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House committee approves the SELF DRIVE Act for self-driving cars

House committee approves the SELF DRIVE Act for self-driving cars

Lawmakers Push for Autonomous Vehicle Safety Standards On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers, spearheaded by Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio), began seriously discussing how Congress might tackle the future of self-driving cars. Their focus is on creating national safety standards that could potentially overrule state regulations governing these emerging technologies. The House Energy and Commerce Committee […]

Rep Shri Thanedar labels ICE agents as ‘thugs’ during House committee hearing

Rep Shri Thanedar labels ICE agents as 'thugs' during House committee hearing

Democratic Lawmaker Calls Federal Employees ‘Thugs’ During a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Representative Shri Thanedar, a Democrat from Michigan, audibly criticized federal immigration officials, labeling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as “thugs.” His comments came while discussing oversight concerning the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Thanedar didn’t hold back. He expressed […]

Trump allegedly excludes Democratic governors from White House gathering

Trump allegedly excludes Democratic governors from White House gathering

Trump’s Republican-Only Governors Meeting Sparks Controversy The group representing the nation’s governors has decided against a formal meeting with President Donald Trump, limiting attendance to Republican governors. This change follows reported dissatisfaction from the White House regarding Democratic involvement. Bandon Tatum, the CEO of the National Governors Association (NGA), expressed disappointment in a statement, pointing […]

Maxwell declines to answer questions by citing the Fifth Amendment during a private deposition with the House Oversight Committee.

Maxwell declines to answer questions by citing the Fifth Amendment during a private deposition with the House Oversight Committee.

Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions in Virtual Deposition Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted for her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operations, declined to answer questions during a virtual deposition for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. This session was conducted via video call […]

Democrats widen competitive landscape to 44 House districts for the midterms.

Democrats widen competitive landscape to 44 House districts for the midterms.

Democrats Expanding Target List Ahead of Midterm Elections With midterm elections approaching, Congressional Democrats are ramping up their efforts to challenge the Republican majority, which currently stands at a precarious 218-214. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has identified five additional constituencies in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, South Carolina, and Virginia as key targets. This latest […]

Rep. James Comer describes Ghislaine Maxwell’s House deposition as ‘very troubling’

Rep. James Comer describes Ghislaine Maxwell's House deposition as 'very troubling'

Maxwell’s Deposition Raises Concerns Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) described the deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, as “deeply disturbing.” This comment came after Maxwell repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment right, opting not to answer questions during her testimony. Members of the House Oversight Committee aimed to interrogate Maxwell regarding her role […]