Push renewed for online child safety bill despite setbacks - Roll Call A key member of Congress says she sees a path to enacting child online safety measures for social media use. Roll Call · Nov 14, 2023
Anti-Palestinian sentiment rises amid bipartisan US support for Israel Both Republican and Democratic politicians have shown staunch support for Israel despite mounting death toll in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023
Supporters rally around Rashida Tlaib after censure while White House denounces use of slogan Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks out in defense of progressive congresswoman censured over criticism of Israel’s attacks in Gaza The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023
Senate Resolution Would Send Federal Offenders Back to Prison 3 Years After Being Released to Home Confinement The Bureau of Prisons released more than 12,000 people on home confinement during the pandemic. Three years later, Republicans want to overturn a Justice Department rule allowing those still serving sentences to stay home. Reason · Nov 6, 2023
Ex-Meta Executive Gives Senate Critics a New Hammer To Pound Big Tech Sens. Blumenthal, Blackburn cite story on Instagram whistleblower to push protective legislation Multichannel News · Nov 3, 2023
Iran-US prisoner swap: How Democrats and Republicans reacted to the deal Republicans decry the exchange as US officials hail the release of detainees and warn Americans against travel to Iran. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023
Entertainers, athletes looped in to Taiwan tax benefits - Roll Call A pair of senators who represent cities with iconic music and entertainment scenes teamed up to aid Taiwanese artists and athletes. Roll Call · Sep 18, 2023
Combo appropriations package hits the skids in Senate - Roll Call Senators have reservations about trying to tack two more spending bills onto the House-passed Military Construction-VA bill. Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023
‘Tennessee Three’ lawmaker who GOP tried to silence launches bid to unseat Republican senator Johnson and two others lawmakers have battled Republicans in their state over response to mass shootings The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Rep. Gloria Johnson of 'Tennessee Three' officially launches 2024 Senate campaign Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has formally announced her campaign for U.S. Senate in 2024 The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Can DeSantis, Cruz take down Bud Light? Both politicians are targeting the brand because of its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney Salon · Jul 25, 2023
Michael Hiltzik: Bidenomics has been a boon for working class voters. Why don't they give him credit? No one doubts that the fiscal buzzword of the moment is "Bidenomics." The question at hand is whether President Joe Biden will be able to wear it proudly as a badge, or his Republican adversaries will hang it around his neck like an albatross. Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023
Caitlyn Jenner rips into Martina Navratilova after tennis great's reply to Lance Armstrong Caitlyn Jenner took to social media to hit back at Martina Navratilova after the tennis legend's comments pertaining her appearance on Lance Armstrong's new podcast Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023
Lawmakers suggest agency to supervise artificial intelligence WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers are floating ideas about guardrails for artificial intelligence as Congress considers how to confront the fast-moving technology that experts say could have profound implications. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023
Roll Call · May 23, 2023 Lawmakers suggest agency to supervise artificial intelligence - Roll Call Lawmakers say they want to regulate artificial intelligence technology, avoiding the arms-length treatment they gave internet companies.
Salon · May 22, 2023 Behind Ted Cruz's Bud Light vendetta Bud Light is simultaneously being investigated by the Senate and chastised by the Human Rights Campaign
Salon · May 22, 2023 Jordan floats new Hillary Clinton probe Jordan's comment came after a Fox News host floated "another investigation of Hillary"
Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023 Ted Cruz announces probe into Bud Light’s partnership with trans influencer, repeatedly misgenders her Two Republican senators have opened an investigation into the relationship between Bud Light and trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, adding fuel to a wave of transphobic hate sparked by a short video shared on her Instagram account in early April.
Roll Call · May 9, 2023 Even Senate sponsors are skeptical of bills to shield kids online - Roll Call Even as many advance in congressional committees, bills to protect children online could be doomed by opposition from powerful opponents.
Roll Call · May 9, 2023 Trump’s Hill backers often voted like DeSantis on entitlements - Roll Call Trump’s has targeted DeSantis’ congressional votes that endorsed changes in seniors' benefits. Some Trump backers voted the same way, however.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2023 Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms
Salon · May 5, 2023 GOP defend Thomas from ethics charges Republicans defend Clarence Thomas and deflect from bombshell reports about the Supreme Court justice
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Ban social media for kids? Fed-up parents in Senate say yes Legislation introduced by four senators aims to prohibit all children under the age of 13 from using social media and would give parents more control over what teenagers under the age of 18 can access
Multichannel News · May 2, 2023 Kids Online Ad-Labeling Bill Returns Legislation would also require annual public reports on potential harms of targeted ads
Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023 Biden draws sharp contrast with McCarthy on debt-limit approach President Joe Biden accused Republicans of trying to “squeeze out more of America’s middle class,” painting the debt ceiling and spending cut proposal unveiled Wednesday by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as lacking detail and benefiting the wealthy.