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 […]
Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement of the authors’ AI copyright case is approved
Federal Judge Approves $1.5 Billion Settlement for Anthropic A federal judge in San Francisco has given the green light to a significant $1.5 billion settlement involving Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company. This class-action lawsuit was initiated by a group of authors who accused the company of improperly utilizing their books to train its AI chatbot, […]
Major reparations strategy for black residents approved in Alameda County, despite significant budget challenges
California Counties Approve Reparations Plan Amid Budget Shortfall In light of a $91 million budget shortfall this year, officials in California counties have endorsed a significant reparations strategy aimed at benefiting Black residents. This plan outlines extensive reforms across housing, education, healthcare, and criminal justice, while still leaving open the possibility of cash payments to […]
Legislation Approved to Stop Credit Card Companies from Monitoring Gun Purchases
U.S. House Passes Bill to Block Credit Card Tracking of Gun Sales On July 14, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a new bill designed to stop credit card companies from monitoring purchases related to firearms and ammunition. The measure, known as HR 1181, was passed by a vote of 221 to 201. The […]