Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate whether European governments are improperly influencing U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. In a letter dated Nov. 21, Cruz expressed concern that European nations, particularly through their regulatory frameworks and organizations like the UK-based Centre for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (GovAI), are steering U.S. policies in ways that could harm American innovation.
The California Assembly has adopted a new rule reducing the number of bills each legislator can introduce from 50 to 35, a move aimed at streamlining the legislative process.
The Biden administration has halted new coal mining in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, a region that produces approximately 40% of the nation’s coal. The decision, made through an amendment to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Resource Management Plan, prohibits new federal coal leases until 2041, citing the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the administration’s climate change agenda.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to reallocate billions in unspent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds toward infrastructure projects, aiming to undo Biden administration climate policies. Transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump will rescind unspent IRA funds, calling the legislation a “Green New Scam.”
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced a resolution condemning the "death threats" received by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) following her introduction of a bill aimed at protecting women’s rights by restricting access to women’s restrooms in the U.S. Capitol to biological females.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid shared a list of "achievements" for women over the last three years as a means of recognizing the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), known for her outspoken criticism of lobbyist influence in politics, has repeatedly claimed she does not accept donations from lobbyists....
Vice President-elect JD Vance is playing a pivotal role in preparing the incoming Trump administration for success, focusing on staffing key positions to advance...