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House takes step toward AI regulation; government study on ‘AI accountability’ due in 18 months

July 28, 2023

House takes step toward AI regulation; government study on ‘AI accountability’ due in 18 months

A House committee this week took a small step toward AI regulation, although broad calls for a sweeping AI bill have largely been ignored in the House and Senate.

UFO whistleblower praises historic Congressional hearing on 'non-human' craft: 'Inflection point'

July 27, 2023

UFO whistleblower praises historic Congressional hearing on 'non-human' craft: 'Inflection point'

Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves reacted to the historic hearing Wednesday on UFOs, calling it an “inflection point" in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment

July 27, 2023

Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., appeared confused Thursday as she began reading from her prepared remarks instead of saying “aye" during roll call for a routine Senate committee meeting.

Detransitioner issues 'desperate plea' to lawmakers at emotional gender hearing: 'My childhood was ruined'

July 27, 2023

Detransitioner issues 'desperate plea' to lawmakers at emotional gender hearing: 'My childhood was ruined'

Detransitoner Chloe Cole testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing that transgender treatment and surgery ruined her childhood.

Nancy Mace gives racy explanation for almost being late to Tim Scott prayer breakfast: 'a little TMI'

July 27, 2023

Nancy Mace gives racy explanation for almost being late to Tim Scott prayer breakfast: 'a little TMI'

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., shared "a little TMI" anecdote during her speech at a prayer breakfast Wednesday, revealing what almost kept her from making it to the event on time.

Supreme Court reinstates major gas pipeline in blow to environmental groups

July 27, 2023

Supreme Court reinstates major gas pipeline in blow to environmental groups

The Supreme Court vacated a lower court decision that paused construction of a massive 303-mile natural gas pipeline project fast-tracked under the recent debt limit bill.

Texas Congressman introduces resolution to condemn Iran for human rights abuses

July 27, 2023

Texas Congressman introduces resolution to condemn Iran for human rights abuses

In the first half of 2023, at least 354 people were executed in the Islamic Republic, according to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights organization.

Elise Stefanik backs Biden impeachment inquiry: 'Oh, absolutely'

July 27, 2023

Elise Stefanik backs Biden impeachment inquiry: 'Oh, absolutely'

House GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., said Thursday that she "absolutely" supports the notion of opening of an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

McConnell jokes about freezing up, tells Biden he got 'sandbagged'

July 27, 2023

McConnell jokes about freezing up, tells Biden he got 'sandbagged'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell joked Wednesday evening that he got "sandbagged" after freezing up during a press conference earlier that day.

Republicans fume at Mayorkas over border policies at fiery House hearing: 'Our constituents want answers'

July 26, 2023

Republicans fume at Mayorkas over border policies at fiery House hearing: 'Our constituents want answers'

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas received a grilling from House Republicans on the chamber's Judiciary Committee on Wednesday over his handling of the border crisis.