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GOP consensus elusive on timing, scope of data centers bill

As anger mounts over the impacts of data centers, Republicans are wrestling with legislation that would address concerns over increased electricity and water demand that many voters associate with higher utility bills. But it’s not yet clear if any solution can move in the now-shortened September work period before House…

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Social media debate shaken up by Meta settlement

Those who’ve fought on Capitol Hill to rein in social media platforms see last week’s settlement between Meta and state attorneys general not as a final destination, but as a roadmap to what’s possible. Privacy and First Amendment advocates are worried they’re right. The settlement comes as the House and…

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Rep. Kathy Castor and Mike Beltran are running in the general election for the redrawn Florida's 14th Congressional District

Five candidates are running in the general election for Florida's 14th Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Incumbent Rep. Kathy Castor (D) and Mike Beltran (R) lead in polling, noteworthy endorsements, and fundraising.

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Wealthy House candidates eye payoffs in Florida Republican primaries

More than a dozen House candidates in Florida have poured over $1 million into their campaigns ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections, a CQ Roll Call analysis of fundraising reports shows. The investments — by 14 Republicans running for eight different House seats — come after the GOP-led state Legislature approved…

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Congress Moves To Make Tech Companies Pay For AI Data Centers' Strain On Power Grid

Lawmakers are pushing utilities to shift the cost of grid upgrades to data center operators instead of households and small businesses.

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission updates processes to meet new demands

Federal efforts to accelerate nuclear energy development are starting to pay off, government and industry experts say, as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission works through mandated updates to licensing processes and its mission. The commission is responding to two actions: a 2024 law directing the NRC to develop processes that expedite…

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Kids online safety bills move forward from Senate, House panel

A kids data privacy bill won Senate passage, while a slate of safety bills advanced out of a House committee.

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House passes bill to allow FERC to keep power plants from closing - Roll Call

The bill would let the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission require retiring power plants stay open if closure could pose reliability issues.

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Calls grow to release US teen Mohammed Ibrahim detained by Israel

Advocacy groups, lawmakers and family members urge Trump administration to push Israel to free 16-year-old Floridian.

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Prosecutor who handled high-profile Capitol riot cases sues government over his firing

A former Justice Department prosecutor has filed a lawsuit that claims his recent firing was politically motivated retribution for his work on prosecuting Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

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Thunder halts softball game, but lawmakers make it rain

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Here Are The Only Two Democrats That Voted to Pass Mike Johnson's Spending Bill

Kathy Castor from Florida and Marie Gleusenkamp Perez from Washington were the lawmakers who broke party ranks to support the ultimately failed bill

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SafeSport Center changes targeted in new bill aimed at sex abuse in sports

A bipartisan bill introduced by four members of Congress seeks changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport

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DeGette in line for key Democratic spot on health panel - Roll Call

Colorado's Diane DeGette in 2025 could land the top Democratic spot on the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee.

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Lawmakers eye response as data brokers target ‘rural everlasting’ and ‘married sophisticates’ - Roll Call

Data brokers are riling up lawmakers by collecting personal data, including medical records, and using it to tailor marketing campaigns.

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EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is awarding $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country

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President Joe Biden visits Tampa to talk health care as 2024 race looms

TAMPA — President Joe Biden took Air Force One to Tampa on Thursday to tout the accomplishments of his administration so far, and to try to convince Floridians that he is the leader who will help reduce health care costs in the state with the highest percentage of seniors in…

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Pelosi accuses Republicans of treating climate crisis like ‘it’s all a hoax’ at Cop27

Democrat makes surprise appearance at climate summit as midterms forecasts predict Republicans will take the House

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Climate, health and tax debate moves quickly to campaign realm

WASHINGTON — The debate over the sweeping climate, health and tax bill passed by Senate Democrats last weekend is already moving to the campaign trail, even before the House has cleared it for President Joe Biden’s signature.

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Climate, health and tax debate moves quickly to campaign realm - Roll Call

Republicans attacked the reconciliation package, which Democrats say could reduce inflation and bring down the cost of prescription drugs.

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Congress’ softball team vows to get win after straight losses since 2016

Last year, the contest got away from Congress’ rookie-heavy softball squad, but this time will be different, players say.

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Mary McLeod Bethune statue unveiled at US Capitol

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida champion of civil and women’s rights took the spotlight Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall with the unveiling of a marble statue of Central Florida icon Mary McLeod Bethune — the founder of Bethune-Cookman University.

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Florida congressional candidate James Judge is raffling off AR-15-style rifles tied to fundraising

TAMPA, Fla. — James Judge has had a busy few weeks. First, the Tampa Republican was tossed off the ballot for paperwork issues when he filed to run in the 14th Congressional District Republican primary, before he was reinstated by a judge.

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Trump targets outraise challengers, unlike some other incumbents

New campaign finance disclosures show several House incumbents raising less than potential opponents, but not those targeted by Trump.

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