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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bipartisan bill designed to prevent consumers from paying higher electricity costs tied to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers. The measure passed by a wide 417-3 vote on Wednesday and now moves to the Senate for consideration. The legislation comes as concerns about data center growth continue to increase across the country. Many communities have raised questions about the impact of large facilities on local power grids, energy supplies and household utility bills. Lawmakers from both parties say the bill is intended to address one of…

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a major sanctions package aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia as the war in Ukraine continues. The House Russia Sanctions bill passed on Wednesday and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. Lawmakers approved the measure by a vote of 262 to 159. The legislation is one of the largest congressional efforts to support Ukraine since Trump returned to office. It follows months of negotiations and debate over how the United States should respond to the conflict. The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who spent more…

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday blocked a major cryptocurrency bill from moving forward, dealing a significant setback to efforts aimed at creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. The procedural vote halted the Clarity Act after months of negotiations between lawmakers seeking bipartisan support. The legislation was viewed by many in the cryptocurrency industry as one of the most important efforts to establish clear federal rules for digital asset markets. Republican leaders introduced an updated version of the bill over the weekend in an attempt to win additional support. The revised proposal included new ethics restrictions designed to address…

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing after lawmakers raised concerns about a revised hiring policy that no longer automatically disqualifies some applicants connected to cases involving bestiality. The discussion became one of the most talked-about moments of the hearing as senators sought clarification about how the policy would be applied and whether it could affect hiring standards at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Patel defended the change, explaining that the revised policy was designed to ensure that victims of human trafficking are not automatically barred from consideration for FBI employment. According to Patel,…

Artificial intelligence has become a growing point of debate in Washington as technology leaders call for stronger safeguards while lawmakers remain divided on how to respond. The issue is emerging as one of the most important technology discussions in the United States, with experts warning that delays in action could create serious future challenges. Several leading figures in the AI industry have recently urged the federal government to increase oversight of advanced AI systems. Among those calling for greater attention are Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and xAI founder Elon Musk. They have argued that…

President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of the U.S. Supreme Court after the court rejected his administration’s effort to impose new limits on mail voting before the upcoming midterm elections. The decision marked another public clash between Trump and members of the nation’s highest court, including several justices he nominated during his first term. The Supreme Court issued an emergency order late Monday that allowed states to continue using their current mail voting systems. The ruling came after election officials argued that changing voting procedures so close to Election Day would create problems for voters and local election offices. The…

The United States has publicly confirmed that it has deployed a space weapon in Earth’s orbit, marking the first official acknowledgment of an offensive military capability operating in space. The announcement was made by US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink during the Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Monday. Meink said the weapon was already operating in orbit and was designed to help protect American forces from hostile actions in space. While Meink confirmed the existence of the system, he did not reveal details about its capabilities, mission, or the date it was placed into orbit. He said…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined local leaders from across the United States on Monday in a new legal effort to block a Trump administration immigration rule that could make it harder for lawful immigrants to obtain green cards or visas. The lawsuit was filed just days before the rule is scheduled to take effect on Friday. New York State Attorney General Letitia James also led a separate coalition of states in filing another lawsuit aimed at stopping the policy. At the center of the dispute is a federal rule that would expand the authority of immigration officials when…

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request from President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce new mail ballot restrictions before the 2026 midterm elections. The decision allows states to continue using their current mail voting systems as ballots are already being sent to voters across the country. The ruling is a significant defeat for the administration, which had argued that stricter rules were needed to improve election security. Election officials, however, warned that changing voting procedures only weeks before a national election would create confusion and disrupt the voting process. The court’s emergency order keeps existing mail voting procedures in…

President Donald Trump renewed his support for artificial intelligence on Monday during a phone call with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The conversation took place during the All-In Summit and focused on AI growth, competition with China, and the future of the technology industry. Trump used the call to dismiss warnings that AI could become a danger to humanity. He called such concerns a “hoax” and said the United States should move ahead with AI development. He argued that slowing progress could help China gain an advantage in one of the world’s most important technologies. During the discussion, Trump said AI…