Congress wants to regulate AI. Big Tech is eager to help WASHINGTON -- Members of Congress want to regulate artificial intelligence, and Big Tech is watching — and lobbying. Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023
First Thing: Supreme court ‘creeping dangerously towards authoritarianism’, AOC says Congresswoman’s comments come days after nation’s highest court released batch of incendiary and far-reaching rulings. Plus, what’s causing the shortage of sriracha? The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
‘Attack on modern life’: US Congress member Ro Khanna on the supreme court rulings The progressive House representative from California is at the helm of a campaign to set term limits for supreme court justices The Guardian - US · Jul 1, 2023
Rep. Khanna Questions Fed’s 2% Inflation Target Amid Calls For Re-evaluation As the inflation rate sits above 4%, Khanna asks why not set the target at 3% to address modern needs. Zenger · Jun 26, 2023
As Modi visits, Indian American lawmakers face balancing act Speaking out against Modi government carries risks for US politicians in diaspora constituencies where Indian PM is popular The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2023
Dems decry GOP's reckless hostage-taking Bernie Sanders was the first senator to come out against the package negotiated by Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy Salon · May 31, 2023
Democrats’ Dianne Feinstein dilemma: party split over senator’s diminishing health Questions around 89-year-old senator’s cognitive abilities pit lawmakers against each other amid calls for her to step down The Guardian - US · May 29, 2023
Dianne Feinstein is one of the most powerful women in America, but Democrats are torn over her future Dianne Feinstein is one of just two senators representing the 40 million people of California. But at 89 and struggling with poor health, many Democrats are asking if she's up to the job. ABC News · May 23, 2023
House Republican deficit plan seen as shift in thinking on China - Roll Call The Republican effort to cut spending suggests a shift in Washington thinking about how to confront Beijing's ambitions. Roll Call · May 16, 2023
Bernie Sanders and Democratic Rep Ro Khanna launch campaign to wipe out medical debt Advocates share horror stories of hospital price-gouging for necessary procedures that left families in financial ruin The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Democrats still aim to probe oil giants’ climate-change knowledge - Roll Call Senate Democrats aim to continue a House investigation into the oil industry's so-called supermajors and what they knew about climate change. Roll Call · May 3, 2023
New debt limit forecast crashes into Capitol Hill - Roll Call The federal government's debt managers warned Congress on Monday that lawmakers may have even less time to raise the borrowing limit. Roll Call · May 1, 2023
Rep. Tlaib joins list of Democrats calling on Sen. Feinstein to resign - Roll Call An influential House Democrats says Sen. Dianne Feinstein should resign because her absence is hurting the party's agenda. Roll Call · Apr 28, 2023
Calls for Feinstein resignation grow "Because Sen. Feinstein was absent, the Senate overturned a Biden rule that would cut pollution," says Ro Khanna Salon · Apr 28, 2023
The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023 India unlikely to look at Russia as secure friend: Congressman Ro Khanna India is unlikely to look at Russia as a “secure” friend, given Moscow’s closer ties with Beijing in the wake of the raging war in Ukraine, a top Indian-American Congressman has said.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023 George Skelton: Newsom's promise to appoint a Black woman for a Senate vacancy creates a quandary SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom promised two years ago to appoint a Black woman to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein if she resigned. If he merely appointed a temporary "caretaker" would that honor his pledge?
Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023 White House urges patience as Sen. Feinstein’s absence leaves judicial agenda in jeopardy WASHINGTON — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health issues are threatening to imperil President Joe Biden’s quest to remake the federal judiciary — but so far the White House is willing to be patient.
Salon · Apr 19, 2023 Durbin lets GOP keep vetoing Biden picks Top Judiciary Democrat not ready to let go of archaic Senate blue slip tradition
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 Feinstein matter stirs angst among some Senate peers Dianne Feinstein isn't the first senator to take an extended medical absence or face questions about age or cognitive abilities
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023 GOP blocks attempt to put Feinstein substitute on Judiciary WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans objected Tuesday to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s bid to temporarily replace California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee.
Roll Call · Apr 18, 2023 GOP blocks attempt to put Feinstein substitute on Judiciary - Roll Call Republicans rejected Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request to have a fellow Democrat stand in for her on the Judiciary Committee while she is ill.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 18, 2023 George Skelton: Feinstein needs to ask herself some questions SACRAMENTO, Calif. — People who love their job can find it very difficult to retire. Work is their life and identity. That's why Sen. Dianne Feinstein is hanging on.
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023 McConnell returns to Senate, urges Biden to ‘stop wasting time’ on debt ceiling WASHINGTON — Minority Leader Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday weeks after suffering a concussion and fractured rib in a fall, jumping back into the fray by accusing President Joe Biden of taking an “extreme position” over a coming debt ceiling deadline.
Roll Call · Apr 17, 2023 McConnell returns to Senate, urges Biden to ‘stop wasting time’ on debt ceiling - Roll Call Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell used his public remarks in weeks to blast President Biden for not holding new talks on the debt ceiling.
Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023 Former Sen. Barbara Boxer to Feinstein: “I would call the people who love me … and make a decision” SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein were first elected U.S. senators from California in 1992 — a historic victory for women — Feinstein sat Boxer down and told her, “You’ve got to stick with this. The longer you stay, the better you’ll feel, the more you’ll…