Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has been met with support from Republicans in both…
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Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, alongside other tech executives, advocates, civil rights groups, and labor leaders, gathered on Capitol Hill for a closed-door summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Elon Musk warned senators of the potential "civilizational risk" of AI, and endorsed the idea of a new federal agency to oversee it. All 100 senators were invited to the summit, which was the first step towards addressing the risks associated with AI and the need for legislation to regulate its development.
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2024, citing the need for a "new generation of leaders" to take the reins of power. Romney, 76, has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump and has spent the last 25 years in public service. His decision not to seek re-election in 2024 is a significant shift in the political landscape in Utah, leaving an open seat for new leaders to fill.
Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to tell fellow House Republicans that he supports an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The move…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will not appoint any of the contenders in the upcoming Senate race to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein, instead opting to make an "interim appointment" until the primary election on March 5. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Newsom for his commitment to fairness and democracy, while others argue that he should have the right to appoint a candidate of his choosing. The primary election on March 5 will be a crucial moment in deciding who will fill the seat, should Feinstein resign before then.
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas has condemned Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on hundreds of military promotions, calling it a "paralyzing" move and a "national security problem." GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley also weighed in, calling the policy "a national security problem" and promising to end it if elected. The hold on military promotions has been ongoing for months, creating a national security issue.
Key takeaways: Vice President Harris has called on Congress to enshrine abortion rights into law. Harris has pushed back against Republican claims and attacks on…
Leo Brent Bozell IV, the son of conservative activist Brent Bozell, has been convicted of 10 charges related to his involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. These charges include five felonies, such as obstructing the proceedings, assaulting a federal officer, and entering a restricted area of the Capitol. Bozell is the latest of more than 400 people to be charged in connection with the Capitol riot and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 6.