United States Senate
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- employed by Mitch McConnell 95%
- employed by Rand Paul 95%
- employed by John Thune 95%
- employed by Erica Schwartz 95%
- employed by Lindsey Graham 90%
- employed by Republican Party 90%
- instance of Us Congress 90%
- employed by Bill Cassidy 90%
- employed by Chuck Schumer 90%
- employed by Richard Blumenthal 90%
- employed by Ron Johnson 90%
- employed by Ted Cruz 90%
- 2026-08-08 regulatory The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown. source
- 2026-08-05 regulatory The Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to vote on four internet bills. source
- 2026-07-13 hiring Darline Graham Nordone is recommended to fill the interim U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Lindsey Graham. source
- 2026-05-19 regulatory A housing bill in the Senate includes a provision that could ban build-to-rent properties, leading to controversy.
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US Senator Warns of Legislative Action on AI
A U.S. Senator has issued a strong warning regarding the need for immediate action on AI, indicating that legislative measures will be taken if appropriate steps are not implemented. This statement suggests a growing co…
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill, averting shutdown before elections
The U.S. Senate has passed a temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, extending funding through December 11th. This bipartisan measure, approved by a 90-6 vote, pushes the funding deadline past the upco…
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General amid controversy · 2 sources tracked
The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. This confirmation follows a contentious process, largely due to conc…
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Study: Em-dash frequency in US congressional press releases rises with LLM adoption
A recent study analyzed over 146,000 U.S. congressional press releases from 2021 to 2025 to detect stylistic traces of large language model (LLM) usage. Researchers observed a significant increase in the frequency of un…
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Former Prosecutors Urge Senate to Block Election Deniers from Judgeships
A group of former federal prosecutors has urged the United States Senate to halt the confirmation of individuals who have denied election results to federal judgeships. This call highlights concerns about the integrity …
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Mitch McConnell released from rehab, to continue recovery at home
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has been released from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery at home. The 84-year-old Republican lawmaker had been hospitalized since June 14 following a fall and underwent …
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Unrelated news items on CDC director confirmation and job boards
The cluster contains two unrelated items: one about the confirmation of Schwartz as CDC director despite a difficult Senate hearing, and another discussing the unreliability of job boards. Neither item pertains to AI.
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Senate Panel Votes to Hold Dr. Fauci in Contempt Over COVID-19 Questions
A Senate panel has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Rand Paul plans to refer the contempt resolution to the Department …
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US Senate advances Kids Online Safety Act out of committee
The United States Senate has advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) out of committee, following the House of Representatives' passage of its own version of the bill in June. This legislation aims to enhance protecti…
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Senate Confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC Director Amidst Political Concerns
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote. Schwartz, who has a background in medicine and law, becomes the 22nd leader o…
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US defense bill targets China with AI, Taiwan, and supply chain measures
US lawmakers are prioritizing competition with China in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2027. Both the House and Senate versions of the bill include measures addressing Taiwan, artificial inte…
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US Senate to vote on four internet bills amid privacy concerns
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is set to vote on four internet-related bills, including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), the SCREEN Act, the Youth AI Privacy Act, and the CHATBOT Act. Critics argue these bills are…
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Senate urged to reject Kids Online Safety Act over privacy risks · 2 sources tracked
The U.S. Senate is considering the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which critics argue would significantly increase age verification measures and compromise user privacy. Alongside other proposed legislation like the SCR…
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Senate resolution seeks to delay Trump administration's expanded federal funding control rule
A Senate resolution aims to delay a new White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule that would grant President Donald Trump greater control over federal funding. The proposed Continuing Resolution would postp…
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Jay Clayton confirmed as US spy chief amid election denial controversy
Jay Clayton has been sworn in as the US Director of National Intelligence following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing. Democrats expressed concerns over his refusal to acknowledge Donald Trump's 2020 election lo…
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US Senators Urge Apple to Avoid Chinese Memory Chips
Apple is facing pressure from a bipartisan group of US senators who are urging the company to commit to not using memory chips from Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC. Senators, including Chuck Schumer, have set a deadline…
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Senate Committee Advances Keith Sonderling's Labor Nomination
A U.S. Senate committee has advanced the nomination of Keith Sonderling to lead the Department of Labor. Sonderling was previously nominated by President Donald Trump for the position. The vote occurred on Thursday.
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Senate panel advances CDC and HHS nominees amid vaccine policy concerns
The Senate health committee has approved the nominations of Erica Schwartz for CDC director and Sean Kaufman for assistant secretary for preparedness and response. Schwartz's nomination passed with a 12-10 vote, while K…
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Senate unanimously opposes any pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The United States Senate has passed a non-binding resolution opposing any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The resolution, introduced by Senator Jack…
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Fauci's diary entries fuel COVID-19 origin debate with Rand Paul
Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing renewed scrutiny from Senator Rand Paul regarding the origins of COVID-19. Paul has released excerpts from Fauci's private diary, suggesting a discrepancy between Fauci's private thoughts and…