He ruled that Congress is entitled to withhold federal funding. District Judge Lance Walker denied a legal filing by Maine Family Planning on Tuesday that requested a temporary…
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Senate Probes Meta AI Chatbot Policies for Children
Legislators were concerned after media outlets reported “romantic or sensual” conversations with children facilitated by AI chatbots. A number of senators reacted to news last week that revealed…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Revised Guidance for EV Charging Stations
The department stated the updates “will ensure charging stations are actually built, and federal funding is spent effectively and efficiently.“ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that these changes…
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Coast Guard Commissions and Deploys Newest Icebreaker to Arctic Region
$25 billion for polar fleet expansion passed in recent reconciliation bill. President Donald Trump formally commissioned a new icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard last week, the first…
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President Expects Congress to Extend Federal Control of D.C. Police Department
He says the majority is likely to “unanimously” approve long-term extensions. President Donald Trump announced that the White House will ask Congress to pass “long-term extensions” on federal…
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Circuit Court Determines only GAO Has Standing to Sue over Suspended Foreign Aid
The panel majority cites the Impoundment Control Act which requires notification of Congress on a proposed rescission or deferral of statutory expenditure obligations. A panel for the D.C.…
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Senate Calls August Recess without Completing Confirmations
President Trump accepts the recess despite outstanding nominees waiting to be confirmed. President Donald Trump agreed on Saturday to the Senate going on its August recess despite over…
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Senator Thune Considers Granting Trump Recess Appointment Powers
“Everything is on the table,” majority leader tells reporters Last week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune floated his support for the idea of letting President Donald Trump make…
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Simple Majority Rulings on Nominees Hit Roadblocks
“I just generally don’t go nuclear,” Senator Tillis said of the tactic to bypass stalled nominations. Senator Thom Tillis said he would not support a shift to a…
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Major Airlines Call of Congress to Reject Limitations on TSA Facial Recognition
Calls proposed requirements deleting biometric data a “step backward”. During the week, a group representing several major airline companies wrote a letter to the Senate urging them to…
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