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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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House takes 'small step' to shield Americans' energy bills from data centers

House takes 'small step' to shield Americans' energy bills from data centers

Lawmakers said the legislation would help prevent Americans' energy bills from spiking because of nearby data centers.
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GOP Representative Thomas Massie Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

GOP Representative Thomas Massie Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, has introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The resolution, filed on Tuesday, accuses Hegseth of engaging in hostilities in Iran for over 90 days without congressional authorization, violating the 1973 War Powers Resolution. Massie's resolution includes eight articles of impeachment. Beyond the Iran conflict, these articles allege that Hegseth disregarded laws to limit civilian casualties, ordered extrajudicial killings of suspected drug traffickers, retaliated against Senator Mark Kelly for exercising free-speech protections, directed the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores without legal authority, and initiated military operations in Yemen without congressional approval. This is not the first impeachment effort against Hegseth, as House Democrats previously introduced six articles against him in April, also citing an unauthorized war against Iran.
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Senator Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate Following Extended Absence and Health Concerns

Senator Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate Following Extended Absence and Health Concerns

Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., returned to the Senate this week after an extended absence due to health issues. He was seen leaving his Washington home in a wheelchair before being assisted into a van and was greeted by colleagues upon his return to the Senate chamber. McConnell had missed 60 recorded roll call votes, with his last vote prior to his absence occurring on June 11. His office reported he was hospitalized three days later, and over a month later, McConnell stated he had fallen and briefly lost consciousness. Despite leaving a rehabilitation center in August, he provided few details about his condition or a timeline for his return, leading to speculation and calls for transparency from figures like Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., and Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville. McConnell has indicated he has not fully recovered but will prioritize being present for critical votes.
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US Republican lawmaker seeks Hegseth's impeachment over Iran

US Republican lawmaker seeks Hegseth's impeachment over Iran

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Representative Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, accusing him of abusing his office by executing an order for hostilities against Iran without approval by Congress.
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US senators seek more information on Trump's Saudi nuclear proposal, letter says

US senators seek more information on Trump's Saudi nuclear proposal, letter says

WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Democratic and Republican U.S. senators asked President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday to declassify and release all information about a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy, including two classified "side letters" reached with
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US Postal Service chief told associates he wants to quit, sources say

US Postal Service chief told associates he wants to quit, sources say

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S.
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Facing Hegseth impeachment vote, House Republicans bail out early until November

Facing Hegseth impeachment vote, House Republicans bail out early until November

Speaker Johnson said the decision to cancel votes early had nothing to do with the impeachment measure, which he said would be immediately tabled.
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Congressman Andy Barr Applauds Trump EPA's Repeal of Power Plant Emission Rules, Citing Economic Benefits for Kentucky

Congressman Andy Barr Applauds Trump EPA's Repeal of Power Plant Emission Rules, Citing Economic Benefits for Kentucky

U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) has commended President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for their decision to repeal greenhouse gas regulations on coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. This action, described by the EPA as the largest power-sector deregulatory move in U.S. history, aims to roll back what Barr refers to as the 'war on coal' initiated by previous administrations. The EPA estimates this repeal will save Americans approximately $310 billion, with an additional $370 million in direct compliance cost savings for companies from eliminating remaining greenhouse gas-related power plant regulations. Barr stated that this decision will help lower energy costs for Kentuckians and bring back coal jobs to the state. The Kentucky Coal Association and other industry groups have also praised the move, emphasizing its potential to protect critical power infrastructure and ensure affordable, reliable power.
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McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization

McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence
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Time change 2026: Are we still changing clocks this fall?

Time change 2026: Are we still changing clocks this fall?

The Nov. 1 clock change is still on. Despite Trump's push, the Senate has yet to act on a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.