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bbc.co.ukLawmaker Negotiates Bipartisan AI Agreement While Seeking Leadership Role
A member of Congress is holding talks with Republicans on artificial intelligence policy. The same lawmaker is also pursuing a higher position within the Democratic leadership.
foxnews.comRep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan DIGNIDAD Act Offering Legal Status Pathway for Long-Term Immigrants
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's legislation would create a pathway to legal status for millions of illegal immigrants in the U.S. for more than five years who pass criminal background checks. The bill drew a cool reception from America First Policy Institute allies at a recent panel…
Fox NewsScott and Warren Propose Permanent Ban on Former Lawmakers Lobbying
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation that would permanently prohibit former members of Congress from lobbying their former colleagues. The proposal eliminates the existing one-year cooling-off period for House members a…
realitytea.comTrump Signs Executive Order to Speed Research on Psychedelic Drug Therapies
President Trump signed an executive order in April that accelerates research and increases funding for psychedelic drug therapies. A California congressman leading a bipartisan effort to advance the therapies discussed the initiative on CBS News. The discussion emphasized support…
Scott and Warren Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Ban Former Members of Congress From Lobbying
Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced legislation that would prohibit former members of Congress from ever becoming registered lobbyists or receiving compensation for influencing federal officials. The bill closes a loophole that currently allows unr…
ReasonBipartisan Bill Seeks to Limit Child Neglect Investigations for Unsupervised Children
The Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act was introduced in Congress on May 12, 2026. Cosponsored by Reps. Blake Moore, Janet McClellan and Virginia Foxx, the legislation directs states to distinguish ordinary childhood activities from neglect. It references cases f…
reason.comHouse Launches Bipartisan Review of Sexual Misconduct Reporting After Resignations of Two Lawmakers
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are set to announce a working group focused on improving how the House handles sexual misconduct claims. The move follows last month's resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales amid separate controversies.
Washington ExaminerCongresswomen Launch Bipartisan Task Force on Sexual Misconduct After Recent Lawmaker Resignations
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez and Rep. Kat Cammack announced plans for a task force to overhaul how the House handles sexual misconduct allegations after recent resignations. The lawmakers, chairs of their parties' women's caucuses, described current anti-harassment training as ina…
theyeshivaworld.comBipartisan Bill Would Increase VA Disability Payments Starting in Late 2026
Senate Bill S. 4487, sponsored by Republican Senator Jerry Moran with 15 co-sponsors from both parties, would increase base monthly disability compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation rates for veterans and survivors. The legislation would apply increases automatica…
ABC NewsHouse Passes Bill for Partial DHS Funding
The U.S. House voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security but excluded its immigration enforcement operations, sending the bipartisan package to President Trump. This action ends the longest agency shutdown in history, which began after disputes over immigration po…
SemaforCongress Faces Challenges in Approving White House Ballroom After Shooting Incident
Republicans in Congress are divided on methods to approve funding for a new White House ballroom sought by President Trump, following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Democrats express skepticism about linking the project to the incident, citing insufficient…
dailyexcelsior.comCongress Debates Reforms to FISA Section 702 Amid AI Surveillance Concerns
Lawmakers are pushing for reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, citing worries that artificial intelligence could enhance government surveillance of Americans' communications. A bipartisan group has introduced bills to require warrants for certain s…
Nbc NewsLawmakers Debate FISA Reforms and AI-Enhanced Surveillance
U.S. lawmakers are pushing for reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act due to worries that artificial intelligence could enhance government surveillance capabilities. A bipartisan group has introduced bills to require warrants for searching Americans'…
rte.ieThree U.S. House Lawmakers Resign in April After Ethics Probes
Three U.S. House members resigned this month following allegations of sexual misconduct and ethics violations. Lawmakers from both parties are proposing reforms to the House Ethics Committee to speed up investigations and enhance accountability. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS House Approves Bill to Extend TPS for 350,000 Haitians Amid Trump Opposition
The US House of Representatives passed legislation to shield 350,000 Haitians from deportation for three years, with bipartisan support overriding Republican leadership. The bill extends Temporary Protected Status amid ongoing legal challenges to the Trump administration's termin…