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Be Best, bots: Melania Trump and tech CEOs discuss saturating US schools with AI

Pivoting from her anti-bullying campaign, the US first lady has inaugurated a taskforce on AI and childhood education

The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2025

Consumer Watchdog Eyes 90% Workforce Cuts Under Trump-DOGE Federal Government Downsizing: Reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is set to lose most of its employees as it undergoes a "necessary" restructuring that will affect some 1,500 agency workers.

International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025

Daniel Schuman wants Congress to have nice things (like transparency) - Roll Call

After a couple decades watching the legislative branch, Daniel Schuman is focused on “systems thinking” and launching a new nonprofit.

Roll Call · Jul 30, 2024

House’s monthly pay cycle, an inconvenience for some, could get review

WASHINGTON — When money gets low, some House staffers hit up receptions around the District for free food. Others, especially junior staffers, work multiple jobs to get them from one paycheck to the next. Still others run up credit card debt while working in the halls of Congress — whatever…

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023

House’s monthly pay cycle, an inconvenience for some, could get review - Roll Call

The low pay on the Hill has been an issue for years, but the infrequency of the paychecks, just one per month, can compound the problem.

Roll Call · Mar 30, 2023

As budget cuts loom, group warns of effects on House staff pay

A bipartisan coalition of 25 advocacy groups, think thanks and individuals is warning of a “crisis for staff” if Republicans roll back discretionary spending that had boosted pay for House staffers.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

As budget cuts loom, group warns of effects on House staff pay - Roll Call

A coalition is warning of a “crisis for staff” if Republicans roll back discretionary spending that had boosted pay for House staffers.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2023

House Republicans’ attempt to block staffer unions may have missed mark

WASHINGTON — A report from a congressional watchdog argues that Republicans’ attempt to nix staffer unions in the House rules package isn’t valid, and recent testimony from the agency that oversees Hill worker protections seems to confirm that analysis.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023

House Republicans’ attempt to block staffer unions may have missed mark 

A report from a congressional watchdog argues that Republicans’ attempt to nix staffer unions on Capitol Hill isn’t valid.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2023

Thanks to some procedural cunning, House staffers get overtime, paid parental leave benefits - Roll Call

Rep. Zoe Lofgren deployed some nifty procedural moves Wednesday to extend overtime pay and paid parental leave benefits to House staffers.

Roll Call · Dec 14, 2022