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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.
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Meta goes on air for data centers
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Google backs three bills on scams
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CISA clock starts again in CR
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GAIN AI comes down to the wire
The clash over the GAIN AI Act is coming to a head with an outcome likely in the next two weeks.
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Policy
AI industry wants Congress to move on power — now
The cloud industry is growing impatient with the lack of progress in Congress on a top issue for the future of AI: boosting the energy supply.
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Policy
Blackburn wants creators to get paid by AI firms
You may have seen Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) accusing Google of defaming her through a tool for artificial intelligence developers.
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Policy
Year-end priorities at risk with shutdown
The shutdown isn’t just a waiting game; it’s also running out the clock on this year’s major tech priorities.
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Finance + Economy
China hawks ‘applaud’ Trump’s Blackwell decision
A group of eight GOP senators is praising President Donald Trump for keeping Nvidia’s advanced artificial intelligence chips out of China.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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