United States House of Representatives
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- 2026-07-13 regulatory The US House of Representatives passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent. source
- 2026-06-30 regulatory The U.S. House of Representatives passed the KIDS Act (H.R. 7757), a significant internet regulation bill. source
- 2026-06-03 regulatory The US House of Representatives voted to curb President Trump's war powers in Iran. source
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US Representative Ro Khanna's detainment highlights geopolitical risks for US lawmakers
The reported detainment of US Representative Ro Khanna by armed settlers in the West Bank, with alleged military complicity, underscores the volatile geopolitical environment and potential risks faced by US lawmakers engaging in foreign policy oversight. This incident, involving a member of the House, points to the complex and sometimes dangerous situations that can arise during international diplomatic engagements.
US House prioritizes non-economic legislation amidst digital asset regulatory uncertainty
The US House of Representatives has passed two significant bills: one to make daylight saving time permanent and another, the Sunshine Protection Act. This focus on social and temporal adjustments, while the Senate delays the CLARITY Act, suggests a current legislative priority in the House that diverges from immediate digital asset regulation, leaving a gap in addressing enterprise risk management concerns in that sector.
House passage of Sunshine Protection Act may spur Senate action on other non-economic bills
The House's successful passage of the Sunshine Protection Act, despite potential public confusion about timekeeping, could embolden them to pass other non-economic or socially-focused legislation. This might include further action on issues like daylight saving time or other measures that garner public attention but have less direct economic impact, potentially diverting legislative bandwidth.
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US House to hold AI safety hearing before Trump-Xi meeting
A hearing concerning a proposed AI safety agreement between the United States and China is slated for September 23. This discussion is set to occur just before a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The hearing …
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US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe
The U.S. House of Representatives has held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress. This action stems from his defiance of subpoenas related to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight …
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US Congress targets China and India with Russia energy sanctions bill
The US Congress has passed a bill aimed at increasing sanctions against Russia by targeting its primary energy purchasers, China and India. This legislation, known as the "Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act …
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US House Speaker cancels votes, avoids AI regulation debate before midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled scheduled votes, sending lawmakers home early before the midterm recess. This decision avoids a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and comes amidst a push for AI re…
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US House bill targets tech firms' data center energy costs
A proposed bill in the US House of Representatives aims to prevent large technology companies from shifting the increased energy costs associated with their data centers onto local communities. The legislation seeks to …
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US Congress advances bill to boost open-source AI leadership over China
The US Congress is advancing a new bill, the Open-Source AI Leadership Act (H.R. 10152), aimed at bolstering American dominance in the open-source AI sector. This legislation directs the Department of Commerce to identi…
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Democrats hush climate change amid voter concerns over economy and Trump
Democrats are increasingly downplaying climate change as a political issue, a phenomenon researchers are calling 'climate hushing.' While scientific evidence points to record-breaking global temperatures, the urgency of…
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Pennsylvania Democrat targets AI data centers in congressional campaign ad
Democratic congressional candidate Paige Cognetti is running a campaign ad in Pennsylvania that criticizes the proliferation of AI data centers in her district. She argues that these facilities, often supported by tax b…
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US House passes bill to ban military use of Chinese humanoid robots
The US House of Representatives has passed a defense bill that includes provisions to ban the military from using Chinese-made humanoid robots. This move is part of a broader effort to restrict Chinese technology due to…
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Proposal to Abolish Time Zones for UTC Gains Traction
A proposal suggests abolishing traditional time zones in favor of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to standardize global timekeeping. This shift, championed by economist Steve H. Hanke, aims to simplify scheduling, enha…
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US government lifts TikTok ban on federal devices
The US Department of Justice has lifted the ban on TikTok for federal government devices, stating that the current version of the app, operated by the TikTok US Data Security Joint Venture, no longer poses the national …
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US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. This legislative move has highlighted a significant gap in public understanding of sc…
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US Senate delays CLARITY Act, creating compliance issues for digital assets
The CLARITY Act, intended to define regulatory jurisdiction over digital assets between the SEC and CFTC, faces significant delays in the Senate, creating compliance challenges for businesses. While two other digital as…
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US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent · 4 sources tracked
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration. Proponents argue this change will provide more daylight dur…
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US Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies at 71
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican known for his hawkish foreign policy stance and close alliance with Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71. His office announced his passing on Sunday, stating he succu…
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US Rep. Ro Khanna detained by armed settlers in West Bank
US Representative Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers armed with M4 rifles during a visit to the West Bank. Khanna stated that the settlers surrounded his group's vehicle after they visited a Palestini…
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Progressive Melat Kiros Ousts Incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado Primary
Melat Kiros has defeated U.S. Representative Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District Democratic primary. Kiros, a progressive challenger, secured the nomination despite DeGette's incumbency and financial …
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US House passes KIDS Act, sparking privacy and AI regulation concerns
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the KIDS Act (H.R. 7757), a significant piece of internet regulation legislation. The bill includes provisions for age verification, AI chatbot regulations, and enhanced pare…
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Trump nominates Jay Clayton as DNI, replacing controversial Pulte
Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence, replacing the controversial acting DNI, Bill Pulte. Clayton previously served as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commi…
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AI Now Fellow Warns House Panel on Gig Nursing Platform Risks
Dr. Katie J. Wells, a Senior Fellow at the AI Now Institute, testified before a U.S. House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Her testimony focused on how gig nursing platforms are influencing policymakers, potentia…