Richard Blumenthal
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DOGE's claimed government savings questioned by federal auditors
Federal auditors have found that some savings claimed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are inaccurate or lack evidence. A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that many …
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US Congress nears federal AI framework amid preemption debate · 1 source tracked
Congress is nearing the establishment of a federal framework for artificial intelligence, with bipartisan legislative proposals like the FRONTIER Act and the AI Risk Evaluation Act being introduced. The Trump administra…
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Senate advances Russia and Iran sanctions bill with strong bipartisan support
The United States Senate has advanced a bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, with 86 senators voting in favor. This legislation, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, includes provisions for 1…
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Character.AI users seek older versions amid new restrictions
Character.AI is facing user demand for older versions of its application following stricter content moderation policies implemented in late 2025. Users are searching for versions like 1.14 and 1.13.1 that allowed for lo…
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Senate to vote on Russia sanctions package with Iran additions
The United States Senate is preparing to vote on a sanctions package targeting Russia, with a potential vote scheduled for next week. This legislation, which has broad bipartisan support, also includes provisions for sa…
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ICE officer in fatal Maine shooting had history of mental health crises, Congress learns
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine had a documented history of mental health issues and violent behavior, according to a report disclosed to Congress. This revelat…
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Senate rallies around Russia sanctions bill to honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The United States Senate is considering a revised Russia sanctions package to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Senators from both parties are rallying behind the bill, which has 85 cosponsors, as a tribute to Grah…
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House passes KIDS Act for online child safety, faces Senate hurdles
The House of Representatives has passed the KIDS Act, a package of online safety measures for children, by a 267-117 vote. However, key senators have expressed doubts about the bill's advancement in its current form, pa…
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Zohran Mamdani's primary wins expose deep Democratic Party divide
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a significant political force within the Democratic Party following a series of primary victories. Mamdani successfully backed a slate of congressional and state legisla…
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Section 230 may not shield AI companies from liability, expert argues
Legal scholar Gary Marcus argues that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act may not shield AI companies from liability for harms caused by their products. He references a recent German ruling that held a company…
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Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8; US issues new AI executive order
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.8, an incremental but notable improvement over its predecessor, which the author now uses as their daily driver. The US government has reissued an executive order concerning AI, whic…
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Prediction markets use memes to hook young users, drawing addiction concerns
Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are employing meme-based marketing strategies to attract younger users, including Gen Z. These platforms allow users to bet on real-world or speculative events, but…
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Iran allegedly funneled billions via Binance to fund military
Iran has reportedly used Binance to funnel billions of dollars to fund its military, despite the cryptocurrency exchange's prior guilty plea for violating sanctions. An individual identified as an "antisanction operator…
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US Congress considers GUARD Act to restrict minors' AI chatbot access, raising privacy concerns
A proposed bill in Congress, the GUARD Act, aims to prevent minors from accessing AI chatbots. Critics argue that enforcing such a ban would necessitate extensive data collection on users' ages and identities, effective…