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fromAxios
9 hours ago

Scoop: Collins plans to grill six Cabinet officials on Trump's budget

Bipartisan appropriations talks are being encouraged as an alternative to reconciliation for funding government agencies.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may have helped create a constitutional crisis - LGBTQ Nation

Elon Musk's team gained unauthorized access to the federal payment system, threatening USAID operations and raising concerns about national security and economic stability.
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fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to his campaign suspension and calls for resignation from Congress amid due process concerns.
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fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Disappear and Resign': Karl Rove Expresses Relief His Friend' Is Leaving Congress After Egregious' Behavior

Karl Rove expressed relief over the resignations of Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell due to serious misconduct allegations.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

How Alito Became the Angry Man of the Supreme Court

Samuel Alito's recent comments indicate a shift towards expressing personal preferences in judicial decisions amidst a polarized Supreme Court environment.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Conservative Legal Star John Yoo Suggests Supreme Court Losing Streak May Have Cost Pam Bondi Her Job

Trump's Supreme Court losses may have influenced his decision to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general.
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Top Senate Republican Asked If He's Comfortable' With Trump's Threats Against Civilian Targets

Thune stated, 'I think you gotta again look at what the president is doing, and right now he's trying to open up the Strait of Hormuz which I think we are all supportive of.'
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fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
#supreme-court
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Idaho Senate Republicans rush toward passing transgender bathroom criminalization bill

Idaho Senate is advancing a bill criminalizing transgender individuals for using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
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fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Republican Sen. Rick Scott sues Booz Allen Hamilton over leaked tax returns

Charles Littlejohn was sentenced to five years for leaking tax information linked to high-profile individuals.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Get Rid of All of Them!' Fox Host Backs Plan to Expel Dirty' Lawmakers From Congress Including Complete Disgrace' Republican

Lawrence Jones supports expelling corrupt lawmakers from Congress, including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzalez.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Slams Supreme Court Justices He Appointed: They Sicken Me'

Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court for overturning his tariff policies, specifically targeting the justices he appointed.
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fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

What Trump Wants in His Next Attorney General

The next attorney general for Trump must show unwavering loyalty, but this requirement leads to inevitable failure.
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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

NRSC Official Gets in Profane Phone Spat With GOP Senator Furious' Over Bitter Primary: Report

Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a challenging primary battle amid tensions with Trump and the GOP establishment after voting for his impeachment.
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fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Rand Paul is facing an ICE funding dilemma

Paul is a libertarian-leaning Republican who opposes Trump's expansion of federal power and is critical of ICE funding.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
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fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Why One 'Big Beautiful Bill' Wasn't Enough for Republicans

Congressional Republicans are pursuing a second budget reconciliation bill, reflecting both confidence and pessimism about the upcoming midterms.
#congress
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
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frompatentlyo.com
1 month ago

Judge Newman Asks the Supreme Court to Intervene: Framing Judicial Independence as a Constitutional Imperative

Judge Pauline Newman, barred from judicial duties since 2023 without impeachment or disability finding, petitioned the Supreme Court to challenge the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act's bar on reviewing judicial council orders.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal

The Supreme Court has allowed the Justice Department to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress case, following his four-month prison sentence.
Law
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: "The Emperor Has No Clothes"

Representative Raskin told federal judges that threats against them stem from public misunderstanding of judicial roles, urging the judiciary to clarify that judges interpret law rather than implement political preferences.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

The purging of women from Trump's administration reflects a broader erosion of women's equality in the U.S.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Jason Chaffetz Slams 'Terrible' Markwayne Mullin Hearing

Chaffetz vented that it was an embarrassment for both the Democrats and Republicans, stating, 'They didn't ask him hard questions. It's not this good old boys club!'
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson Blames Senate for Ongoing DHS Shutdown: They Need to Do Their Job and Help Us'

Speaker Mike Johnson blames the Senate for the DHS shutdown, impacting TSA agents and causing long security lines at airports.
SF politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

"Tell me to my face": Paul a "no" on Mullin after heated hearing

Senator Paul and nominee Mullin clash over past remarks and character, with Paul questioning Mullin's anger management and Mullin defending his criticism of Paul's legislative approach.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

GOP Rep Declares Senate Republicans Failed the American People' After Not Fully Funding DHS

Rep. Mark Harris criticizes Senate Republicans for failing to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, particularly ICE and Border Patrol.
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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Scoop: Johnson, conservatives head to White House for FISA briefing

GOP leaders and Trump push for 18-month FISA reauthorization amid conservative demands for warrant requirements.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How President Trump has challenged a constitutional foundation

President Trump significantly expanded executive power and eroded democratic checks, pushing governance toward authoritarian practices while provoking widespread disapproval.
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fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Does John Thune Think His Job Is to Entertain the President's Bizarre Obsessions?

