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Beatty discusses Kennedy Center with Trump amid board meeting disagreement

Rep. Joyce Beatty discussed the Kennedy Center with President Trump amid disagreements about its closure during a board meeting.

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NSW One Nation leader clarifies comments; Labor minister defends sports club funding

The leader of One Nation in New South Wales clarified their anti-abortion comments while Health Minister Mark Butler defended a $5 million funding request for a sports precinct amid scrutiny.

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New laws change Queenslanders' rights to oppose mining projects

Queensland's new legislation limits residents' ability to challenge mining projects in court.

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Lawmakers consider new AI regulations amid bipartisan efforts

Lawmakers are working together to create regulations for artificial intelligence systems.

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Lawmakers collaborate on regulating AI as recess approaches

Congress is making bipartisan efforts to regulate AI systems before a recess.

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Lawmakers pursue bipartisan AI regulation efforts on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers are collaborating to create regulations for artificial intelligence to ensure safety and oversight.

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Bipartisan efforts emerge in Congress to regulate AI

Lawmakers from both parties are working together to create legislation to regulate artificial intelligence.

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Lawmakers pursue bipartisan efforts to regulate AI

Lawmakers are collaborating to create a bipartisan regulatory framework for artificial intelligence.

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Congress shows bipartisan interest in AI regulation

Lawmakers are collaborating on bipartisan efforts to regulate artificial intelligence amid rising concerns over its risks.

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Lawmakers Seek Bipartisan Solutions for AI Regulation

Lawmakers are collaborating to create a federal program for assessing and regulating AI systems.

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Rep. Chuck Edwards files complaint against House Ethics Committee members

Rep. Chuck Edwards filed a complaint against House Ethics Committee members, alleging mishandling of his investigation following his censure for sexual harassment and a hostile workplace.

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Rep. Chuck Edwards submits complaint against House Ethics Committee leaders

Rep. Chuck Edwards filed a complaint against House Ethics Committee leaders, alleging procedural violations during their investigation of him after he was censured for sexual harassment.

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Rogers will not participate in Michigan Senate debate

Mike Rogers will skip the upcoming debate with Abdul El-Sayed due to concerns about perceived media bias.

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Fetterman attended retreat with Fox News executives in Montana

Senator John Fetterman attended a retreat with Fox News executives in Montana.

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Senate Democrats block cryptocurrency regulations, call for investment limits

Senate Democrats blocked a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies due to concerns about government ethics.

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Centrist Democrats support Republicans in advancing legislation

Two centrist Democratic lawmakers voted with Republicans to advance several bills, indicating ongoing challenges in party cohesion.

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Rep. Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth on House floor

Rep. Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth for allegedly misusing military authority in the conflict with Iran.

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House Republicans Consider Vote on Epstein Files Transparency Bill

Representative Thomas Massie is close to forcing a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II by seeking support from Republican colleagues.

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House Republicans consider new vote on Epstein files amid growing support

House Republicans are nearing a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, with growing support among GOP members.

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House GOP Faces Renewed Push on Epstein Files Legislation

Rep. Thomas Massie is close to gathering enough Republican support to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, which could affect transparency regarding sensitive information from the Department of Justice.

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Senators propose resolution for U.S. support of Russian pro-democracy movement

Senators propose a resolution to enhance U.S. support for the pro-democracy movement in Russia.

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Democrats Discuss Candidates and Issues Ahead of Midterm Elections

Political reporters will host conversations about Democratic candidates and key issues ahead of the midterm elections, inviting reader questions for a live event.

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House committee recommends contempt of Congress for Leon Black over subpoenas

The House oversight committee has recommended holding Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

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Investigation Launched Into Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding Funding Sources

An investigation has been launched into the funding sources of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, focusing on contributions from a Russian oligarch.

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Trump states Kennedy Center renovation depends on court ruling regarding naming plan

President Trump announced that renovations to the Kennedy Center are contingent on a court ruling regarding its naming plan.

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Blumenthal questions FBI Director Patel on Iran specialists' firings before U.S. attack

Senator Richard Blumenthal questioned FBI Director Kash Patel about the firing of agents monitoring Iranian threats before a U.S. military attack.

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House Advances Bill on Russia Sanctions and Tariff Authorities

The House advanced legislation granting the President tariff authority on countries purchasing Russian energy and extending sanctions on Iran.

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Bessent answers questions on AI and bond market in House hearing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified about AI and bond market concerns before the House Financial Services Committee.

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Steve Bannon discusses the need for bipartisan cooperation on artificial intelligence issues

Steve Bannon discussed the need for bipartisan cooperation on artificial intelligence issues, emphasizing that AI challenges transcend political divides.

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Congressional Black Caucus promotes voter turnout among diverse communities

The Congressional Black Caucus has launched a campaign to increase voter turnout among Black, rural, and young voters during the midterm elections.