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The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building

Representative Vince Fong Proposes Amendment to Limit Rideshare Company Liability

Representative Vince Fong Proposes Amendment to Limit Rideshare Company Liability

Representative Vince Fong of California has proposed an amendment to H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act, which seeks to significantly alter the liability standards for rideshare companies. This amendment, introduced during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup, would preempt state-law doctrines that currently allow injured individuals to hold rideshare companies directly responsible for incidents. Instead, victims would face a much higher legal bar, needing to demonstrate gross negligence or criminal wrongdoing by the company itself. The amendment is designed to apply to lawsuits filed on or after its enactment date, regardless of when the harm occurred, potentially affecting cases where injuries happened before the bill's passage but lawsuits have not yet been filed. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the bill, including Fong's amendment, by a 62-2 vote on May 22, 2026. As of September 14, 2026, the bill awaits action by the full House and has not yet pas...

Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows

Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows

An analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term

22 States Sue to Block DHS Public Charge Rule Expansion

22 States Sue to Block DHS Public Charge Rule Expansion

Attorney General Nick Brown, alongside 21 other states and the District of Columbia, has filed a lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing a new public charge rule. This rule, set to take effect on September 18, would grant immigration officials broader authority to deny green cards to individuals based on their lawful use of public benefits. Historically, public charge determinations focused on cash benefits, but the new DHS rule would expand this to include nearly any means-tested public benefit, even if used for a short period. The lawsuit, led by Attorneys General from New York, California, and Illinois, argues that this rule is designed to intimidate immigrant families and is unlawful. The coalition contends that DHS cannot legally withhold permanent residency from individuals entitled to benefits like food assistance. The lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking to declare the rule unlawful and prevent i...

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation marks 50 years at pivotal time

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation marks 50 years at pivotal time

The CBC Foundation's annual conference will kick off in Washington to discuss the priorities of Black life in America.

Daniel Biss for Congress Advocates for Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform and Anti-Corruption Measures

Daniel Biss for Congress Advocates for Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform and Anti-Corruption Measures

Daniel Biss, a candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 9th District, is campaigning on a platform that includes extensive campaign finance reform and anti-corruption measures. Biss, a mathematician, community activist, former Illinois state legislator, and current mayor of Evanston, has a history of enacting progressive change, including campaign finance reform at the mayoral level. His 'Future We Deserve Agenda' directly targets the concentration of corporate and billionaire power in politics. Key proposals include supporting public matching funds for small-dollar campaign contributions, eliminating corporate money from politics, banning members of Congress from trading stocks, ending the 'revolving door' between Congress and lobbying, imposing an enforceable ethics code on the Supreme Court, and establishing 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices. Biss is also refusing corporate PAC money, emphasizing that elected officials should be accountable to their constituents, not corporations or wealthy spec...

Maria Shriver slams 'narcissistic' Trump over Kennedy Center dispute

Maria Shriver slams 'narcissistic' Trump over Kennedy Center dispute

Maria Shriver slammed President Trump as "narcissistic" after the Kennedy Center board voted to close the institution's main building.

Mega Millions jackpot hits $227 million tonight

Mega Millions jackpot hits $227 million tonight

A $227 million Mega Millions jackpot is on the line Tuesday night. Check back after 11 p.m. ET for the winning numbers.

Rep. Jay Obernolte Co-Authors Bipartisan AI Legislation Amidst Capitol Hill Concerns

Rep. Jay Obernolte Co-Authors Bipartisan AI Legislation Amidst Capitol Hill Concerns

Rep. Jay Obernolte, a Republican from California, is actively involved in legislative efforts concerning artificial intelligence (AI) on Capitol Hill. He has co-authored the Frontier Act with Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., which aims to establish new safety and transparency rules for large AI companies. This bill is one of several AI-related legislative proposals introduced in Congress, though none have yet gained significant traction. Obernolte has also introduced the AI LABS Act, designed to provide federal grants for K-12 schools to create dedicated AI labs, fostering hands-on learning and educator understanding of AI. Additionally, he co-introduced the Liquid Cooling for AI Act, which focuses on assessing and advancing the use of liquid cooling technologies in U.S. data centers to enhance AI computing capabilities. These initiatives come amidst increasing concerns among lawmakers and tech experts regarding the rapid advancement and potential risks of AI.

FBI chief Kash Patel faces off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing

FBI chief Kash Patel faces off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel has returned to Capitol Hill for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Westchester County Journal News

How much are Trump's tariffs costing New York? See the estimate

How much are Trump's tariffs costing New York? See the estimate

A new analysis estimates New York has incurred $15 billion in costs from tariffs imposed through presidential executive action since January 2025.

Savannah Morning News

These 2 Georgia colleges are among the biggest party schools in the US

These 2 Georgia colleges are among the biggest party schools in the US

On a list of the U.S. colleges with the biggest party scenes, two Georgia schools hold their own with colleges in Florida, Texas and California.