Senate Republicans face challenges in negotiating TSA funding due to political dynamics and the president's demands.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Trump Floats Cruz for Supreme Court

He's the only guy I know, he'll get 100 percent of the Democrat vote, 100 percent of the Republican vote. They want to get him out of there. He is such a pain in the a**, but he's so good and so talented.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Republican Senator Explains, I'm Married to a Married Woman'

Senate Republicans support the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, while opponents argue it could disenfranchise many citizens.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

What Could Go Wrong? An Election Denier Is About to Run Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, nominated for Secretary of Homeland Security, has a controversial record including election denial, extreme anti-abortion positions, and inappropriate conduct, raising concerns about his fitness for the role.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Republican Senator Claims ID Is Required To Have a Child'

Sen. McCormick falsely claimed ID is required to have a child in the U.S. while supporting the SAVE Act, which would require citizenship proof to vote, a requirement opponents say could disenfranchise millions of Americans lacking such documents.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Senators propose ban on US gov't officials doing prediction market trading

The legislation, if passed, would also curtail other members of the executive branch from profiting on the platforms, or face fines of at least $10,000 for each violation. The bill also states that violators will have to pay back profits made in trades.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

US senators press Intel over ties to firm with sanctioned units

Six bipartisan senators demand Intel explain its relationship with blacklisted semiconductor equipment maker ACM Research due to national security concerns involving Chinese military-connected companies.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The Trump administration believes that it has the right to decide what the rule of law is | amNewYork

A federal judge invalidated the Trump administration's policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to third countries rather than their home countries, ruling it violates U.S. law protecting against torture and persecution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marco Rubio orders US officials to stop commentary that could strain Iran talks

Giving rising tensions in the region, Chiefs of Mission and embassies at addressee posts must refrain from public statements, interviews, or social media activity that could in any way inflame regional audiences, prejudice sensitive political issues, or complicate US relationships, the cable said. Chiefs of Mission are expected to avoid all commentary on issues that could heighten tensions or create confusion about US policy.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

As Judicial Threats Spike, Mike Johnson Talks About 'Making An Example' Of Them - Above the Law

Mike Johnson's endorsement of impeaching federal judges fuels increased threats and normalizes reprisals that endanger judicial independence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Josh Hawley Rejects Paul's Call To Take It Easy In Hearing

Hawley's questioning of Ellison in the Senate Homeland Security Committee got off to a rough start with Ellison refusing to give a yes or no answer to the senator about whether he is Minnesota's attorney general. Things only spun out of control further as Hawley accused Ellison of having direct involvement in a group in the state committing $250 million in fraud. Ellison denied involvement and specifically reports that he took $10,000 in campaign donations from individuals tied to the Feeding Our Futures group.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Rand Paul Plays Alex Pretti Killing During Senate Hearing: Not Even a Hint' of Aggression On His Part'

Immigration enforcement officers used force against Minneapolis protesters that appears disproportionate, raising questions about de-escalation, training, and public trust.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Utah Republican Proposes Bill That Would Allow Gun Owners to Carry at NBA Games

Bill would require private venues receiving over $1 million public funding to allow concealed-carry permit holders to bring firearms, potentially applying to the Delta Center.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

GOP Senator Shoots Down Trump's Call for National Elections Takeover

Senator Tim Sheehy opposed federalizing elections, saying it would require a constitutional amendment and elections should remain under state control.
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fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Senators to revive reform effort for controversial spying law

The SAFE Act would amend Section 702 to require warrants for U.S. person queries and narrow which communications providers can be compelled to assist.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jim Risch Lashes Out at Protester Interrupting Rubio Hearing

