National Politics

Congress Faces Growing AI Safety Fears

The warnings from top AI executives on the threats of artificial intelligence are dividing members of Congress, as Democrats call…

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tests Positive For COVID-19 Before Congress Leaves Capitol Hill

Lawmakers are set to leave Capitol Hill this week and hit the campaign trail in full force ahead of the…

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House Lawmakers Pass Third War Powers Resolution on Iran

The House of Representatives voted 220-204 this week on a third War Powers Resolution rebuking the ongoing war in Iran…

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AI Doomsday Warnings Collide With Congress

After recent warnings on the potentially catastrophic risks of AI from the top voices in its development, Congress is scrambling…

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Chip Roy Weighs In as Texas Senate Race Heats Up

With less than 50 days until the midterm elections in November, members of Congress will be leaving Washington, D.C., this…

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Michael McCaul Pushes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill in Congress’ Final Week

Congress is in session for one final week before leaving Capitol Hill until after the midterms, and Representative Michael McCaul…

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FBI Director Defends Flock Camera Use Amid Privacy Concerns

During a Senate Judiciary hearing this week, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) raised concerns over the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI)…

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Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell Push Aviation Safety Bill After DCA Crash

Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) are reigniting a bipartisan push for stronger aviation-safety requirements after a deadly…

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Christian Menefee Calls on Texans to Check Their Voter Registration

Following several attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to restrict mail-in voting and mail-in ballots, Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) is…

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Dark AI Warnings Fuel Calls for Guardrails from Congress

After-dark predictions from a former OpenAI and Anthropic employee last week have prompted some lawmakers to call for more oversight,…

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