Amazon plans to cut thousands of jobs in NYC if the Mamdani labor bill is approved — insights from experts
Amazon has announced intentions to shut down over a dozen warehouses and lay off thousands of employees in New York City, contingent on the passage of a labor bill championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Experts believe that if this legislation, which many find controversial, is enacted, Amazon will likely follow through with its threat. The […]
AI Has Been Approved to Prescribe Medications — At Least In One State
Utah Gives AI the Green Light for Acne Prescriptions In a groundbreaking move, Utah has allowed artificial intelligence to take on a role traditionally held by doctors. Starting Monday, Nolla Health’s AI has been authorized to issue first-time prescriptions for acne, marking a unique approval in the United States, as reported by Bloomberg. Previously, the […]
Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act, but it has a challenging road ahead in the House.
This week, a bipartisan Senate bill aimed at reforming college sports passed with a strong majority. However, it seems unlikely to reach the president’s desk anytime soon. It’s unfortunate because there’s a rare consensus among college administrators, lawmakers, and the president about the need to address the financial issues harming college sports, particularly those outside […]
Trump Uses Unique Power to Halt Almost $1,000,000,000 in Approved Congressional Spending
President Donald Trump has announced a plan to cancel over $800 million in funding that Congress had approved for various programs including refugee assistance, migrant education, and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity. On Friday, the White House revealed it would use a budgetary mechanism known as a pocket rescission to revoke $810 million in allocated […]
One Senate Democrat derails bipartisan power bill for data centers after it is approved 417-3 in the House.
WASHINGTON — A single Democrat in the Senate stymied a bipartisan effort on Thursday aimed at requiring major tech firms to contribute to infrastructure necessary for large AI data centers. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) opposed Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) bid to expedite the Ratepayer Protection Act, which had just received overwhelming support in the House […]
Legislation approved to protect consumers from AI data center expenses
5 Midterm Races That Could Influence the AI Boom A growing opposition to data centers is emerging locally, presenting a potential challenge to the booming artificial intelligence sector as the midterm elections approach. According to Morgan Stanley, there are five major races where candidates are suggesting new regulations and moratoriums on data centers. The U.S. […]
Legislation on Russia and Iran sanctions approved by House, giving Trump authority over tariffs
Russia Sanctions Bill Stalls Over Trump Tariff Concerns A recently passed sanctions bill targeting Russia is facing challenges in the House. Democrats are voicing their apprehensions about giving President Trump expanded tariff authority, while supporters claim that stronger economic measures could potentially push Moscow toward the negotiation table. On Wednesday, a sweeping sanctions package aimed […]
DeSantis: ‘Almost No’ chance for SAVE America Act to be approved by the Senate before the August break
DeSantis Doubts Election Integrity Act’s Chances Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has shared significant skepticism regarding the federal government. He indicated that the likelihood of the Election Integrity Act passing in the U.S. Senate before the scheduled August recess is “basically zero.” I think the chances of the Senate actually passing the SAVE Act before recessing […]
Trump and three GOP Senators urge John Thune to keep the Senate in session until the SAVE Act is approved.
Trump and Senators Push to Cancel Senate Recess Former President Donald Trump, along with Republican Senators Mike Lee, Rick Scott, and Ashley Moody, is urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to halt the House of Representatives’ summer recess until the Protection of American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) is approved. The group believes that the Senate’s […]
Doctors report Mitch McConnell has not yet been approved to exit rehab following his fall.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Recovery Update Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, is currently recuperating from a fall he suffered last month. As of now, he hasn’t been “medically cleared” to return to his duties in the Senate. On Monday, his office provided an update, mentioning that McConnell is still in recovery following his June […]