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Congress wants to regulate AI, but it has a lot of catching up to do
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — For the past several weeks, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has met with at least 100 experts in AI to craft groundbreaking legislation to install safeguards. The… Read More

In Uvalde, he lost 11 students and was badly wounded. Now he looks for a path forward
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Updated July 10, 2022 at 8:01 AM ET UVALDE, Texas (NPR) — On a recent evening, family and friends are coming and going from the green apple-colored Uvalde home of… Read More

A year after the Capitol riot, work remains to prevent another attack
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) –– The Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol led to a transformation of security for the citadel of democracy and members of Congress. One year later,… Read More

Congress Approves $2.1 Billion Emergency Funding Bill For Capitol Police
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The U.S. Capitol Police are on the verge of running out of money next month so both the Senate and House approved a $2.1 billion spending measure… Read More

Congressional Leaders Near Deal On Roughly $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill
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Congressional leaders are finalizing legislation that would include a fresh round of smaller stimulus checks. The proposal abandons more controversial issues.

Senate Democrats Block GOP Police Reform Bill
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Democrats wanted Republicans to agree to bipartisan talks before beginning debate on the GOP police reform bill. GOP leaders argued Democrats should have allowed debate to try to amend the bill.

GOP Senator ‘Disturbed’ By McConnell Coordinating With Trump Staff On Impeachment
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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a potential Republican swing vote, criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for working closely with the White House ahead of a Senate trial.

Trump Faces Deadline As Judiciary Panel Schedules Impeachment Hearing
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The House Judiciary Committee is taking the baton from the Intelligence Committee for a new phase in the impeachment inquiry. The White House now must decide whether to participate.

Trump Administration Diverts $3.6 Billion From Military Projects To Border Wall
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper began notifying lawmakers which projects will be canceled in their districts. “It is a slap in the face to the members of the Armed Forces,” Sen. Chuck Schumer said.

Senate Passes 2-Year Budget Deal And Sends It To Trump
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The compromise was negotiated between the administration and Hill leaders and avoids a fiscal fight around the 2020 election. The deal suspends the debt limit for 2 years, heading off a default.

Tanks, Flyovers And Heightened Security: Trump’s 4th Of July Ups Taxpayer Cost
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Lawmakers are still waiting to hear the price tag on this year’s event. Thursday’s celebration is expected to feature military hardware and a speech by President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.