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US Senate panel approves bill to bar government officials from pressuring networks on free speech

US Senate panel approves bill to bar government officials from pressuring networks on free speech

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Sen. Cantwell reveals difficult NCAA financial picture as College Sports Act is debated

Sen. Cantwell reveals difficult NCAA financial picture as College Sports Act is debated

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) revealed financial information about athletics department finances during debate over the Save College Sports Act.
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Senate Minority Leader Schumer Calls for Classified AI Briefing Amid Safety Concerns and China Competition

Senate Minority Leader Schumer Calls for Classified AI Briefing Amid Safety Concerns and China Competition

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has requested an immediate classified briefing for all senators on the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) from the Trump administration. This call follows a researcher's public warning about AI's potential to harm humanity and accusations that companies prioritize competition over safety. Schumer emphasized the need for robust guardrails to maintain U.S. leadership in AI innovation and security. He also sought details on the administration's new framework for testing powerful AI models and its strategies to prevent AI technology from being transferred to China. The request comes as concerns grow among researchers and lawmakers regarding the rapid development of AI and its associated risks. House Democrats are also scheduled to discuss AI safety in their weekly meeting, and Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders is convening a private briefing for senators.
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Long-shot push for AI 'kill switch' bill fails in the Senate

Long-shot push for AI 'kill switch' bill fails in the Senate

Sen. John Kennedy said his bill would order AI companies to build kill switches into their advanced models.
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Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Shield Fossil Fuel Industry from Climate Lawsuits

Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Shield Fossil Fuel Industry from Climate Lawsuits

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) has introduced the 'Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026,' a bill aimed at protecting the fossil fuel industry from legal liability related to climate change. The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to debate and vote on this bill. The legislation seeks to prohibit lawsuits against entities involved in the mining, extraction, production, refinement, transportation, distribution, marketing, manufacture, or sale of energy for damages or injunctive relief. The bill asserts that linking fossil fuel emissions to climate-related disasters lacks 'scientific credibility,' a claim that contradicts extensive scientific research. A companion bill has also been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and three other Republican senators. This legislative push comes amidst increasing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry by cities, states, and tribal governments, which accuse these companies of deceiving the public about their climate impacts. The U.S. Supreme ...
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The Protect College Sports Act Could Bring Both Order and Chaos

The Protect College Sports Act Could Bring Both Order and Chaos

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) at some point over the next couple of weeks. Late Tuesday, the Senate voted 74-23 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed with PCSA, a precursor to a final vote on the bill. Sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and […]
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House Democrats Introduce Bill to Prohibit Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt

House Democrats Introduce Bill to Prohibit Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt

Three House Democrats, including Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), ranking member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, have introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting wage garnishment for medical debt nationwide. The "Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act" was co-sponsored by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Representative Greg Casar (D-Texas). The proposed bill seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, explicitly stating that an employee's wages cannot be garnished for the payment of any medical debt. It would also prevent federal or state courts, officers, or agencies from enforcing orders that violate this prohibition. The legislation defines garnishment as any legal or equitable procedure requiring wage withholding for medical debt and medical debt as debt from healthcare services or facilities. The measure is intended to take effect six months after its enactment. Currently, federal law limits weekly garnishment to 25% of disposable earnings or ...
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Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

By Nate Raymond Sept 16 (Reuters) - With Republican control of the U.S. Senate in doubt, President Donald Trump's White House is pushing to confirm a raft of new federal judges before the year's end.
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A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote

A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote

Legislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate
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College sports bill clears first major hurdle in the Senate

College sports bill clears first major hurdle in the Senate

Legislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate
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House Speaker Johnson Confirms Congressional Action Required for President Trump's Proposed $5,000 Dividend Checks

House Speaker Johnson Confirms Congressional Action Required for President Trump's Proposed $5,000 Dividend Checks

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stated on Sunday that President Trump's proposal to issue $5,000 dividend checks to American adults would necessitate congressional action. President Trump announced this plan during a speech at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday night. He specified that the dividend would be issued if Republicans secure control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in November. Representative Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) also commented on the proposal, noting it was the first he had heard of it but deemed it good economic policy. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) expressed support for the idea and indicated he would prepare legislation for the payments. The proposed payout of $5,000 to an estimated 270 million adults would cost the U.S. government approximately $1.35 trillion, at a time when the U.S. public debt has recently exceeded $40 trillion.
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Protect College Sports Act heads to Senate vote with NIL, transfer changes

Protect College Sports Act heads to Senate vote with NIL, transfer changes

Lawmakers could vote this week on legislation that would create national college sports rules while drawing criticism from some athlete advocates.