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House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy

Mike Johnson cancels votes on Thursday, meaning House members will avoid voting on impeaching Pete Hegseth

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

One Republican rages against House’s early exit

As the House heads home early this week with no plans to return until November, at least one Republican isn’t happy about it.  In a rare use of members’ “personal privilege,” Rep. Thomas Massie continued a feud with Speaker Mike Johnson, who earlier this month accused the Kentucky Republican of…

Roll Call · Sep 16

Gas tax holiday bill on ice despite House rule fracas

A House Freedom Caucus push for a vote on legislation to suspend federal motor fuel taxes amid war-driven pain at the pump was thwarted Tuesday after a group of rebels briefly held up floor action on other matters to press their demands. Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md., and other…

Roll Call · Sep 16

AI threats confront a Congress far from erecting guardrails

In the wake of recent dire warnings from industry about the national security risks of frontier artificial intelligence models, lawmakers have been quick to express concern and call for industry or legislative guardrails. But action before the midterm elections looks unlikely as neither party has coalesced around a legislative plan…

Roll Call · Sep 15

Kevin McCarthy looks back on his brush with the speakership

As Kevin McCarthy pulled a drape off his smiling portrait at the Capitol on Tuesday, it wasn’t the only blast from the past. Crowded into Statuary Hall for the unveiling were members past and present, ranging from fierce loyalists to rivals to erstwhile friends. Even a Democrat sang the former…

Roll Call · Sep 15

Media is ‘spun up’ over AI threat, says Trump ally Mike Johnson: ‘Stupid, knee-jerk reaction’

House Speaker’s words come as even Republicans warn about the risks of AI

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Congress gripped by AI panic after doomsday warnings

"We should absolutely act, and act with urgency," said one House Democrat.

Axios · Sep 15

'Pardon Brokers' Pitch $300K Route to Trump Clemency as Hidden Camera Captures White House Access Push

A CBS News investigation filmed self-styled pardon brokers offering a $300,000 campaign to promote a convicted felon's clemency case to Donald Trump, amid disputed claims about access and refunds.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Trump Brushes Off AI Industry's Own Call to Slow Down, Citing the Race With China

Trump dismissed AI CEOs' rare call to slow down, citing the China race, as Latino workers face the steepest automation risk of any group.

Latin Times · Sep 15

Karnataka CM DK Shivkumar says 'Donald Trump is copying us' as US president announces $5000 to every adult if Republicans win mid-terms

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has compared US President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment to American adults with Congress’ welfare guarantee schemes. Shivakumar described the Congress guarantees as a “blockbuster” while highlighting Trump’s proposal. The plan has drawn questions over congressional approval, its potential cost of more than $1 trillion,…

The Economic Times · Sep 15