Scoop: Schumer lays groundwork for Congress to regulate AI He's seeking expert feedback for a bill. Axios · Apr 13, 2023
US National Guard helicopter deaths are linked to operator errors, GAO finds Crashes have killed 28 U.S. National Guard helicopter crew members outside of combat over a decade because of operator errors — from overconfidence to not following standards — according to a review by Congress’s oversight agency. Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023
Senate Democrats seek to "temporarily" substitute Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Judiciary panel Feinstein's prolonged absence has sparked calls from some Democrats for her to resign. Axios · Apr 13, 2023
Second expelled Democratic lawmaker reinstated to Tennessee House County officials voted unanimously to return Memphis-area state Rep Justin Pearson to the state House The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Schumer calls Trump’s bluff on defunding the FBI Mr Schumer says Mr Trump and Republicans “must not subjugate justice and public safety because of their own personal grievances” The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023
Schumer to corner GOP with resolution shutting down Trump call to "defund" DOJ and FBI It's a reversal from the usual dynamic of the 118th Congress. Axios · Apr 11, 2023
‘What next?’ Schumer lambasts Texas judge’s abortion pills ruling Democrats including Senate majority leader warn of ‘dangerous new precedent’ set by ruling and vow to fight it The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2023
Schumer, McConnell issue statement condemning Russian arrest of US journalist Evan Gershkovich The Russian arrest of American journalist Evan Gershkovich drew a rare joint statement from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who demanded the reporter’s immediate release on Friday. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Russia formally charges US journalist with spying, Tass says Russia has formally charged Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich with spying, Russian state media reported, citing people familiar with the case. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
US Senate leaders demand Russia release American journalist The two top leaders of the U.S. Senate are demanding the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023
Schumer and McConnell call for Russia to release WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in rare joint statement ‘Let there be no mistake: journalism is not a crime,’ party leaders say The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023
Republicans and Democrats react to Trump’s New York arraignment Figures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2023
Immigration reform stalled decade after Gang of 8's big push Nearly four decades have passed since federal immigration laws got a major rewrite The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2023 Reactions to Donald Trump’s indictment The charges come as Trump seeks the Republican nomination to run again in 2024.
WEKU · Mar 30, 2023 As debt ceiling talks stall, Speaker McCarthy says GOP may move its own bill President Biden and Speaker McCarthy continue to spar over the next steps in negotiations on the debt ceiling. The country faces a historic default if no deal is reached before the summer deadline.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2023 Senate Passes Bill to Repeal Iraq War Authorizations The US Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the 2002 Iraq war Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iraq. Senators voted 66-30 to repeal the 2002 AUMF and the 1991 authorization, and the legislation now goes to the House of Representatives for a vote, after which it will…
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 House GOP pushes sprawling bill to 'unleash' American energy House Republicans are set to approve a sprawling energy package that counters virtually all of President Joe Biden’s agenda to address climate change
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023 Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake Senators voted 66-30 to repeal the 2002 measure that gave President Bush the green light to invade Iraq and the 1991 authorization that sanctioned the U.S.-led Gulf War.
The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2023 ‘Not going to let our military be politicised,’ says Republican delaying nominees over abortion Defense secretary Lloyd Austin asks Tommy Tuberville of Alabama to lift ‘hold’, while Democrat Chuck Schumer issues firm rebuke
Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023 US Senate votes to advance repeal of Iraq War authorisation The final vote to end two Iraq war authorisations clears a key procedural hurdle, as the Senate decides to limit debate.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Twenty years on, reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote The October 2002 votes in the House and Senate to authorize war with Iraq were grave moment in American history that would have reverberations for decades
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 25, 2023 Sen. John Fetterman has been hospitalized for depression for 5 weeks. His staff says he'll be back soon PHILADELPHIA — Five weeks after Sen. John Fetterman's hospitalization for clinical depression, his staff says the stay is coming to an end soon, though no certain timeline was offered for his return.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 ‘He’ll be back soon’: Democrats back John Fetterman as he continues being treated for depression Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says ‘Wwe want to give him the space to recuperate’
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023 Sen. John Fetterman is expected back ‘soon,’ but no certain timeline yet The Pennsylvania Democrat checked himself into a hospital in February with clinical depression. His recovery is going well, and he will soon be back at work, an aide says.