Jeff Merkley
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Democrats demand White House action on staff prediction market betting
Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley are urging the White House to implement stronger safeguards against employees using nonpublic government information for prediction market bets. This action follows …
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Senate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill amid key concerns
The Senate has advanced a bipartisan permitting bill aimed at streamlining energy project development across the United States. While the initial vote showed broad support, significant hurdles remain, with key senators …
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US lawmakers propose green card bill for Hong Kong residents amid doubts
US lawmakers have introduced the Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act, aiming to provide a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship for Hong Kong residents currently in the United States under the Deferred Enforced D…
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Lawmakers propose bills to curb Flock camera access following 404 Media reports
Lawmakers are introducing multiple pieces of legislation aimed at curbing federal agencies' access to Flock cameras, citing reporting from 404 Media as a key reason for the proposed laws. The "Ban Flock Act," introduced…
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US Lawmakers Introduce Ban Flock Act to Halt AI Surveillance Cameras
Senators Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced the Ban Flock Act, a legislative proposal aimed at curbing AI-powered surveillance. The act specifically targets the use…
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US Mint to release $1 coin with Trump's face for 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint is producing a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump's face, intended to commemorate America's 250th birthday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the coin, which will have a gold finish and is set for rel…
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Trump's student loan caps face pushback for nursing degrees
New legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed by President Donald Trump, introduces caps on federal student loan borrowing starting July 1. Graduate degrees will be limited to $100,000 and professional…
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Oregon voters reject gas tax hike, Republicans win key primaries
Oregon Democrats faced a significant setback as voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed gas tax increase. The ballot measure, intended to fund road repairs and address transportation budget shortfalls, was defeated by…
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Congress scrambles to regulate prediction markets amid insider trading fears
Congress is moving to regulate online prediction markets due to concerns over insider trading and the use of non-public information. Several bills have been introduced, including one that would prohibit the use of campa…
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Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense may cost $1.2 trillion
A new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis estimates that Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system could cost up to $1.2 trillion over 20 years. This figure is significantly higher than the $17…
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Senate Democrats target GOP over $1B Trump ballroom security funding
Senate Democrats are aiming to force Republicans to vote on a $1 billion allocation for security upgrades related to President Trump's new White House ballroom. This funding, tucked into a Republican reconciliation bill…