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Senator Bill Cassidy Introduces PATIENT AI Act to Reform FDA Software Device Review

Senator Bill Cassidy Introduces PATIENT AI Act to Reform FDA Software Device Review

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, has released a discussion draft of the Protecting Americans Through Intelligent, Ethical, and Transparent Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Act, or PATIENT AI Act. This proposed legislation aims to update the premarket review process for software devices by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The draft introduces new categories for devices: 'integrated devices,' which combine software functions with other components, and 'software-based devices,' primarily achieving their medical purpose through software. Key provisions include a voluntary preliminary premarket review for individual components of integrated devices, a risk-based approach for software-based devices, and the allowance for predetermined change control plans (PCCPs) during FDA review. Additionally, the bill proposes an accredited third-party review program for low- to moderate-risk software-based devices and a voluntary pilot progr...

Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver

Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver

Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the U.S. economy damaged by inflation

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran

Trump approval holds at 32%, near lowest of his career, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

Trump approval holds at 32%, near lowest of his career, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating held near the lowest level of his political career, depressed by national concerns over rising prices that tanked his Republican Party in last week's midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed

US Congress gets first post-'Blue Wave' crack at data centers with permitting bill

US Congress gets first post-'Blue Wave' crack at data centers with permitting bill

By Valerie Volcovici and Nichola Groom WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A sweeping bipartisan energy bill has unexpectedly emerged as the US Congress' first test of how to tackle public anger over data centers and rising electricity costs, which helped to power Democrats to a landslide election victory

Representative Kevin Mullin Introduces Bill to Enhance Emergency Alert System Integrity

Representative Kevin Mullin Introduces Bill to Enhance Emergency Alert System Integrity

Representative Kevin Mullin has introduced H.R. 10940, known as the Reliable Emergency Alert Delivery Integrity Act of 2026 (READI Act). This bill, received on October 29, 2026, aims to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish new national rules for wireless emergency alerts (WEA). Within 18 months of the bill's enactment, the FCC would be required to issue regulations setting performance metrics for alert delivery speed, reliability, and accuracy in targeting. These regulations would also define specific goals for alert performance and minimum requirements for participating wireless providers, which cannot be weaker than the performance observed in the most recent FCC-tested WEA test. The FCC would also need to evaluate capabilities for improving alerts, such as better location targeting, longer messages, multilingual options, and device compatibility. Additionally, the bill mandates annual data reporting from wireless providers to the FCC and requires the FCC to post yearly perform...

Congressman Joe Courtney Urges Passage of Major Richard Star Act to Restore Veteran Benefits

Congressman Joe Courtney Urges Passage of Major Richard Star Act to Restore Veteran Benefits

Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) delivered a speech on the House floor, advocating for the passage of the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102). This bipartisan bill aims to rectify an existing injustice that reduces earned retirement benefits for veteran retirees who also receive service-connected disability benefits. Currently, combat-injured veterans forced into medical retirement can only receive either U.S. Department of Defense retirement benefits or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation, but not both concurrently. Congressman Courtney is one of 341 cosponsors of the bill and previously signed a discharge petition to compel a House vote. With the signature threshold met, a vote on the Major Richard Star Act is anticipated on Veterans Day. He emphasized that veterans service organizations consistently highlight the unfairness of denying full retirement and disability benefits to those who suffered combat-related injuries.

Vegetarian Resource Group Advocates for Clear Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods and Elimination of Animal Industry Subsidies

Vegetarian Resource Group Advocates for Clear Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods and Elimination of Animal Industry Subsidies

The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the development of a definition for 'ultra-processed' foods. The organization emphasized the importance of an accurate definition based on scientific papers. Additionally, a correspondent, Nick K., encouraged the USDA, FDA, and Congress to eliminate all subsidies to animal industries in the upcoming Farm Bill. This move, according to Nick K., would likely make animal products more expensive, potentially leading more people to adopt vegetarian diets out of economic necessity. The VRG also addressed consumer inquiries, including requests for sources of cloth vegan belts and recommendations for vegan kibble brands for dogs, suggesting llbean.com for belts and Wild Earth, Halo, and Petaluma for dog food.

After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

President Donald Trump has defended his administration's deportation policy and opposed any immigration deal that includes amnesty for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally

Resignation or impeachment? Hegseth's reckoning beckons | Opinion

Resignation or impeachment? Hegseth's reckoning beckons | Opinion

Will Trump stick with Hegseth, his cheerleader on Iran? Praise from the president means nothing if he thinks shoving someone out a door will help him.

Hegseth announces rare press conference to discuss expected impeachment resolution in Congress

Hegseth announces rare press conference to discuss expected impeachment resolution in Congress

Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s eager to litigate the policy choices that he and President Donald Trump have made in Iran and Venezuela

Representative Jay Obernolte Co-Authors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework

Representative Jay Obernolte Co-Authors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework

Representative Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) has co-authored the FRONTIER Act alongside Representative Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), a bipartisan legislative effort introduced in July. This act aims to establish a national framework for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and address catastrophic risks associated with AI development. The FRONTIER Act is part of a broader landscape of AI legislative proposals being considered in Congress, particularly as Democrats prepare a suite of AI bills for a potential majority in January 2027. While several lawmakers are working on various AI frameworks focusing on aspects like minimum safety standards, shutdown authority, and liability rules, the FRONTIER Act stands out due to its bipartisan sponsorship. This makes it a potentially more viable option for moving through committees without being perceived as a partisan attack on the AI industry. The bill's focus on a 'national framework' suggests an effort to create a unified standard for AI regulation across states, pote...