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abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Financial Records Lack Fourth Amendment Protection Under Current Court Rulings
U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 1976 and 1979 established that financial records shared with third parties receive no Fourth Amendment protection. House Republicans introduced legislation in April 2026 addressing access to such records.
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Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Restrict AI Data Centers
Several members of Congress have proposed legislation addressing data center construction, energy use, and local oversight. Most bills have not advanced beyond introduction. Tech companies have lobbied against some measures.
Responsible Statecraftpolitics9 days ago
Democratic lawmakers introduce bill to review private equity defense investments
Legislation would require the Department of Defense to examine private equity acquisitions of defense contractors and assess financial stability before and after such deals.
gamereactor.eupolitics9 days ago
Senate defense bill calls for new Pentagon command focused on drones
A Senate committee approved a $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill that directs the Pentagon to establish a combatant command for robotics and unmanned systems. The measure also includes provisions to speed purchases of low-cost munitions and address autonomous weapons.
cnbc.comworld9 days ago
Senate bill proposes new combatant command for robotic systems
A Senate committee version of the annual defense authorization bill would create a new four-star combatant command focused on robotic and autonomous systems. The proposal remains subject to further congressional action and conference negotiations.
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nationalpost.compolitics11 days ago
Lawmaker Describes Difficulty Passing Social Media Age Limits for Minors
A Republican representative said an amendment to bar social media use by those under 16 did not advance in Congress. Australia enacted an age restriction last December. Federal lobbying spending by technology companies exceeded $100 million last year.
Military.comworld12 days ago
House Panel Adds Right-to-Repair Provision to 2027 Defense Bill Draft
The House Armed Services Committee approved a bipartisan amendment Thursday that would require defense contractors to provide repair data and software for equipment purchased by the military. The measure is part of the drafting process for the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Au…
The Hilltechnology19 days ago
Democratic senators seek AI limits in defense bill
Senators plan amendments to the annual defense policy bill that would restrict military AI use for nuclear launches, domestic surveillance, and autonomous weapons. The Senate is scheduled to begin markup next week.
koreaherald.comworld20 days ago
Bipartisan Bill Proposes $2,000 Tax Credit for Newborns
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026, which would create a standalone $2,000 tax credit for families with a newborn. The credit could be received as a lump sum or advance payment and would follow income-based eligibility rules alig…
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House Passes Bill Raising Benefits for Disabled Veterans and Gold Star Families
The House approved legislation that would increase Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and Special Monthly Compensation payments. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Washington Examinerpolitics29 days ago
Congress weighs two-person crew mandate for freight trains
Lawmakers are considering a requirement that Class I freight trains carry two crew members in the operating cab. The proposal is part of broader surface transportation legislation expected in 2026.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
House Revises Institutional Investor Rules in Bipartisan Housing Bill
The House of Representatives updated language Tuesday in bipartisan housing legislation that would restrict institutional investors from buying single-family homes. The changes align the bill more closely with the Senate version while removing some exceptions and a build-to-rent…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance33 days ago
Congress Considers Bills Targeting Campaign Fund Use in Prediction Markets
Lawmakers have introduced more than a dozen bills this year addressing prediction market platforms. One measure under preparation would bar the use of campaign funds for betting on such platforms.
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
House Advances Amended Housing Bill to Address Supply Shortage
The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The changes target provisions in the Senate-passed bill that affect certain housing developments and other policy areas.
