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White House ‘reviewing’ college sports bill ahead of Senate hearing

The House and Senate could be headed toward a showdown over competing bills that would usher in major changes to college sports, but President Donald Trump has yet to make clear just what he would sign. The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday morning is slated to hear from expert witnesses…

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Senate panel releases NIL bill, plans hearing

The top lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee released a bill Wednesday aimed at addressing the myriad issues with college athletics stemming from its largely ungoverned name, image and likeness era. In a call with reporters, a Republican Commerce Committee aide said the panel plans to hold hearings and mark…

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Karoline Leavitt cuts off White House briefing after reporter asks about Commerce chief Lutnick’s Epstein island admission

Lutnick admitted to visiting the late pedophile’s private island in sworn testimony earlier Tuesday before the Senate Commerce Committee

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Senate panel advances nominee in his second run to lead NASA - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee easily advanced Jared Isaacman to lead NASA in his second run for the job. His initial nomination was withdrawn.

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5 Legal Reforms To Consider as Government Officials Lean on Critics

FIRE suggests laws to trim FCC power and protect free expression.

Reason

FCC Chair Brendan Carr to testify before Senate panel after Jimmy Kimmel suspension backlash: reports

Carr will reportedly testify before the Senate Commerce Committee in November

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz FCC Battle: Could His Kimmel Comments Signal a GOP Split on Free Speech?

Senator Ted Cruz challenges FCC threats linked to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, sparking a heated debate on free speech and exposing a possible GOP divide.

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Inside Democrats' emerging AI playbook

Democrats are sharpening an AI message focused on how the technology could widen economic divides and harm workers.

Axios

Whistleblowers tell Senate panel Meta hid VR harms - Roll Call

Senators accused Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of failing to address threats to children on its VR platform.

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Crisis counsellors brought in to air traffic control tower after fight, near-miss

Air traffic controllers at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport are being offered crisis counselling following a fight in the control tower and a near-miss incident, just two months after a fatal midair collision.

The Independent UK

Trump Commerce Secretary Pick Howard Lutnick Issues Tariff Warning: 'We Need That Disrespect To End'

The Wall Street financier was facing a confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Analysts see tech policy changes in potential GOP-led Senate - Roll Call

Republican control of the Senate would likely tilt tech policy on AI and other areas toward industry-friendly terms.

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Cantwell says she'll cut path for privacy bill despite opposition - Roll Call

Sen. Maria Cantwell said her plans are to mark up much-delayed federal data privacy legislation before the August congressional recess.

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Embattled Boeing in spotlight as Congress calls whistleblower to testify about plane defects

Boeing is the subject of back-to-back Senate hearings Wednesday, as Congress examines allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer.

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Congress’ tech plate is full, with little time at the table - Roll Call

Congress has a full slate of technology policy challenges to resolve, with little time on the congressional calendar this year.

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Cruz warns of airport housing for illegal immigrants in Chicago

This article discusses the challenges faced by sanctuary cities in handling the influx of unauthorized immigrants and the controversy surrounding the housi...

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Advocates push for federal online safety laws as states take lead - Roll Call

At least 15 states have pursued legislation that would require online companies to protect the safety of kids using their platforms.

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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.

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White House nominee to lead the FAA glides through a Senate committee vote

The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the nomination of Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, at a time when aviation experts say the U.S. air travel system shows mounting signs of stress.

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Anna Gomez Nomination on Track To Create Democratic FCC Majority

Confirmation vote in Senate could come next month

Chicago Sun-Times

Sen. Duckworth joins bipartisan call for stronger rail safety measures

Senate Commerce Committee grills Norfolk Southern CEO on safety enhancements that can be implemented to prevent derailments like the one in East Palestine, Ohio.

The Independent UK

Bipartisan support emerges for Senate railroad safety bill

A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads is emerging in the U.S. Senate

The Independent UK

Norfolk Southern supports some new regs after Ohio disaster

Norfolk Southern’s CEO is offering support for some parts of a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill to put tougher safety regulations on railroads

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