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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Sarah Ferguson facing mounting calls to testify to Congress over Epstein links

Sarah Ferguson is pressured to testify about her connections to Jeffrey Epstein amid ongoing investigations by US lawmakers.
#prediction-markets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago
US politics

Here are the 6 ways lawmakers are trying to tackle the prediction market boom

Lawmakers are proposing various regulations for prediction markets, including banning insider trading and restricting participation by government officials.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Prediction markets are booming. Some lawmakers are betting against them.

Prediction markets are rapidly growing, creating legal, regulatory, and ethical concerns while lawmakers have only issued piecemeal responses and regulatory clarity remains unresolved.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

Here are the 6 ways lawmakers are trying to tackle the prediction market boom

Lawmakers are proposing various regulations for prediction markets, including banning insider trading and restricting participation by government officials.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Trump Admin Uses Wartime Powers to Sidestep Congress and Push $23B in Arms Sales to Gulf States

The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to expedite over $23 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, bypassing Congress.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Jack Schlossberg says his grandfather JFK would be 'alarmed' by how far America has fallen on the world stage | Fortune

Jack Schlossberg believes JFK would be shocked by America's decline in human rights and democracy but proud of its achievements in economy and innovation.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Congress defies Trump on tariffs amid his ongoing spat with Canada

The House voted 219-211 to rescind President Trump's tariffs on Canada, with six Republicans joining Democrats; the measure now goes to the Senate.
#tariffs
#dhs-funding
#government-shutdown
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Happy New Year! There's now less than a month until the next potential government shutdown | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Happy New Year! There's now less than a month until the next potential government shutdown | Fortune

US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Democrats and the White House reach an agreement to avoid a partial US government shutdown

A funding deal separates DHS, advances roughly 75% of federal spending, and extends Homeland Security funding temporarily to avoid a partial government shutdown.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

All anti-transgender provisions stripped from House and Senate funding bills

Final federal appropriations were negotiated without anti‑transgender riders, preserving access to gender‑affirming care and shielding schools and funding from anti‑trans measures.
#donald-trump
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
US politics

Trump is threatening world peace with his Greenland talk. It's time for Congress to impeach him. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
US politics

Trump is threatening world peace with his Greenland talk. It's time for Congress to impeach him. - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Dozens of Republicans break with Trump, back Democratic bill to extend ACA subsidies

Seventeen House Republicans joined Democrats to extend subsidies, passing a 230-196 bill that now moves to a Senate unlikely to bring it to a vote.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Lawmakers are beginning to grapple with how their staff use AI

Lawmakers are adopting AI personally but many offices lack formal policies, resulting in informal expectations or outright bans on staff AI use.
#trump
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Trump's First Second-Term Vetoes Deny Clean Drinking Water and Return of Native Land

fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Trump's First Second-Term Vetoes Deny Clean Drinking Water and Return of Native Land

#affordable-care-act
fromFortune
6 months ago
US politics

Schumer warns millions are going to 'start getting letters in the mail telling them their health insurance costs are about to go through the roof' | Fortune

fromFortune
6 months ago
US politics

Schumer warns millions are going to 'start getting letters in the mail telling them their health insurance costs are about to go through the roof' | Fortune

#jeffrey-epstein
#epstein
US politics
fromFortune
3 months ago

The Kennedy Center is now the Trump Kennedy Center, White House says | Fortune

The Kennedy Center board renamed the venue 'Trump Kennedy Center', triggering legal controversy because Congress originally named it and would need to amend the law.
Public health
fromMedCity News
3 months ago

Coalition of Pharmacy Groups Urges Congress to Enact PBM Reform - MedCity News

Harmful PBM practices have driven a surge in pharmacy closures, prompting major pharmacy organizations to urge Congressional action on PBM reform.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's economic approval at new low. And, Congress set to let ACA subsidies expire

With two days until Congress's scheduled holiday recess, lawmakers will likely leave Washington without extending Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies. The enhanced subsidies for ACA marketplace plans will expire at the end of the year. Millions of Americans can expect a spike in their premiums, and some may see the price of their plans double or triple in the new year.
US politics
fromFortune
3 months ago

Congress flatlines in attempt to regulate college sports with bill 'not ready for prime time' | Fortune

An effort to regulate college sports backed by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic organization and the White House has faltered in Congress, with opponents raising concerns over the wide-reaching power it gives the NCAA and its most powerful programs. House Republican leaders had planned to push the bill, known as the SCORE Act, to a final vote this week. But those plans were abruptly scrapped after a procedural vote to advance the bill earlier this week nearly failed.
US politics
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Democrats say FBI is probing them over video urging soldiers to defy unlawful orders

The FBI opened a counterterrorism inquiry into lawmakers after a video urging service members to refuse unlawful orders and sought interviews.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Republicans to Trump: No $2,000 tariff checks

President Trump proposes $2,000 tariff-funded checks for Americans in mid-2026, but faces Congressional hurdles and Republican preference to use revenue to reduce the national debt.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

US House passes spending bill to end shutdown DW 11/13/2025

The House passed a spending bill ending a 43-day federal government shutdown, now awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

