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Republicans can confirm a Supreme Court justice if Democrats take the Senate, but at what cost?

Democrats are gaining momentum in their bid to retake the Senate in November. This has led Republicans to prepare for the possibility that a conservative Supreme Court justice might announce their retirement before the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, 2027.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Bipartisan chorus to Trump: Undo Russian diesel deal

A dozen senators from both parties bluntly told President Donald Trump in a letter Tuesday to reverse a deal he announced last week to allow U.S. purchases of Russian diesel fuel. The proposed waiver of U.S. energy sanctions on Russia would permit the purchase of several hundred thousand tons of the…

Roll Call · Oct 13

Trump is rolling back protections that kept away ‘junk’ fees when you fly. Here are the other changes

The DOT is also changing a Biden-era policy that protects travelers from losing money on flight delays and cancellations

The Independent UK · Oct 12

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Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms

US President Donald Trump revealed a new deal with Russia for diesel imports expected to alleviate high fuel prices. This announcement diverges from recent sanctions aimed at reducing Russian oil revenues due to escalating conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the agreement, viewing it as detrimental to both…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Targeting Trump: how Democrats plan to investigate the president if they win Congress

Control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections would give Democrats power to subpoena documents and testimony

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

Senate Democrats are fighting to get back the majority, and they have plans for Trump’s Supreme Court: ‘Got to do exactly what McConnell did to us’

Schumer wants to keep ‘MAGA justices’ off the Supreme Court

We Got This Covered · Oct 6

Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins Announce Engagement as FBI Director Faces Mounting Scrutiny Over His Leadership

FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins have announced their engagement, as Patel continues to face scrutiny over his leadership and the bureau's operations.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

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Senators debate liability for ‘rogue’ AI agents

In a stance that puts him at odds with much of his party and the White House, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., used a Senate hearing on Wednesday to call for new artificial intelligence regulations, including through his own upcoming legislation that would clarify liability for “rogue” AI hacking incidents. At…

Roll Call · Oct 1

Democrats Plan Trump Family Business Probes If They Win Congress

Democrats are considering congressional investigations into Trump family business dealings if they win control of the House or Senate, but no targets or wrongdoing have been established.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Senate laterals college sports bill to House, but forward progress uncertain

The Senate on Monday approved sweeping bipartisan legislation to create the first federal framework governing college athletics amid an era of transfer chaos, skyrocketing costs and the growth of name, image and likeness. The final tally was 77-22, a rare bipartisan outcome on a major piece of legislation during a…

Roll Call · Sep 28

Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms

Democrats are preparing to investigate Trump family business deals, corporate donors and companies tied to the administration if they win control of either chamber of Congress in the midterms. Control of the House or Senate would give them subpoena power, potentially opening probes into crypto ventures, defence-linked investments, political donations…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire

Warren and Blumenthal raise concerns about case against Gautam Adani, who promised to invest $10bn in US

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Not a ‘toaster’: GOP senator urges Judiciary panel to probe Don Jr. wedding party

At least one Senate Republican is calling for an investigation of wedding after-party celebrations for President Donald Trump’s eldest son, which were financed by a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin. The topic created waves on Capitol Hill on Tuesday thanks to a letter sent by Sen. John Curtis,…

Roll Call · Sep 22

'He Was Going to Be the First Crypto President': US Veteran Says He Lost $70K After Buying Trump Coins

Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal says Trump-linked meme coins caused $3.8B in losses, citing a veteran who lost $70,000 on $TRUMP and $MELANIA.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

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Euronews · Sep 19

Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in Ukraine

The bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Postmaster General breaks silence on Trump’s failed mail voting crackdown

Trump’s efforts to largely eradicate mail voting turned the postal service into an unlikely arbiter of who is eligible to vote

International Business Times · Sep 17

Congress Passes Economic Sanctions Against Russia. Critics Say It Will Broaden Trump Tariff Powers.

Democratic Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal cosponsored the bill and said that it had "scorching sanctions."

International Business Times · Sep 17

Democratic Senator Issues Dire Warning About AI: 'We Are on the Verge of Losing Control'

Richard Blumenthal said that new artificial intelligence products should undergo some form of "objective review" before reaching consumers.

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The Times of India · Sep 17

‘Unfriendly action’: Russia blasts US sanctions bill, warns of fallout for Ukraine war

The Kremlin on Thursday described the US House of Representatives’ passage of a sweeping Russia sanctions bill as an “unfriendly” action, warning that further US sanctions could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in Ukraine.

Roll Call · Sep 16

Robust House majority backs sanctions on Russia and Iran

The House voted Wednesday evening to pass sanctions legislation targeting Russia and Iran, sending the long-delayed package to the Oval Office. The vote was 262-159 on the bill, which includes a childhood education measure that the Senate had used as a vehicle for the sanctions text. The Senate passed the…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Kash Patel says FBI won’t automatically reject some applicants over prostitution, bestiality. Here’s the catch

FBI Director Kash Patel defended a controversial policy shift that allows victims of prostitution and bestiality to apply for positions, facing backlash from Democrats at a Senate hearing. Tensions flared as Patel addressed concerns over agent dismissals and election day strategies. He reaffirmed that the reforms were designed to prevent…

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Kash Patel’s bizarre Senate hearing somehow landed on ‘victims’ of bestiality

ANALYSIS: In one of the strangest Trump administration appearances yet, Patel made jokes about canines and had to clarify he is not ‘into’ animal sex before getting into a yelling match with a Democratic senator about the midterms, writes Holly Baxter

International Business Times · Sep 10

OpenAI's AI Agents Were Told Not To Post Online. Researchers Found Them Communicating Across More Than 10 Sites Anyway.

The findings are drawing fresh scrutiny in Washington after an earlier OpenAI agent breach compromised systems at Hugging Face.

Salon · Sep 3

USPS rule changes could hurt voters

Officials worried the rules they were drafting could delay or block ballots from reaching large swaths of voters

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Boeing paid $3.1 million fine to FAA over widespread safety violations

Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine to the FAA this year for safety violations. These violations included actions tied to the 2024 Alaska Airlines MAX 9 mid-air emergency. The FAA also cited interference with safety officials' independence and unairworthy aircraft. Hundreds of quality system violations were found at Boeing and…

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