Top Technology Companies Actively Funding Talent for AI Policy Fellowships Major technology companies with substantial stakes in artificial intelligence (AI) are funneling resources through an esteemed non-profit organization to support AI fellows working on policy shaping within key Senate offices. The beneficiaries, already staffed by tech billionaires and other individuals with direct interests in AI …
The Republican speaker of the US House, Mike Johnson, announced that the chamber will vote on whether to expel George Santos on Thursday. This decision leaves it up to lawmakers to determine whether the New Yorker should be removed from office for embellishing his résumé and allegedly breaking federal law. Related: ‘George Santos models himself …
From Capitol Hill, where there were screaming matches and alleged kidney shots, it’s been quite a day. Although it sounds like a scene from a movie, this is just the latest in Congress’ long history of behaving like a sporadic fight club. Contrary to “Fight Club’s” first two rules, everyone in Congress is being very …
WASHINGTON — A Senate hearing nearly turned violent on Tuesday when two men almost came to blows. During the altercation, a Republican congressman accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of assaulting him. An argument between GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma and Teamsters union president Sean O’Brien almost turned physical during a Senate Health, Education, …
Back in 1876, the House passed the Holman Rule for the first time. After centuries of adjustments, the rule now enables legislators to decrease the pay of federal employees. This year, House Republicans have utilized the rule 36 times. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and House Republicans are working to revive an obscure House rule from …
On Tuesday, Capitol Hill’s Union Station was the site of a dramatic arrest. Capitol Police took a man into custody after he was spotted carrying a “long gun” in a park across from the station. When officers ordered him to drop the weapon, he refused, resulting in police tasering him. NBC News reported that the …
They’re so familiar on Capitol Hill, they almost blend into the woodwork. In the background at everything from weekly party lunches that generate headlines to low-profile state congressional delegation receptions, members of the U.S. Capitol’s catering staff have perfected the art of being present without being seen. And if the government shuts down, they’ll be …
Alabama Representative Terri A. Sewell, 58, D Senator Tommy Tuberville, 68, R Senator Katie Britt, 40, R Representative Gary Palmer, 68, R Representative Jerry Carl, 64, R Representative Mike D. Rogers, 64, R Representative Robert B. Aderholt, 57, R Representative Barry Moore, 56, R Representative Dale Strong, 52, R Governor Kay Ivey, 78, R Alaska …
Arsenal’s journey through the United States continued with a visit to the United States Capitol building in Washington DC. This tour took place before their upcoming match against Manchester United in New Jersey. The team explored the historic halls of Congress, equipped with audio devices to learn more about the building’s rich history. This visit …
Yoslin Amaya, a hardworking mother of two, has faced numerous challenges while pursuing her education. Working a night shift as a janitor and living with her in-laws, she would come home exhausted to work on her assignments late into the night. Her dream was to make a difference in politics and be an advocate for …