Congress is behind on spending
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More than two-thirds of Americans enrolled in an expiring affordable broadband program had inconsistent or zero connectivity before getting the government subsidies.
Organizations struggle to narrow the digital gap as Congress drags its feet
Congress is facing yet another government-shutdown threat next week. Meanwhile, key advocates are scrambling to ensure marginalized communities don’t fall through the digital cracks.
Congress stalls as critical Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of money
Congress is about to let a popular government-backed affordable internet program lapse and lawmakers can’t agree on what to do next.
Lawmakers head to COP28 climate summit with high expectations
Both Democrats and Republicans are heading to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the UN’s annual climate conference — but with vastly different missions.
Trade groups ask Biden to tap Fannie, Freddie and address housing costs
A trio of industry groups representing community bankers, home lenders and realtors asked the White House and Treasury Department to bring two government-sponsored enterprises back into the market for mortgage-backed securities.
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A long-awaited bipartisan House proposal to regulate artificial intelligence would require companies to provide the government with transparency into the risks posed by the most powerful models and preempt some state laws.
Defense: Trump blasts GOP war powers defectors
Trump went after the four “bad Republicans” who provided the decisive votes to deliver his first-ever Iran war powers defeat in the House on Wednesday.
N.Y. Dems inch toward 2028 redistricting
Democrats in the New York legislature on Wednesday night took a major procedural step toward mid-decade redistricting.
A messy day in store for the Senate
Jake and Anthony discuss the latest on reconciliation. Plus, inside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rift with the CHC.