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Federal government lagging behind on key AI requirements, watchdog finds

December 16, 2023

Federal government lagging behind on key AI requirements, watchdog finds

More than a dozen federal agencies are lacking in their implementation of guidelines related to artificial intelligence, a new Government Accountability Office report finds.

These 3 women leaders are showing us how to take on woke universities

December 16, 2023

These 3 women leaders are showing us how to take on woke universities

In recent weeks three Republican leaders have treated America to a master class in how to question a hostile witness. But wait there's more...

Law firm to cease on-campus recruiting at Harvard due to university president's congressional testimony

December 15, 2023

Law firm to cease on-campus recruiting at Harvard due to university president's congressional testimony

Law firm Edelson PC penned a letter saying it will not participate in campus events to recruit Harvard law students due to the university's handling of antisemitism.

Kevin McCarthy takes parting shot at Matt Gaetz as he exits Congress: 'He was psychotic'

December 15, 2023

Kevin McCarthy takes parting shot at Matt Gaetz as he exits Congress: 'He was psychotic'

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who is leaving Congress at the end of the month, took a parting shot at rival GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida on his way out.

Bipartisan lawmakers eye AI safeguards for US agriculture industry

December 15, 2023

Bipartisan lawmakers eye AI safeguards for US agriculture industry

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is spearheading a bill to ensure that artificial intelligence technology used in U.S. farming is safe and effective.

Republican attorney general exposes DOJ funding to Soros-backed group that trains left-wing prosecutors

December 15, 2023

Republican attorney general exposes DOJ funding to Soros-backed group that trains left-wing prosecutors

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is asking Congress to investigate DOJ funding of a "radically progressive" George Soros-linked group that trains prosecutors to go easy on criminal charges.

Issa says passport reform 'long overdue' as bill moves through House committee with bipartisan backing

December 15, 2023

Issa says passport reform 'long overdue' as bill moves through House committee with bipartisan backing

A bill to reform the passport processing system has moved through a House committee with bipartisan and unanimous support, positioning it to move closer to the president's desk.

Pentagon prepares to make 'tough choices' between US readiness and Ukraine support as funding package lingers

December 14, 2023

Pentagon prepares to make 'tough choices' between US readiness and Ukraine support as funding package lingers

Pentagon spokesman Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder urged Congress to approve a supplemental funding package that will allow for additional support to Ukraine going into next year.

Jayapal tells fellow Dems not to 'out-Republican the Republicans' on immigration amid funding talks

December 14, 2023

Jayapal tells fellow Dems not to 'out-Republican the Republicans' on immigration amid funding talks

The head of the House Progressive Caucus on Thursday told her fellow Democrats that they should not try to "out-Republican the Republicans" on immigration and border security.

Law firm that represented Nixon, BP during oil spill prepared university presidents for antisemitism testimony

December 14, 2023

Law firm that represented Nixon, BP during oil spill prepared university presidents for antisemitism testimony

WilmerHale prepared Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania leaders prior to a House hearing last week about disciplining students who called for the genocide of Jews.