Sen. Jim Risch removed a protester shouting 'Hands off Venezuela' during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Foreign Relations Committee testimony and imposed committee bans.
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fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Jack Smith Isn't Afraid of the House Judiciary Committee

Special Counsel Jack Smith charged President Trump after grand juries found evidence he willfully broke laws to overturn the 2020 election and mishandled classified documents.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

Republican lawmakers close ranks around Powell, who spent years building ties in Congress. 'He gets in there, pets the dog, shoots the breeze' | Fortune

Senate Republicans are rallying to defend Fed Chair Jerome Powell against administration pressure, subpoenas, and threats to preserve Federal Reserve independence.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Executive Branch Discovers Judicial Independence, Hates It - Above the Law

DOJ solicited prosecutors for examples of judges who ruled against the government to report to Congress for potential impeachment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

'Speaker Johnson, I Won't Forget This': Lindsey Graham Threatens Top Republican for Thwarting Lawsuit

The House, you took the Arctic Frost language of the Senate and took it all out. You could have called me about the $500,000. I would be glad to work with you. You jammed me, Speaker Johnson! I won't forget this.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

My Office Didn't Spy On Anyone': Jack Smith Spars With GOP Congressman In Tense Hearing

Rep. Darrell Issa accused special counsel Jack Smith of spying on Biden-aligned officials during the January 6 investigation; Smith denied spying or withholding records.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

GOP Chairman Cuts Republican Colleague Off in Tense ICE Hearing Clash

Rep. Michael McCaul criticized immigration policy, praised Tom Homan's targeted ICE operations, and questioned whether Minneapolis enforcement has de-escalated after two deaths.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Reagan Appointed Judge Accuses Rubio and Noem of an Unconstitutional Conspiracy' to Chill Speech

A federal judge found senior cabinet officials conspired to target and chill pro-Palestinian non-citizen activists on college campuses, violating First Amendment protections.
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fromThe Nation
2 months ago

An Open Letter to Congressional Republicans of Conscience

Republican defections to Democrats could block Trump's authoritarian moves and preserve democratic institutions despite electoral risk.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Trump Administration Learns To Its Dismay It 'Cannot Alter Substantive Rights' - Above the Law

A federal judge ruled ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because the statutory 90-day removal period expired long ago, so detention authority has lapsed.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz says, "Let's stop attacking pedophiles" during Congress speech - LGBTQ Nation

Sen. Ted Cruz urged bipartisanship and accidentally said, "Let's stop attacking pedophiles," during a congressional hearing about crime and federal responses.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Rand Paul Pumps the Brakes on Trump's Idea To Nationalize' Elections: That's Not What the Constitution Says'

On Monday, he again claimed that undocumented immigrants are voting for Democrats en masse, even though noncitizens are legally barred from casting ballots in federal elections. These people were brought to our country to vote, and they vote illegally, Trump said. And it's amazing the Republicans aren't tougher on it. The Republicans should say, We want to take over, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places.' Trump added, The Republicans oughta nationalize the voting.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Americans Should be Terrified': Senate Dem Sounds the Alarm On ICE Breaking Down Doors' Without Warrants

And we just got this new information overnight. The Associated Press was the first to report that ICE is changing its policy. And it is now allowing its agents to forcibly enter homes without a warrant, and I just want to be clear, based solely on a more narrow administrative warrant to arrest someone on a final order of removal. Do you think this sharp turn from ICE's policy and from normal policing tactics is a violation of the Constitution's Fourth Amendment?
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fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Once Again, Republicans Senators Prove They Lack the Spine to Stand up to Trump

Senate Republicans flipped votes to block a measure requiring congressional approval for further U.S. military action in Venezuela.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Idaho Republicans want the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate same-sex marriages - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho Republicans introduced a legislative measure requesting the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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fromAxios
1 month ago

"Patience was running thin": Some Republicans privately cheer SCOTUS rebuke of Trump

Supreme Court ruled Trump lacked authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs, easing GOP political risk while prompting calls for Congress to codify or replace them.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Republican governor asserts states' right to legislate AI

"It's one thing if ... we're fighting China and you're developing your model, but once you start selling sexualized chatbots to kids in my state, now I have a problem with that, and I'm going to get involved there, and the Supreme Court is going to back me up on that," Cox said.
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