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Coindesk
1 week ago
EU data protection

U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill reshaping digital asset regulation, granting CFTC spot-market authority over commodities and defining SEC jurisdiction. [ more ]
#gaza-crisis
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Republicans in US House pass bill pushing Biden to send weapons to Israel

The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a bill to force President Biden to send weapons to Israel, emphasizing the election-year divide over Israel policy. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Moral failure': US House approves bill that would ban UNRWA funding

Push to de-fund UNRWA amid Gaza crisis
Opposition to US funding cut for Palestinian refugees [ more ]
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#california
Kqed
2 weeks ago
California

Climate Voters Grapple with Ethical Dilemma in California's District 13 Race | KQED

Voters in California's U.S. House District 13 prioritize climate change issues, impacting election outcomes. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
California

California is losing clout in the U.S. Capitol

California's influence and clout in the U.S. House of Representatives is diminishing due to retirements and Senator Dianne Feinstein's death.
Only two Californians remain in congressional leadership positions. [ more ]
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#bipartisanship
The Nation
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

House Democrats Should Stop Bailing Out Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson faced leadership challenge from GOP extremists but survived with broad support, signaling a bipartisan effort to maintain House functioning amid chaos. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Democrats vow to block Marjorie Taylor Greene effort to remove House speaker

Democratic leaders in the US House of Representatives are determined to thwart Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to remove Republican speaker Mike Johnson from his role. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Infuriated House Democrats grapple with vote to blast Biden on Israel-Hamas war

Political dynamics surrounding Israel-related resolutions within the U.S. House of Representatives showcase bipartisan support for certain measures. [ more ]
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#military-aid
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

How might new US aid change the war in Ukraine?

US House approves $61bn aid package for Ukraine to combat Russian aggression. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: Thank you America' says Zelenskiy as aid passes House at last

The US House approved $61bn military aid for Ukraine, with Senate set to consider; bipartisan support highlighted. Pentagon poised to swiftly deliver weapons to Ukraine to prevent the war's expansion. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of further ruin'

Western leaders and Ukrainian President appreciate $61 billion U.S. military aid package to combat Russia's advances. [ more ]
#tiktok
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Marketing

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok DW 04/21/2024

The US House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US if it doesn't divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. [ more ]
Engadget
1 month ago
Marketing

House votes in favor of bill that could ban TikTok, sending it onward to Senate

US House passes bill potentially banning TikTok or enforcing sale.
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, given up to a year to divest per revised bill. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Marketing

U.S. House passes revised bill to ban TikTok or force sale | TechCrunch

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. [ more ]
Consequence
2 months ago
Marketing

How soon could TikTok actually be banned in the US?

Lawmakers passed a bill to potentially ban TikTok in the US due to security and intelligence concerns, despite facing pushback from various groups.
The bill aims to pressure ByteDance to divest from TikTok within five months, with potential legal and enforcement challenges ahead. [ more ]
Forbes
2 months ago
Marketing

Creators And Industry Insiders On House Vote To Ban TikTok

The U.S. House of Representatives voted in support of a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok within six months.
Top creators express concerns about the impact of potential TikTok changes on the creator economy. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Marketing

Why has the US passed a bill to ban TikTok, and what's next?

The US House of Representatives approved the bill to potentially force ByteDance to divest from TikTok.
Legislators and White House support bill due to concerns over Chinese government influence on user data. [ more ]
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www.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
Education

Berkeley Superintendent will testify before Congress on antisemitism

Berkeley Unified Superintendent Enikia Ford Morthel will testify before a U.S. House of Representatives committee on antisemitism. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Battle for the House: These Are the Races to Watch

Control of the U.S. House of Representatives is uncertain with slim majorities for both parties.
Partisanship and turnout in presidential races often dictate the outcome of House races. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

US House of Reps tells staff: No Microsoft Copilot for you

US House Of Representatives staff barred from using Microsoft's Copilot AI due to security risks.
Fears over data privacy at the government level lead to the concept of sovereign AI. [ more ]
#tiktok-ban
NewsOne
2 months ago
Marketing

Banning TikTok: Here's Everything We Know About The Bill To Kill Social Media Giant In The U.S.

U.S. lawmakers advancing bill to potentially ban TikTok in America
Bill requires TikTok to disassociate from ByteDance to avoid ban [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Marketing

House of Representatives defies China with threat to ban TikTok

The U.S. House of Representatives orders a halt to TikTok if ByteDance doesn't sell stakes.
The bill faces uncertainty in the Senate despite a vast majority supporting the ban. [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
Marketing

US House passes TikTok bill: Could app be banned in the US?

Data privacy and security concerns are key reasons for the bill
The bill is aimed at requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok within six months. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

California voters can shape control of Congress

California remains a battleground for U.S. House seats despite being a Democratic stronghold.
Control of Congress in 2025 could be decided by voters in California suburbs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
US politics

California's Orange county was once a conservative bastion. Can it swing the balance of the US House in 2024?

Orange County, California's political landscape has shifted dramatically from a conservative Republican stronghold to a diverse purple county with competitive congressional races.
Asian Americans and Latino voters are significant factors in the competitive races in Orange County, potentially serving as swing voters. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Proposed NY House maps revealed, as scales could be tipped in close elections

Proposed changes to New York's congressional maps could impact close elections and potentially tip the balance of power in the US House of Representatives.
The changes include redrawing districts to be more favorable for Democrats in some areas, while giving Republicans more conservative-leaning ground in others. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
US politics

What's an impeachment inquiry and what's next for President Joe Biden?

The US House of Representatives has voted to formally authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Impeachment is a formal investigation into possible wrongdoing by a federal official and is the first step towards potential removal from office. [ more ]
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