Technology
Scott Wiener Pulls Campaign Chatbot After Pelosi Criticism Over Parody of Rival
State senator apologizes and removes AI chatbot that parodied rival in San Francisco House race after Nancy Pelosi objected.
Technology
Democrats Resist Trump FCC Pick, Demand Bipartisan Pairing for Senate Vote
Senate Democrats signal they will block a solo vote on Republican FCC nominee, pressing for a simultaneous Democratic appointment.
Politics
Trump Attacks El-Sayed After Michigan Primary, Casts Doubt on Wayne County Vote
Former president alleges corruption in Detroit-area voting following Abdul El-Sayed's primary win, offering no evidence.
Politics
Two Florida Republicans Back Primary Challenger to Trump-Endorsed Congressman
Two Florida Republicans endorsed Ryan Elijah in the Aug. 18 primary against incumbent Congressman Cory Mills.
Politics
Senate Panel Advances Blanche for Attorney General as Cassidy Backs Nominee
Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance attorney general nominee Blanche, with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announcing support ahead of floor vote.
Politics
Senate Punt on Crypto Bill Signals Waning Chances for Landmark Legislation
Senators delay landmark crypto market structure bill until after August recess, sharply reducing its odds of passage this year.
World
Retail Gas Stations Touted by Trump Face Regulatory Penalties in New Jersey
The operator of Freedom Fuel stations, promoted by former President Trump, has accumulated fines from New Jersey regulators.
Politics
Tillis Book Takes Aim at Trump Circle, Dubbing Miller and Hegseth ‘MAGATS’
Senator Thom Tillis’s upcoming book reportedly labels key Trump advisers as “grifting sycophants and useful idiots” within the MAGA movement.
Politics
Senate Recess Vote Hangs in Balance as Thune Faces Unanswered Questions
Majority Leader John Thune faces uncertain path to adjournment as unresolved questions threaten Senate recess plans.
Politics
Trump Blames Fellow Republicans for Midterm Risks as Iran Conflict Weighs on Party
President claims voter anger targets other GOP figures, not him, with November losses looming amid the Iran war.
Senate Races to Exit Washington After GOP Brokers Deal With Trump on Spending
The Senate is expected to clear a government funding bill and confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general before leaving for recess.
Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill, Sending Stopgap to House
Senate approves a continuing resolution to fund the government through November, sending the measure to the House for final passage.
Senate Confirms Blanche as Attorney General After Weeks of Grinding Campaign
Blanche secured the attorney general post on Friday after a sustained charm offensive that culminated in Senator Bill Cassidy's support.
Declining Birthrates Signal a Fractured Social Contract, Analysts Warn
Falling fertility across Western nations points to a breakdown in the generational bargain that once supported family life.
Retail Gas Stations Touted by Trump Face Regulatory Penalties in New Jersey
The operator of Freedom Fuel stations, promoted by former President Trump, has accumulated fines from New Jersey regulators.
Interior Staff Fury at Burgum Boils Over After Pirro’s Public Broadside
Staff anger at Interior Secretary Doug Burgum over management and policy has simmered for months, erupting after a televised attack by Jeanine Pirro.
Oil Industry Mobilizes to Shield Export Business From Trump’s Threat of Trade Curbs
Energy executives are lobbying the White House to prevent export restrictions, fearing political attacks on refinery profits could spiral into broader trade policy.
Data Center Opposition Scores Primary Wins in Michigan and Kansas
Progressive candidates calling for stricter data center regulation won Democratic primaries in Michigan and Kansas, signaling growing political strength for the industry's critics.
U.S. Adds 187,000 Jobs in August as Labor Market Shows Resilience Despite Rising Unemployment
The unemployment rate rose to 3.8 percent in August, the highest since February 2022, though still historically low.
Biden Touts Economic Gains in Philadelphia, but New Poll Shows Voters Unmoved
A new poll finds widespread disapproval of President Biden’s economic record despite his Labor Day push in Philadelphia.
Democrats Urge White House to Sharpen Economic Message as Public Confidence Wavers
Democrats praise President Biden’s economic record but worry his messaging is failing to reach voters.
Biden’s 2022 State of the Union Promises Show Mixed Results One Year Later
One year after President Biden’s State of the Union address, his pledges on Ukraine succeeded while inflation and child care promises fell short.
Democrats Resist Trump FCC Pick, Demand Bipartisan Pairing for Senate Vote
Senate Democrats signal they will block a solo vote on Republican FCC nominee, pressing for a simultaneous Democratic appointment.
Pelosi Allies Attack Wiener Campaign Chatbot as Sexist in Heated San Francisco Senate Race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her supporters criticize state Senator Scott Wiener's campaign chatbot, calling the tactic sexist in the race for her seat.
FCC Votes to Scrap TV Ownership Cap, Clearing Path for Broadcast Megamergers
The FCC voted 2-1 to eliminate the 39 percent national TV ownership cap, a move likely to face court challenges.
Senate Panel Advances Sweeping Kids’ Safety Bill, Pressuring House on Tech Rules
The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance stricter children’s online safety legislation, widening a policy gap with the House.
Pat Ryan’s Polite Populism: A New Test for the Democrats’ Class War
Congressman Pat Ryan is testing a new political strategy that targets concentrated power without vilifying wealthy individuals.
Trump’s Blunt Election Meddling Fuels Global Backlash and Raises Questions of Strength
The president’s overt efforts to influence foreign votes are drawing unprecedented resistance from allies and adversaries alike.
Tennessee Lawmaker Rides Wave of Resentment Against AI Data Centers
Justin Pearson has emerged as a leading voice in a nascent political movement opposing the environmental toll and local influence of AI infrastructure.
A Michigan Senator’s Cure for the Democrats: A Heavy Dose of Midwestern Nice
Senator from Michigan argues the Democratic Party’s path forward lies in embracing the pragmatic, polite values of the Midwest.