyn says he won't vote for Bo French, the GOP nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, after French posted
Missouri Redistricting Fight Reaches 8th Circuit as Ballot Deadline Looms
The 8th Circuit heard arguments on Missouri's congressional map dispute, with ballots already printing and the Supreme C
Bacon Hits Back at Banks After Mocking Presidential Bid
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) fired back at Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) after Banks mocked his potential presidential bid, calling
Zara Larsson Calls White House 'Losers' Over ICE Video Using Her Song
Zara Larsson criticized the White House for using her song 'Midnight Sun' in a TikTok video showing ICE arrests, calling
Trump hints at possible military escalation in Iran amid rising gas prices
President Trump says he is weighing whether to 'annihilate' Iran's regime, as the U.S. conflict there drives up gas pric
Crypto Industry Shifts Focus to SEC and CFTC After Senate Bill Fails
The Clarity Act's failure in the Senate pushes crypto industry to rely on SEC and CFTC rulemaking, with agencies signali
Heinrich blocks Husted's data center ratepayer bill in Senate
Sen. Heinrich blocked Husted's data center bill, saying it's toothless. The House-passed measure would require hearings
NOAA Fall 2026 Forecast: Warm North, Wet South as Super El Niño Looms
NOAA's latest seasonal forecast shows a warm fall for most of the US, but a strong El Niño is setting up sharp regional
OMB Rule Could End Publisher Fees for Public Research Access
SPARC's Heather Joseph argues OMB should confirm free repository deposits meet federal public access rules, ending costl
OMB Rule Could End Publisher Fees for Public Access to Research
A proposed OMB rule could eliminate publisher fees for federal research, clarifying that free repository deposits meet p
Senate Water Bill Would Gut Aquifer Protections for Carbon Wells
A provision in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 would exempt certain aquifers from protections for carbon dio
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Actually Lasts Longest
A new analysis reveals vast geographic differences in how long $1.2 million in retirement savings lasts, from age 111 in
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Stretch the Farthest—and Shortest
A new state-by-state analysis reveals that $1.2M in retirement savings can last until age 111 in Oklahoma but only until
Forbes 400: Wealthiest American in Every State, From Musk to Buffett
Forbes' latest ranking of America's 400 richest shows a record $8 trillion in combined wealth. Elon Musk leads at $908 b
Target Accelerates Expansion With October Openings, Dozens More Planned
Target opens eight new stores in October, with more than 30 additional locations planned across 21 states. The retailer
Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise as Inflation Holds Steady Amid Iran Conflict
Fresh inflation data shows prices stuck above the Fed's target, making a rate hike next week increasingly likely even as
Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month Peak as Treasury Yields Surge
The 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.76%, its highest in 14 months, as Treasury yields continue to rise. Existing home
US Denies Visas to Palestinian UN Delegation for Second Year
The Trump administration denied visas to Palestinian officials for the UN General Assembly for the second year, citing a
Canada's global pivot: A strategic hedge that could also benefit Washington
Canada is leveraging trade disruptions to forge deeper partnerships with Europe and Asia, aiming to become a pivotal lin
Carney embraces EU associate membership bid as Trump threatens retaliation
Prime Minister Mark Carney backed the EU's invitation for Canada to become its first associate member, framing it as a s
Trump warns of tariffs or embargo if EU admits Canada as associate member
Trump warns the EU that admitting Canada as an associate member could trigger severe tariffs or a trade embargo, calling
Fatal LA News Helicopter Crash Claims Pilot, Reporter, Bystander
A news helicopter covering a deadly bus crash in Los Angeles' Chatsworth neighborhood crashed, killing reporter Eliana M
BRICS Summit Exposes Rifts in Bid to Reshape Global Order
BRICS nations agree the current global system is unfair but disagree on what should replace it, as the New Delhi summit