Washington Examinerpolitics36 days ago
CDC Wastewater Surveillance System Operating on Remaining COVID-Era Funds
The National Wastewater Surveillance System, launched in September 2020 to track COVID-19 and later expanded to measles, bird flu and other outbreaks, faces a thinning budget sustained only by unspent COVID-era funds. Congress has yet to provide dedicated non-emergency funding de…
Washington Examinerpolitics37 days ago
House Republicans Consider Changes to Bipartisan Housing Bill Ahead of Midterms
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the Senate in March, remains stalled in the House of Representatives. Some Republicans object to provisions added in the Senate that they say could limit housing supply. Republican leaders are weighing amendments and could bring…
Euronewspolitics37 days ago
US President Discloses Over 3600 Stock Trades Valued Up to $750 Million in Q1 2026
A federal ethics filing shows the president executed between 3,600 and 3,700 stock trades in the first quarter of 2026 with a total value between $220 million and $750 million. The disclosures indicate gains of 20 percent or more on nearly all positions, including more than 100 p…
realclearpolitics.comfinance38 days ago
UNC Virologist Ralph Baric Retires After Removal From NIH Grants
University of North Carolina virologist Ralph Baric has retired following his removal from all National Institutes of Health grants last year and placement on administrative leave. North Carolina Senator Richard Burr sponsored multiple pieces of legislation that directed billions…
indianexpress.comworld38 days ago
Bill Introduced to Require AIPAC to Register Under Foreign Agents Act
A bill dubbed the AIPAC Act was introduced in Congress that would require the pro-Israel lobbying group to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The legislation argues that lobbying tied to foreign countries should be publicly disclosed. The measure was announced on…
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naturalnews.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Proposes 90-Day Suspension of Federal Gasoline and Diesel Taxes
President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed a temporary suspension of the federal gasoline tax amid rising fuel costs tied to the war with Iran. Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation for a 90-day pause that would affect the 18.4-cent-per-gallon gasoline levy and 24.4-cent diesel…
marketwatch.compolitics40 days ago
Congress Considers Suspending Federal Gas Tax as Prices Rise
President Trump said on Monday he supports suspending the 18.4-cent-per-gallon federal gas tax amid rising prices linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Senators from both parties have introduced bills to pause the tax for periods ranging from 90 days to October 1. The pr…
Military.compolitics41 days ago
Bipartisan Lawmakers Press FDA on Psychedelic Therapy Reviews After Trump Executive Order
Bipartisan letter initiated by Reps. Jack Bergman and Lou Correa presses FDA Commissioner Martin Makary for timelines and clarity on psychedelic and entactogen trials. The May 1 request follows President Donald Trump's April 18 executive order directing expanded access to ibogain…
Forbesfinance42 days ago
House to Vote This Week on Bill to Allow Year-Round National Sales of E15 Gasoline
The House will consider stand-alone legislation to require year-round sales of E15 gasoline after the 2026 Farm Bill passed without the provision on April 30. The American Petroleum Institute backs the measure while GOP Reps. Scott Perry and Chip Roy oppose it, citing costs to co…
The Hillpolitics42 days ago
Defense Secretary Boosts Bipartisan Veterans Benefits Bill Opposed by Some Republicans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported a bipartisan bill last week that would expand benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. The legislation has faced opposition from key Republicans, including the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, over concerns about its…
Fox Newsworld42 days agoUpdated
Trump Urges Congress to Pass College Sports Reforms
President Trump is pressing Congress to pass legislation overhauling college athletics, citing an out-of-control financial arms race driven by athlete compensation, transfers and eligibility rules. A White House-backed committee has proposed a task force with antitrust exemption…
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americanbanker.compolitics44 days ago
Poll: 88% of Voters Say Homebuying Is Harder Than in Past; Bipartisan Support for Housing Bill
A Bipartisan Policy Center survey of 1,000 voters in late April found overwhelming concern over housing costs and broad support for congressional action. The Housing for the 21st Century Act, one of the most comprehensive reforms in decades, has stalled amid competing White House…
rediff.compolitics45 days ago
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Cut Funding for Iran War
Eighteen members of Congress are backing legislation that would block funding for the war in Iran. The measure comes as lawmakers debate the scope of U.S. military involvement. NPR spoke with one of the lawmakers supporting the proposal.
The Guardianpolitics47 days ago
Senate Republicans Add $1 Billion for White House Security to Reconciliation Bill
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released text for a reconciliation bill allocating $1 billion for U.S. Secret Service enhancements related to the East Wing Modernization Project. The funds are designated for security upgrades within the White House compound, am…
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Nbc Newspolitics52 days ago
Republicans Introduce Bill for $400 Million White House Ballroom
Senate Republicans proposed legislation to provide $400 million in taxpayer funds for a new White House ballroom following an assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The project aims to enhance security for large events, but faces divis…
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Criticism of Rep. Maria Salazar's DIGNIDAD Act and Its Potential Application to Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Rep. Maria Salazar's DIGNIDAD Act proposes a pathway to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants who arrived as minors. The bill has faced opposition for potentially allowing eligibility to individuals with criminal allegations, such as Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvado…