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Reporter's Notebook: Lawmakers scramble as FISA fight comes at the worst possible time
FISA Section 702 expired amid heightened terrorism fears, World Cup security concerns, and political disputes over Bill Pulte's role as acting DNI.…
Lawmakers Warn Trump Officials Not to Pursue Arch Project Without Congress
In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, several Democrats and a Senate independent said that members of the administration could face fines and …
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week - AP News
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week AP News…
Lawmakers race to pass Clarity Act before congressional deadline
The CLARITY Act sits on the Senate calendar after a 15-9 committee vote. Lawmakers face a tight deadline to pass the landmark crypto regulatory framework.…
Ruling bloc’s 80 lawmakers to send joint letter on US defense of Coupang
More than 80 lawmakers of the ruling bloc plan to send a joint letter to the U.S. government protesting its defense of e-commerce giant Coupang, ar...…
Some Congressional Lawmakers Have Attempted To Push Back Against AI Data Centers — But They Haven’t Gotten Far
'Never let billion-dollar corporations supersede the voices of those who live [here]'…
US intelligence community’s foreign spying powers expire after lawmakers reject FISA extension
The three-week extension of the government’s spying authority, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), failed a House vote Thursday.…
Agreement on Data Centers Falters as Ohio Lawmakers Go on Recess
While the Ohio Legislature has made strides this week in key areas before summer recess, it was unable to come to agreement on the hot button issue of data centers. Lawmakers have …
Veterans, lawmakers slam proposed design for Global War on Terrorism memorial: ‘Abomination’
The memorial, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, is described as a “classically inspired amphitheater” with a ribbon – made of reclaimed steel for combat operation and cove…
Pennsylvanian lawmakers want new smart glasses safety rules — and for once a government is making a sensible technology decision
Smart glasses shouldn't be spy glasses…
Why is it so hard to persuade lawmakers to protect children online?
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. Today, we hear from Rep. Erin Houchin about why it is so hard to protect children when they are online (spoiler alert: it’s Bi…
Lawmakers Demand Answers After We Revealed Forest Service Spraying Roundup All Over Public Lands
Two members of Congress have sent a letter to US Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz calling on the agency to justify its actions following an investigation by Mother Jones that found…
Florida Lawmakers Move to Block State Use of Media Rating Firms
Florida lawmakers once again approved a provision in their budget to prohibit state agencies from contracting with advertising and marketing firms that track media outlets using ra…
Opinion: Lawmakers promised cancer patients would be protected from Medicaid cuts. Now CMS says otherwise
“One of the cancer community’s worst fears is coming to pass,” writes Gwen Nichols of Blood Cancer United.…
NY lawmakers’ gender-neutralizing bill would dehumanize women – and strip us of our most meaningful identity
Americans were assured that if Donald Trump became president, women would be stripped of our rights.…
Bipartisan Boot: Lawmakers lace up for 12th Annual Congressional Soccer Match to help underserved kids
Republican and Democratic members of Congress set aside their political differences Wednesday night as they played in the 12th annual bipartisan Congressional Soccer Match at the A…
In a report, UK lawmakers call on the government to end a £330M NHS deal with Palantir and disclose more details of a military contract with the company (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg : In a report, UK lawmakers call on the government to end a £330M NHS deal with Palantir and disclose more details of a military contract with the company — British membe…
Lawmakers grill Rubio and Mullin on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers grilled Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during tense congressional hearings on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Taurean Small has m…
OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals - Latest news from Azerbaijan
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OpenAI's Altman to Urge US Lawmakers Not to Require AI Model Approvals - U.S. News - Money
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OpenAI’s Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals
OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals - Reuters
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OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals - Yahoo
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OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals
WASHINGTON, June 3 : OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public during his v…
Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law
According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate …
OpenAI CEO Altman meets lawmakers on AI policy after Trump order - CNBC - Investing.com
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman to meet with White House, lawmakers - The Hill
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman to meet with White House, lawmakers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to meet with lawmakers, Trump officials in D.C. - CNBC
