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AI export controls debate rages as Trump, Xi meet

Senate Democrats are using Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s high-profile state visit to Washington this week to press Republicans for votes on export control legislation restricting Beijing’s access to advanced chips used in artificial intelligence technology. The bills in question have bipartisan support, and Republicans agreed to include them in a…

Roll Call · Sep 23

Arkansas duo goes to bat for small investment brokers

House Financial Services Chairman French Hill, R-Ark., often calls for easing regulatory burdens on community banks. Now he and a home-state Senate colleague are turning their attention to small investment brokers handling clients’ trades and dealers trading on their own behalf. Hill and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., have drafted legislation…

Roll Call · Sep 21

Stalled Senate Daylight Saving Bill Stirs Fears of Chaotic 1974 Failure Forcing Kids to School in Pitch Dark

The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House but has stalled in the Senate, where Republicans warn permanent daylight saving would repeat the failed 1974 push that darkened school runs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

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Airwallex expands from cross-border payments to autonomous finance—though president Lucy Liu says it’s still ‘not the best time’ for an IPO

In late June, Airwallex raised $320 million in a Series H funding round led by Addition, which valued the cross-border payments platform at $11 billion

Fortune · Aug 20

Trump pushes Congress to end ‘RIDICULOUSLY CHANGING CLOCKS’ - could it actually happen?

ANALYSIS: Trump wants to see the sun later. But just like his ballroom, voter ID and his ‘slush fund’, the Senate isn’t playing ball, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Trump backs permanent Daylight Saving Time: What it means for US clocks, winter mornings and time zones

President Donald Trump advocates for permanent daylight saving time across the United States. The House of Representatives has approved the Sunshine Protection Act for this change. However, the Senate has not yet voted on the measure, creating uncertainty. Opponents express concerns about darker winter mornings and children's safety. Until legislation…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

ODNI — America's Intelligence Coordinator — Is Now Half the Size It Was 18 Months Ago

ODNI lost roughly 200 more jobs since June, leaving the post-9/11 spy-agency coordinator near half its size as Congress presses for answers.

Latin Times · Jul 25

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Senate committee advances nomination of Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton

Committee voted 9-8 to advance Clayton’s nomination to serve as intelligence chief despite Democratic opposition

The Guardian - US · Jul 21

Clayton defends subpoenas of journalists in tense confirmation hearing

As Jay Clayton took his seat before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, the scene was starkly different from 28 days ago. Back in June, just hours before Clayton’s confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence was about to start, President Donald Trump abruptly ordered his nominee not to appear.…

Roll Call · Jul 15

Donald Trump's meddling with top spy agency threatens America's survival

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence faces scrutiny amid political appointments and turmoil. President Trump's selections have raised concerns about expertise and politicization of intelligence powers. Previous Directors highlight the ODNI's creation after intelligence failures and its role in information sharing. Debates continue regarding the ODNI's size and…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Days into his new job, Pulte raises eyebrows in Senate

With Bill Pulte just days into his job acting director of national intelligence, senators on both sides of the aisle are already expressing concern about his performance. Pulte began Friday, after weeks of criticism over his appointment. On Monday, he reportedly began firing intelligence officials and staff at the DNI en…

Roll Call · Jun 23

Trump Abruptly Delays Jay Clayton's DNI Hearing In Bid to Secure US Attorney Position

President Donald Trump abruptly postponed the confirmation hearing for his nominee for Director of National Intelligence, in the hopes of securing the position of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York for his pick.

International Business Times · Jun 17

Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans

President Donald Trump has disrupted the confirmation of his intelligence chief nominee. This move jeopardizes the renewal of a vital surveillance program. The decision has created friction with Republican lawmakers. The situation leaves a temporary appointee in charge, raising concerns about national security experience. The future of the surveillance tool…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Capitol Lens | Cold mic

An empty witness table, where Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton was scheduled to sit for his confirmation hearing, is pictured in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Wednesday. The planned Senate Intelligence Committee hearing for Clayton was postponed by Chairman Tom Cotton after President Donald Trump delayed the…

Roll Call · Jun 17

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Roll Call · Jun 11

Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. Trump on Thursday afternoon…

The Guardian - US · Jun 9

Trump meets Johnson as outcry over Bill Pulte threatens Fisa renewal

President backs Pulte for acting DNI chief despite backlash that puts reauthorization of key surveillance law at risk

Reason · Jun 5

The Debate Over Israel Aid Is Coming. Congress Wants To Future-Proof the Relationship First.

The Israeli government is willing to phase out U.S. financial grants. But Mike Rogers and Tom Cotton want to lock in other forms of aid—without a debate in Congress.

The Independent UK · Jun 5

A surprise Trump pick just helped sink a key surveillance vote

A procedural motion to set up a final vote on the extension next week failed 47-52, with some Republicans joining Democrats. This complicates efforts to renew the critical program before its June 12 expiration

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The Economic Times · May 23

US Senator urges sanctions on entities paying Iran for passage via Strait of Hormuz

US Senator Tom Cotton has called on the Treasury Department to sanction entities aiding Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. He specifically targets the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which he says is illegally regulating passage and collecting fees. Cotton emphasizes that any entity facilitating these tolls finances a designated…

The Independent UK · May 19

Republicans push to extend daylight savings and stop clock switching

House Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee have considered adopting the Sunshine Protection Act after the president renewed a push for it last year

International Business Times UK · Apr 25

Trump Officially Flipped the Script on the War on Drugs, Issues Bold Orders on Marijuana and Psychedelics

Donald Trump has ordered fast-tracked research into psychedelics and moved to reschedule medical marijuana, signalling a sharp shift in Republican drug policy.

Reason · Apr 24

'Shoot and Kill'

Plus: California fails to unmask ICE agents, the illogic of medical-only marijuana rescheduling, driverless cars in D.C., and more...

International Business Times · Apr 23

Trump's Spirit Airlines Rescue Talks Ignite Concern of Government Control Over Private Business: Report

As the Trump administration weighs a potential rescue of Spirit Airlines from bankruptcy that would have the government own 90% of the company, numerous analysts have noticed a similar pattern across other industries.

The Mary Sue · Apr 23

Georgia Republican just exposed Donald Trump funneling another $500 million to a corporation while Americans drown in debt

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene just called out a new $500 million corporate bailout that’s leaving everyday Americans feeling abandoned. In a fiery post on X, Greene slammed the Trump administration for funneling taxpayer money to Spirit Airlines while costs for health insurance, gas, and groceries keep climbing.

The Independent UK · Mar 30

GOP lawmakers and MAGA figures have their say on Trump’s troops on the ground threats

Trump may launch a ground invasion of Iran according to reports as the war in the Middle East enters its fifth week

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