US House passes spending bill, ending shutdown DW 11/13/2025

November 13, 2025 US Democratic and Republican lawmakers have put an end to a spending impasse after 43 days of federal government shutdown. Democrat and Republican lawmakers fiercely debated the shutdown in Congress [FILE: November 6, 2025]Image: Eric Lee/Getty Images/AFP
US politics
#stimulus-checks
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump says GOP would never lose an election again if filibuster is eliminated

Trump floated axing the filibuster last week as Congress is locked in a stalemate over reopening the government. The shutdown became the nation's longest-ever earlier this week, and there is no indication it will end soon. What they're saying: "If the Democrats are going to do it, I'm saying Republicans should do it before they get a chance," Trump said Friday during a bilateral lunch with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. "I think only a foolish person would be against
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Mike Johnson: I Am Tuning Out the News Cycle to Focus on Self-Care

The House leader is deliberately disengaging from news and shutting down the House to prioritize personal mental health over official responsibilities.
#snap
US politics
fromAxios
5 months ago

Trump, Democrats leave meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown

Negotiations over a seven-week funding extension remain stalled as Democrats demand health-care concessions and Republicans insist on a clean continuing resolution.
US politics
fromAxios
6 months ago

House Democrats fume about vote to honor Charlie Kirk: "We're being totally set up"

House Republicans advanced a GOP-led resolution praising Charlie Kirk and condemning political extremism, prompting Democratic objections over politicization, partisan optics, and internal concerns.
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago

US politicians ponder Wimwig cyber intel sharing law | Computer Weekly

"Stakeholders from across industry sectors have endorsed this legislation because it preserves the essential privacy and liability protections in the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, clarifies the law's language to better address the evolving threat landscape, and ensures private-sector insight is properly captured," said representative Andrew Garbarino, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Information security
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Trump faces new Epstein headache as Congress returns from recess

Congress will press the Trump administration for transparency on Jeff Epstein’s death and investigative files, seeking House votes and meetings with victims and investigators.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Trump Says He's Changing the Name of the Department of Defense: We're Just Gonna Do It'

We call it the Department of Defense, but between us, I think we're gonna change the name, Trump said. I think we're gonna have some information on that maybe soon, because I think, you know, Department of Defense, we won the World War I, World War II. It was called the Department of War. And to me, that's really what it is. Defense is a part of that. But I have a feeling we're gonna be changing.
US politics
#redistricting
#california
US politics
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

The fight over science funding: Congress vs. the OMB

Current government views science as an ideological enemy, reducing funding and support for research and education.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Why congressional stock-trade ban efforts are about to heat up

A significant push for congressional stock trading bans is underway, with key lawmakers demanding action this fall.
fromAxios
7 months ago

Republican populists plan to bypass Mike Johnson on Epstein files, stock trading

A discharge petition allows the House rank-and-file to force a vote on any legislation with support from at least 218 members, a majority of the chamber.
US politics
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Protesters confront federal officers as Trump tightens grip on DC policing

Tensions escalated in Washington DC as protesters clashed with federal law enforcement during a controversial police department takeover by Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Pelosi? The MAGA Firebrand Is Up 142% on a Stock She Bought in April

Marjorie Taylor Greene made profitable stock trades, including Palantir, coinciding with major contracts and has defended her financial activities.
#immigration
Social justice
fromFortune
7 months ago

The Social Security tsunami: Payments could be cut by 23%, doubling the poverty rate for America's seniors

Social Security's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund will deplete by 2033, potentially reducing benefits for recipients.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

California EV drivers could lose their carpool lane privileges in September

California's Clean Air Vehicle Decal program may end on September 30 without Congressional extension.
California
fromwww.kqed.org
7 months ago

Thousands of Californians Could Lose Rental Assistance Amid Federal Housing Cuts | KQED

Proposed rental assistance cap could risk the housing stability of tens of thousands in California, including vulnerable populations.
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Federal judge rules cuts to humanities grants were 'unlawful'

Judge Michael H. Simon stated that the withholding of funds from humanities councils is likely unconstitutional, affirming Congress' exclusive power over federal funding.
Public health
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Congress Just Deleted Habeas Corpus From The Constitution On Its Website - Above the Law

Section 9 includes eight different clauses, but likely the most relevant to the Republican leadership is the right of habeas corpus. "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it," reads the Constitution.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
7 months ago

How Trump Could Rig the 2026 Midterms

Trump's strategies are centered on maintaining a Republican trifecta until the end of his term, focusing on both Congress and the implications for 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
7 months ago

Congressional USF Working Group Asks for Reform Ideas

I'm committed to working toward a long-term solution for the Universal Service Fund and the communications services it supports. With our comment portal now open, I look forward to reviewing feedback with the goal of closing the digital divide for unserved and underserved communities across America.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Republican Town Hall ERUPTS After Audience Asks, Why Are You Covering Up the Epstein Files?'

Rep. Mike Flood supports the release of Epstein files to protect victims and holds the House accountable for delays in action.
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