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to meet with lawmakers, Trump officials in D.C.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order about AI this week, which Altman voiced support for.…
Lawmakers slam Blanche over "anti-weaponization" fund that Trump touted
Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that the Trump administration …
UK lawmakers call on government to ditch Palantir NHS contract
Lock-in to a small number of suppliers holding up digital government plans, committee says…
Lawmakers Demand Answers After the White House Initiated a $620M Loan to a Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
In a letter, a group of Democratic Congress members wrote that ProPublica’s reporting on the deal “reveals a staggering level of corruption and influence.”…
French lawmakers say state shares blame for chlordecone pesticide scandal
A bill, which passed unanimously, requires the state to decontaminate soil polluted by the pesticide chlordecone. Over 90% of adults in the French overseas territories of Martiniqu…
NC lawmakers target 'addictive' apps in teen social media bill
Lawmakers are focusing more closely on apps that use features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay video, push notifications that can’t be disabled, among other features that they …
Lefty lawmakers like AOC and Pelosi are one and the same when it comes to national politics
I have nothing against AOC, a good person who probably gives change to the Red Cross.…
Acting AG Blanche reveals fate of Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' under pressure from House lawmakers
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the Justice Department will not move forward with its proposed anti-weaponization fund, saying the effort is over despite ongoin…
Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.…
Nick Shirley blasts California lawmakers for what some have dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’
Journalist Nick Shirley accuses California lawmakers of shielding taxpayer-funded NGOs from scrutiny after the Assembly advanced AB 2624 privacy bill.…
Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability
Public demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to sear…
GOP lawmakers urge court to remove Biden-era abortion accommodations mandate
Republicans argued that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was transformed into a draconian mandate that tramples the conscience rights of employers who object to abortion.…
Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability
For nearly a year, public demand and increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics and s…
Missouri cut Dolly Parton's book program because lawmakers don't know its value
GOP lawmakers want to rein in Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund. Here’s what they can do.
Lawmakers Aiming To Prohibit AI From Detecting Human Emotions Or Mental States Are Barking Up The Wrong Tree
Lawmakers are aiming to prohibit AI from detecting human emotions, but this is not going to be workable. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.…
Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map favouring Republicans
Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.…
Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says - Reuters
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Pam Bondi tells lawmakers during closed interview that 'redaction errors' were made in Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers during a closed-door interview that "redaction errors" were made in the release of the Epstein files. Bondi, whom Trump fired last …
Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map designed to pick up GOP seat
The Louisiana Legislature passed a new congressional map that would leave the state with only one of its two majority-Black districts.…
Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says
ACCRA, May 29 - Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved a new bill that criminalizes the so-called promotion of LGBTQ activity, part of a broader crackdown on sexual minorities in We…
Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district
Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional i…
Former AG Pam Bondi tells lawmakers Ghislaine Maxwell should ‘die in prison’
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told House lawmakers investigating the Department of Justice’s handling of an investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that his convicted a…
Pam Bondi tells lawmakers that ‘redaction errors’ were made in Epstein files release
The former attorney general is facing questions behind closed doors from lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee.…
Bondi tells lawmakers she didn’t lead ‘every aspect’ of Epstein files review
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told House lawmakers she delegated oversight of the Epstein files review to Todd Blanche.…
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files - AP News
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Hong Kong’s John Lee, lawmakers hold talks on city’s first five-year blueprint
Closed-door meeting held ahead of the government’s planned launch of a public consultation next month.…
Pam Bondi to face questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files
Decisions prosecutors made about investigating Epstein associates and how the DOJ handled congressional mandate to release case files will be under scrutiny…
Bondi set for Jeffrey Epstein questioning from House Oversight lawmakers
Pam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse cases…
Here’s How GOP Lawmakers Are Privately Talking About Trump’s J6er Slush Fund
It doesn’t quite match up with what they’re saying in public…