Legislation - Page 2

August 6, 2026

Republican senators file amendment to stop college sports bill from overriding state women's sports laws

Republican senators filed an amendment to ensure the Protect College Sports Act cannot preempt state laws banning biological males from women's sports.

August 4, 2026

Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

The 11th Circuit ruled 8-5 that Hamburger Mary's failed to show it would likely succeed in its First Amendment challenge to Florida's drag show law.

August 2, 2026

AI kill switch bill could shut down rogue models

A bipartisan House bill would let DHS order AI companies to shut down dangerous models, with fines up to $20 million per day for noncompliance.

July 31, 2026

Late-term abortion takes front seat as blue state rushes to expand access before session ends

The bill would let physicians decide whether abortions after 24 weeks are appropriate, removing current legal limits tied to specific medical cases.

July 30, 2026

Capitol sex scandals spark push to ban House lawmakers from sleeping with staffers

Rep. Nancy Mace's legislation would ban House lawmakers from having sex with staffers or living with them amid scandals involving multiple members of Congress.

July 28, 2026

DEI hiring boost for one blue state's Muslim commission initiative flies in face of Trump's anti-woke push

Massachusetts lawmakers advance a bill to create a permanent Muslim commission as Trump moves to dismantle DEI programs across the federal government.

July 28, 2026

Flock surveillance spreads across the South as red-state lawmakers seek to ax '1984'-style tracking tools

West Virginia's Freedom Caucus seeks to ban Flock Safety cameras statewide, calling automated license plate readers a Fourth Amendment violation.

July 27, 2026

Oregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote

Oregon's IP28 ballot initiative fell roughly 13,000 voter signatures short, but the campaign to criminalize hunting and fishing isn't over yet.

July 24, 2026

Republicans target Trump's crypto empire with new plan, Dems say it falls short

Trump's income surged 250% to $2.2 billion largely from crypto ventures, but Senate Democrats say the Clarity Act's ethics provisions fall short.

July 24, 2026

Running out of time: SEC, Big Ten wait on 'Protect College Sports Act' revisions as August recess nears

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey warns that delays past August recess could doom the Protect College Sports Act as Congress shifts to other priorities.