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Ohio Man Convicted of Wife's Murder Faces Violent Offender Registry
Caleb Flynn, found guilty of killing his wife Ashley in February, appeared in court today for a hearing on his obligations under Ohio's Sierah's Law, which tracks violent offenders statewide.
Portugal Parliament Advances Bill to Speed Evictions, End Rent Controls
The center-right government's proposal, approved in a first reading, aims to increase housing supply by encouraging landlords, drawing sharp criticism from tenants' groups.
Cruz Blocks AI Safety Bill During Bipartisan Negotiations
Senator Ted Cruz blocked a Democratic effort to swiftly pass the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026 by unanimous consent in the Senate.
Senate Leaves Daylight Saving Bill Stranded as Clocks Fall Back Nov. 1
The House-passed Sunshine Protection Act sits dormant in committee while 19 states wait for federal permission to ditch the twice-yearly time change.
Regulatory Power Shifts to Agencies as Clarity Act Dies in Senate
SEC and CFTC move to fill legislative vacuum with targeted exemptions and no-action relief, leaving crypto jurisdictional questions to agency interpretation rather than statute.
Sanders and Casar Push AI Ban With Criminal Penalties
Sanders and Casar introduced legislation to ban superintelligence and create a Cabinet-level AI department, with backing from 10 House Democrats.
California Requires AI Actor Disclosure in Ads
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring companies to label AI-generated performers, a win for SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood unions seeking to protect workers.
New York Bans 'Impersonating' Unions, Slaps $1,000 Fines on Critics
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill Sept. 9 giving the state attorney general subpoena power and unions the right to sue groups that inform public employees about their opt-out rights.
Hungary Moves to Repeal Orban-Era Anti-LGBTQ+ Restrictions
Hungary's new government submitted legislation to repeal restrictions on LGBTQ+ content for minors, reversing a 2021 law that drew criticism from the European Union.
Bores Launches $30M Push to Unite Democrats on AI Regulation
The New York lawmaker seeks to consolidate Democratic efforts on technology regulation after his failed congressional campaign.
House Democrats, Republicans Launch Caucus for Small AI Firms
Reps. Russell Fry and Suhas Subramanyam formed a bipartisan group to tackle funding and regulatory obstacles blocking smaller artificial intelligence startups.
Thune: GOP Lacks Votes to Kill Filibuster for Trump Voting Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said roughly 25 to 30 Republican senators oppose ending the filibuster, blocking President Trump's push for the SAVE America Act.
Cruz Takes Heat in Austin Over College Sports Bill
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz faced sustained jeers from fans during an ESPN College GameDay appearance Saturday as he pitched legislation to regulate athlete transfers and endorsement deals.
Jewish Groups Spend Record $1B on Security as Antisemitism Surges
New data shows annual security costs jumped 33 percent to $1.015 billion, prompting Jewish leaders to demand Congress pass legislation fully funding nonprofit security grants.
House to Vote on Data Center Energy Cost Bill
Republican and Democratic leaders are pushing the Ratepayer Protection Act to a floor vote next week, aiming to shield voters from rising electricity bills ahead of the midterms.
Two House Democrats Defect on GOP Vote, Drawing Leadership Fury
Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden sided with Republicans on a procedural vote, handing Speaker Mike Johnson a narrow win and prompting Democratic leaders to threaten discipline.
California Law Targeting Immigration Groups Faces First Amendment Challenge
State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio plans to sue over a Newsom-signed law that shields immigrant service providers, arguing it criminalizes journalism and seeking DOJ intervention.
Kennedy Center Delays Trump Honor as Judge Weighs Law
The Justice Department told a federal judge the Kennedy Center will not add President Trump's name to the building until at least Oct. 8, after a contentious hearing on whether the move violates a 1983 memorial law
Trump Pushes Crypto Legislation After White House Summit With Industry Leaders
President Donald Trump met with crypto executives at the White House on Wednesday, urging Congress to pass digital asset legislation despite his family's financial ties to the sector
Lebanon Parliament Abolishes Death Penalty, a First in the Middle East
Lawmakers replaced all existing death sentences with life imprisonment on Tuesday, making Lebanon the first country in the region to formally end capital punishment.
Trump Demands Filibuster End, Pitting Majority Power Against Senate Tradition
President Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold, reviving a decades-old fight over how much power the minority party deserves.
Duffy Moves to Mandate English for Truckers, Citing Road Safety
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing a rule to require English proficiency for commercial drivers, ending testing in up to 20 languages.
Senate Delays August Recess as GOP Infighting Stalls Funding Bill, Key Votes
Republican divisions are blocking action on a government funding bill, Russia sanctions, Trump's election legislation and a string of nominations.
Senate Farm Bill Collapses as SNAP Standoff Blocks Path Forward
Democrats refuse to advance any bill that shifts food assistance costs to states, leaving agriculture programs in limbo.
California Advances Reparations Bills, but Advocates Say They Fall Short
A 2023 task force report on California's role in slavery and discrimination against Black residents has driven a wave of legislation — including a formal state apology.
Congress Moves to Strip USPS Executive Bonuses Over Delays, Losses
Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Dale Strong lead a bipartisan push to tie Postmaster General pay to delivery performance and financial results.
Emmer Says Foot Surgeries, Not Grave Illness, Behind Health Speculation
The House Majority Whip told Gokhshtein Media he is not gravely ill and has undergone multiple foot surgeries for ongoing injuries.
Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown Through Dec. 11
The bipartisan measure funds government operations through Dec. 11 and includes provisions limiting some of President Trump's executive actions.
Senate Moves to Fund Government Through Dec. 11, Dodging Shutdown Before Recess
Senate appropriators unveiled a bipartisan continuing resolution extending federal funding for 10 weeks, with a vote expected next week before the August recess.
Senate Moves to Avert Shutdown With Stopgap Bill Through Dec. 11
Bipartisan continuing resolution would keep federal agencies funded past Oct. 1, pushing harder budget fights until after a five-week recess
White House Pitches $3.2 Trillion Tax-and-Spending Bill to Republican Leaders
The package would cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent, spend $800 billion on infrastructure and dedicate $400 billion to energy deregulation.
House Votes to Rename Pentagon the 'Department of War' — Follow the Money
Embedded in the annual defense bill, the amendment drew millions in contractor lobbying and now heads to a skeptical Senate.
Graham, Wicker Challenge $60 Billion Spending Plan—Here's Who Wins
Republican senators are leading opposition to a proposed $60 billion federal spending package, sparking a battle over defense contracts and tech investment
Senators Hold NIL Bill Hostage as Trump Pushes Federal Standard
Lawmakers see a federal Name, Image, and Likeness bill, a key White House priority, as a bargaining chip to secure concessions on other legislative items
House Republican Pushes Full Government Stock Ban—Power Players Face Divestment
Rep. Adam Smith (R-GA) introduced a bill to prohibit stock trading by all three branches, forcing hundreds of officials into blind trusts or divestment
Warren, Scott Bill Targets K Street's Ex-Congress Pipeline
The bipartisan legislation seeks to ban former members from lobbying, challenging a system that funnels millions to K Street firms
Virginia Redistricting Battle Nears End as Supreme Court Prepares Final Maps
The high-stakes fight to redraw Virginia's electoral maps nears conclusion, determining legislative control and shaping the state's economic landscape for the next decade