Senators respond to technological advances and limitations of AI. This week the full Senate received a classified briefing by intelligence and defense officials, including Director of National Intelligence…
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Senate Bill Seeks to Keep U.S. in NATO
Unilateral presidential withdrawal would be prohibited. A bipartisan group of senators has revived legislation proposing measures to prevent U.S. presidents from withdrawing from NATO without Senate approval. Senators…
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House Passes Defense Spending Bill
A number of amendments to the funding legislation were also passed. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion measure…
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Senate Committee to Vote on FCC Nominee
The position’s confirmation process has been delayed since 2021. The Senate Commerce Committee is set to vote on President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
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Senate Committee Okays Higher Defense Funding than House
Negotiations between congressional chambers are ahead. The Senate Appropriations Committee narrowly voted to set 2024 defense funding at a higher number than that proposed by the House. The funding…
Read MoreBill Proposed in Senate to Hold Companies Liable for AI
AI technology would be an exception to Section 230 internet protections. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri and Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut recently introduced legislation that would hold…
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Senate Committee Hearing Scheduled for Fed Board Nominee
The committee will review the president’s proposed vice chair, Philip Jefferson. The Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown of Ohio announced a hearing for President Joe Biden’s nominee…
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Senate Plan Would Cut College Costs
A series of bills would also address student debt. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Steve Daines of Montana, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Tim Scott…
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Federal Railroad Administration Set to Assess Major Rail Lines
Senate majority leader succeeds in pursuit of railroad reviews. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will begin conducting safety assessments for all Class I railroads. The assessments will be…
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Senate Confirms Energy Undersecretary
Energy secretary welcomes David Crane as under secretary for infrastructure. The U.S. Senate has confirmed David Crane as the Department of Energy’s (DOE) first Under Secretary for Infrastructure.…
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