Drawing the line on AI-based deepfakes proves tricky for Congress - Roll Call A deepfake political ad in a critical swing state could cause the kind of chaos lawmakers of both parties want to avoid. Roll Call · Oct 11, 2023
The U.S. Senate is getting sick of crypto Lawmakers are moving on to the next shiny object: AI. Fortune · Sep 13, 2023
Sen. Hagerty says ‘terrible environment’ is forcing crypto companies ‘to look overseas’ and calls for more oversight hearings with SEC’s Gensler The likelihood of digital asset legislation has diminished in the wake of FTX’s collapse. Fortune · Sep 7, 2023
Some members of Congress using donor money to repay themselves Nearly $2.3 million in contributions raised by 16 House and Senate members this cycle went to repay the lawmakers for loans to past campaigns. Roll Call · Aug 14, 2023
Senate panel to vote on Supreme Court code of ethics mandate The Senate Judiciary Committee is planning a Thursday vote on a bill that would require the Supreme Court to adopt a code of ethics, but the legislation is expected to fall short of becoming law amid strong Republican opposition. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023
Senate panel to vote on Supreme Court code of ethics mandate - Roll Call The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to mark up a bill Thursday that would require the Supreme Court to adopt a code of ethics. Roll Call · Jul 19, 2023
U.S. Senate Committee passes resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India Less than a month after the historic visit of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to the U.S., a Congressional Senatorial Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India. The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023
US Senate committee passes resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India WASHINGTON: Less than a month after the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, a Congressional Senatorial Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India. The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023
Cardin, Hagerty aim to fund modernization panel for US diplomacy - Roll Call Senators who oversee the State Department say its structure and ability to respond to global crises are outdated. Roll Call · Jun 5, 2023
How Republicans responded to Trump being found liable of sexual abuse of E Jean Carroll Few Republicans sided with the jury and criticised Mr Trump The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
US official says Chinese cloud companies like Huawei could pose threat U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday that Chinese cloud computing companies like Huawei Cloud and Alibaba Cloud could pose a threat to U.S. security and vowed to review a request to add them to an export control list. Reuters · Apr 26, 2023
Michael Hiltzik: Love it or hate it, the Silicon Valley Bank bailout won't cost taxpayers a cent What's the dirtiest word in financial policy? Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023
Nashville GOPer's gun-filled Xmas card GOP Rep. Andy Ogles offered “thoughts and prayers” but critics won't let him forget about viral photo Salon · Mar 28, 2023
US recognises Arunachal Pradesh as part of India and condemns China’s attempts ‘to change status quo’ China claims the northeastern state as its own and calls it ‘Zangnan’ or ‘South Tibet’ The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
Salon · Mar 9, 2023 31 Dems join GOP to block DC reforms "Democrats are terrified that Republicans will portray them as soft on crime"
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023 Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes WASHINGTON — The Senate cleared a disapproval resolution Wednesday to block a District of Columbia bill that would have overhauled the criminal code, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Roll Call · Mar 8, 2023 Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes - Roll Call The Senate cleared a measure Wednesday to nullify a controversial D.C. law, sending it to President Joe Biden for his expected signature.
Zenger · Feb 21, 2023 US Lawmakers Call On The Biden Administration To Block A UN Resolution Backing Palestine Lawmakers pressure the Biden administration to veto a prospective PA-backed resolution at the UNSC condemning Israel
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 3, 2022 US Congress Intensifies Criticism of Possible Nuclear Agreement with Iran Democratic and Republican legislators have stepped up their attacks on a possible nuclear agreement being reached with Iran. Many members of Congress have expressed increasing concern about the path taken by the Biden administration, and its attempt to marginalize Congress in ongoing negotiations to revive the 2015 deal. Partisan frustration…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022 US Senators Urge Extension of Iran Energy Sanctions A bipartisan group of senators on Friday introduced a bill to permanently extend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, which allowed the US to impose sanctions on Iran’s energy sector. The bill was introduced by Republicans Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty, and Democrats Maggie Hassan and Jacky Rosen. It aims…
Roll Call · Jul 27, 2022 Health care budget bill to face open-ended 'vote-a-rama' - Roll Call The narrowed bill will be open for amendment on virtually any topic it originally was set to address, such as climate, taxes and child care.
Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022 Expanded ‘chips-plus’ package advances in Senate WASHINGTON — The Senate is moving forward with an even broader “chips-plus” bill containing hundreds of pages of science-related provisions that Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer agreed to add to a more narrow bill focused on semiconductor manufacturing grants and tax incentives.
Roll Call · Jul 19, 2022 Expanded 'chips-plus' package advances in Senate - Roll Call The Senate is moving forward with a broad “chips-plus” bill containing science provisions that Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer agreed to add.
Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022 SEC seeks to ease barriers for investors’ ESG proposals WASHINGTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday proposed expanding investors’ ability to resubmit proposals on environmental, social and governance issues as the 2022 proxy season sees record levels of votes and Republicans ramp up criticisms of the agency.
Roll Call · Jul 14, 2022 SEC seeks to ease barriers for investors' ESG proposals - Roll Call The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed expanding investors’ ability to resubmit proposals on environmental, social and governance issues.