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Key House chair weighs in on GAIN AI
Mast added that he’s “absolutely” open to having the measure go through the traditional committee and floor process rather than the NDAA.
Tech
House
Painful penny politics
The Vault
House Dems prep AI warning to FSOC
The Vault
Finance + Economy
Mast mulls Syria sanctions repeal
Defense
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Senate Dems 'yes' votes justify their position on funding deal
The eight Senate Democrats who voted to end the shutdown this week are taking great pains to explain their votes to an incensed party base.
Senate
Leamer to lead group fighting state AI rules
A new industry-linked group pushing back against state regulation of artificial intelligence has chosen its leader.
Tech
Tech
‘Chair Waters’ says she isn’t going anywhere
Rep. Maxine Waters still intends to be the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee if Dems take back control of the chamber in 2026.
The Vault
The Vault
NDAA reaches final stretch
Top defense hawks are nearing agreement on the annual defense policy bill, with leading lawmakers hoping to meet next week to hammer out a compromise.
Defense
Oops! Next funding package hits snags
The federal government just reopened and yet the next funding fight is already on the horizon.
Finance + Economy
Popular
Judge denies McIver’s request to dismiss
U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper, appointed by former President Joe Biden, reserved judgment on one of the counts today.
House
What the House can do to get back on track
The government is finally open after 43 days — now what? Jake breaks down how the shutdown ended and what’s next for Congress.
The Daily Punch
‘Chair Waters’ says she isn’t going anywhere
Rep. Maxine Waters still intends to be the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee if Dems take back control of the chamber in 2026.
The Vault
The Vault
NDAA reaches final stretch
Top defense hawks are nearing agreement on the annual defense policy bill, with leading lawmakers hoping to meet next week to hammer out a compromise.
Defense