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Waters clashes with Bessent over Trump's AI approach
Rep. Maxine Waters confronted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the Trump administration's AI policy, citing industr
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Democrats' Reliance on Hasan Piker's Youth Appeal Persists Despite Controversy
Democrats repeatedly turn to Hasan Piker to reach young voters, even after his controversial remarks. His appeal lies no
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Judge Again Halts Trump Name Addition to Kennedy Center
A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center's latest effort to add President Trump's name, ruling the board needs Congres
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Norton and Van Hollen push bill to block permanent Capitol fence
Norton and Van Hollen introduced a bill to prohibit permanent fencing around the Capitol, arguing it would harm public a
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Ovechkin appears in pro-Putin party ad as NHL season looms
Alexander Ovechkin appears in a United Russia party ad, standing with Lavrov and others, as the Capitals star continues
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Durbin: Trump's voting agenda is gravest threat to US government since Civil War
Sen. Dick Durbin calls Trump's voting agenda the most serious challenge to U.S. government since the Civil War, as Democ
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House Advances Bill to Phase Out Penny, Alter Cash Rounding
The House passed the Common Cents Act, which would halt penny production and require cash transactions to round to the n
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Boebert touts border security gains under Trump, calls for permanent enforcement
Rep. Lauren Boebert credits Republican border policies for a 95% drop in daily encounters and urges Congress to make Tru
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Boebert: Border Security Achievements Show GOP Delivered on Promises
Rep. Lauren Boebert touts a 95% drop in border crossings and zero releases since January 2025, crediting GOP policies an
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California Democrat Calls for Monthlong AI Safety Pause Amid Industry and Congressional Pressure
Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) urges a one-month AI safety pause, drawing on his aerospace background, and criticizes
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Melania Trump to Tout AI in Schools, Storm Recovery in North Carolina
First lady Melania Trump will speak at a North Carolina elementary school Tuesday, promoting AI in education and touting
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Kennedy presses Patel on FBI's new bestiality hiring stance
Sen. John Kennedy pressed FBI Director Kash Patel on a policy shift that lifted automatic bans on hiring applicants with