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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez push bill to impose AI data center moratorium

Two high-profile progressive lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday that would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don't harm the environment.

Lawmakers press for answers on Iran endgame as more U.S. troops deploy to Mideast

Senators left a classified briefing Wednesday seeking more information about the U.S. war against Iran and the rationale behind the Trump administration's decision to deploy soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Immediate Response Force to the Middle East.

Sherrill signs New Jersey law limiting face coverings for law enforcement, including ICE agents

Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation Wednesday limiting face coverings worn by law enforcement, including federal ICE agents, making New Jersey the second state this year to enact such a law.

Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million, AP source says

The Justice Department has settled for roughly $1.2 million a lawsuit with Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who pleaded guilty during the Republican's first term to lying about phone conversations with a top Russian diplomat but was later pardoned.

Are tampon dispensers being put in Maryland men’s rooms? A look inside HB 941

Maryland lawmakers are debating a bill that would require menstrual hygiene products to be stocked in all public restrooms inside state-owned or state-operated buildings, including men's bathrooms.

Warning signs flash red for Republicans as Iran war drives up gas prices and Florida district flips

Political warning signs that have privately worried some Republicans for months are starting to flash red ahead of November's midterm elections, as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high, travelers face unprecedented airport security wait times and Americans remain concerned about steep costs of living.

Hollywood wants to conscript everyone as their copyright police

A Virginia jury in 2019 smacked Cox Communications, the cable giant, with a $1 billion penalty for allowing its customers to use its networks to pirate music. The plaintiffs, Sony and other major record labels, said Cox should have cracked down on the IP addresses associated with Sony’s piracy. The Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously […]

A pro-growth proposal to strengthen Social Security

While it’s seemingly impossible for lawmakers from across the aisle to agree on Social Security reform, Sen. Rick Scott’s (R-FL) Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026 offers a rare opportunity for common ground.  My analysis shows that by eliminating Social Security’s retirement earnings test, the proposal would boost economic output, expand the workforce, […]

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams GOP after spate of special election losses

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Wednesday slammed Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mark Levin, Laura Loomer and other Republicans for what she called "leading Republicans into the slaughter before the midterms." "I never changed. Trump and the GOP betrayed their voters and took in the trash we threw out of the party. Loomer, Levin,...

DOJ settles with Michael Flynn over Russia probe after wrongful prosecution claim: ‘Historic injustice’

The DOJ settled with former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn for a reported $1.2 million, calling it a step to redress what it described as a "historic injustice."

US moves airborne troops, Marines as Iran rejects ceasefire, raising ground war potential

The U.S. deployed the 82nd Airborne and thousands of Marines, sailors to the Middle East as experts say limited Iran operations could target the Strait of Hormuz.

House Budget chairman reveals how Republicans will pay for the Iran campaign

House Republicans will push a second budget reconciliation bill to fund Trump's Iran campaign and cut fraud in social services, House Budget Committee Chair Arrington said.

California Dems unleashed pressure campaign against USC prior to debate cancellation

Top California Democrats pressed USC after its debate criteria produced an all-White lineup and left minority Democrats offstage, helping trigger the debate's cancellation, a GOP candidate claims.

Chicago Mayor Johnson unveils ‘Abolish ICE’ snowplow days after student allegedly murdered by illegal migrant

Mayor Brandon Johnson proceeded with the “Abolish ICE" snowplow unveiling despite the recent murder of a Loyola student, allegedly by a Venezuelan migrant.

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