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How a Bill Banning AI Companions for Kids Could Usher in Widespread ID Checks Online

Plus: Supreme Court pauses ban on mail-order abortion pills, TikTok's artistic merit, a defense of pickup artists, and more...

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Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee

Providers of artificial intelligence companion chatbots would need to verify users’ ages and ban minors from the companions under a bill that advanced unanimously in a Senate committee Thursday. The Judiciary Committee voted 22-0 to approve the bill, which would make it a crime to knowingly provide a chatbot that…

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Family accounts would be mandated for kids in chatbots bill

A bipartisan Senate bill unveiled Tuesday would govern kids and teens’ use of artificial intelligence chatbots by leaning on parental controls and would prohibit chatbots from using minors’ data for targeted advertising. The bill comes ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee markup this week of a separate bill meant to…

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Future for voter ID bill unclear in Senate

Five weeks ago, Senate Republicans said they were bracing for an extended fight as they kicked off debate on their marquee election overhaul bill. Now, they have quietly set aside what’s known as the SAVE America Act. The question is: For how long? And is there an appetite to return…

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Democrats and Republicans Both Want To Regulate AI. They Just Can't Agree on How.

As lawmakers of both major parties hustle to regulate their preferred villains, they're losing sight of the big picture. The possible gains to humanity from AI are enormous.

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White House AI rollout exposes widening rift

The administration's loose AI playbook for Congress is exposing cracks beneath the GOP's apparent consensus.

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AI draft bill would revamp online landscape

Sen. Marsha Blackburn on Wednesday proposed a sweeping national standard on artificial intelligence that seeks to make good on President Donald Trump’s call for a federal law in lieu of state regulations. Blackburn, R-Tenn., released a discussion draft bill and summary of her AI framework legislation, which would place a…

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Josh Hawley Moves To Ban Abortion Pills

His push relies on dubious data about the pills' safety.

Reason

Trump Says War In Iran Will End 'Soon' Because There Is 'Practically Nothing Left To Target'

President Donald Trump said the war in Iran will end "soon" because there is "practically nothing left to target," according to a new report.

Latin Times

Republican Sen. Hawley Urges Trump To 'Declare Victory' In Iran, Says Tehran Won't Be Able To Build a Nuclear Weapon

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley urged President Donald Trump to "declare victory" in Iran, saying the war's goals have been achieved.

Latin Times

Arm the Resistance?

Plus: Yes, it's a war; nuclear options; Texas' primary election; Bad Bunny's big show, and more...

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What to watch from Trump’s national AI standard

Experts predict the White House proposal will lean toward standards rather than strict regulation and tap congressional work on kids’ safety.

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Kristi Noem set to face lawmakers amid immigration funding clash

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify this week at two separate congressional oversight hearings.

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‘You should resign’: Shouting match erupts between Josh Hawley and Keith Ellison over fraud probe

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison got into a shouting match during a Senate hearing Thursday morning over a federal investigation into fraud in the state.

Reason

Washington Built Big Health Care. Now It Wants To Break It Up.

The Break Up Big Medicine Act makes no mention of the laws and government programs responsible for consolidation of the health care industry.

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‘Pathogens that can kill thousands’: U.S. senator is sounding the alarm over a secretive Las Vegas biolab

Is this a business venture, espionage, or a biological threat?

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Netflix co-CEO grilled by US senators over Warner Bros Discovery merger

While most focused on competition issues, Josh Hawley accused Netflix of promoting trans content to children

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Senate hearing restarts debate over Section 702 privacy

Privacy-minded Senate Judiciary members rehashed their support for adding a warrant requirement to a powerful surveillance authority.

Axios

Sen. Hawley's moves toward 2028 bid annoy White House

Like few other Republicans, Hawley has begun to show a willingness to break with the White House on several issues.

The Independent UK

How Donald Trump broke Congress and rendered ‘separation of powers’ meaningless in just a year

ANALYSIS: Republicans have largely rolled over for Trump and those who criticized him, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, have seen their political careers all but ended, Eric Garcia writes.

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Doctor refuses to answer senator’s gotcha question about pregnant men, condemns ‘polarized language’

An abortion hearing just went viral.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Warns He Will Be Impeached Again if Republicans Lose the 2026 Midterms

President Trump warns he'll face impeachment if Republicans lose the 2026 midterms, whilst suggesting elections shouldn't happen if he's accomplished enough.

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Senators plot more war powers efforts despite Venezuela setback

House Democrats say they will press ahead with additional war powers resolutions aimed at blocking military strikes.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Dr. Nisha Verma, the OBGYN Who Wouldn't Say Men CAN'T Get Pregnant When Pressed by Sen. Josh Hawley

Dr. Nisha Verma refused to give a straight 'yes or no' answer when Senators Ashley Moody and Josh Hawley repeatedly asked during a Congressional hearing if men can get pregnant.

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