Rand Paul Blocks Kennedy’s Push for AI Kill Switch as Senate Faces Terminator-Fueled Regulation
Sen. Kennedy presses his AI 'kill switch' bill through the Senate, while Sen. Paul warns against rushing regulation of a vast industry.
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Republican Representative Warns Trump’s Border Crackdown Has “Gone Too Far” in New TV Spot
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar warns Trump his immigration enforcement has 'gone too far,' splitting with the president ahead of her November race.
FDA says its hiring freeze has created a staffing crisis so deep it can’t even afford to lift it
A tale of a grand office whose staff is too few to hire more, a circular sorrow wherein hiring itself is the barrier.
House Approves $120B Data Center Bill, Leaving Cost Questions Unanswered
A first data-center bill clears the House, each party striving for the same phantom treasure of the people's favor.
Sen. Mike Braun tells Mitch McConnell how to vote during farm bill markup
GOP senator tries to tell soft-spoken Mitch McConnell, 84, how to vote during farm bill markup, a quiet spectacle of power and frailty.
Chris Coons wins Delaware Democratic Senate primary against ‘No-Trump’ challenger
Sen. Chris Coons secures Democratic nomination for a third term in Delaware, defeating challenger named 'No-Trump'.
Democrats See New Oversight Tools as Path to Building Out Biden’s Health Agenda
House Dems plot to use oversight powers to grill Trump over drug pricing deals if they win back the House or Senate in November's midterms.
Lawmakers Form a New Caucus to Push for Hollywood and Sports Industry Interests in Washington
Lawmakers launch a caucus championing movies, music, entertainment and sports, aiming to halt production exodus and secure a federal tax incentive.
McConnell Shows His Face in Washington After Months Out of Sight
Sen. Mitch McConnell was seen in Washington for the first time since June, raising questions about his health and availability.
Democrats reject GOP’s final CLARITY offer, put forward their own counterproposal
Democrats push back on GOP's 'final' CLARITY offer with a counterproposal ahead of Tuesday's Senate vote.
House Democrats weigh backing Trump’s tariffs on China to secure passage of new Russia sanctions law
House Dems face a dilemma: sanction Russia or reject a bill that gives Trump more tariff power they've long criticized.
Johnson tells Republicans to hold off on paying out Trump’s promised $5,000 until Congress approves it
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval, while Trump insists Congress doesn't.