Elon Musk recommends “referee” for AI engagement. An artificial intelligence forum was held on Wednesday for more than 60 senators. The meeting involved discussions of the risks and…
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President Submits New Nominee for FAA Administrator
Michael Whitaker previously served in the FAA. President Joe Biden has announced his latest nominee for administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), picking former FAA deputy administrator…
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Senate Confirms New Federal Reserve Positions
The president commends the approval of the vice chair and new governor. The Senate confirmed Philip Jefferson and Lisa Cook to positions in the Federal Reserve. Jefferson, a…
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Senate Majority Leader to Host AI Forum
A number of tech company leaders are confirmed attendees. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York will be holding the first artificial intelligence (AI) insight forum on…
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U.S. Senate Confirms Anna Gomez to FCC
The seat has been open for three years. The Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission this week. The previous nominee for the FCC seat, Gigi…
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National Debt Interest Could be Highest U.S. Expense
Entitlements and defense spending could be eclipsed with debt’s interest. The U.S. Treasury Department released data that shows government spending increased the national debt to $31.38 trillion in…
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Senate Drafting Stopgap Spending Bill Ahead of House
Senators work to extend the deadline for the annual funding bill. Congress returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after the month-long summer August recess. The Senate is working…
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House Speaker Proposes Stopgap Continuing Resolution
The short-term government funding measure would avert a shutdown. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy of California is suggesting a short-term measure in Congress to avoid a government…
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Bipartisan Effort Made to Ban Stock Trading in Congress
The sensitive information federal legislators have access to creates a conflict of interest. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Josh Hawley of Missouri have co-authored a bill…
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Senate Bill Would Expand Health Savings Accounts
The measure would increase the maximum contribution levels. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, along with co-sponsors Senators Mike Braun of Indiana and James Risch of Idaho, introduced legislation…
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