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fromAxios
1 day ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
Washington DC
fromFortune
15 hours ago

'We have to be able to walk and chew gum' on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing both debt crisis and national security demands | Fortune

The U.S. government faces funding challenges for mandatory spending and military endeavors, with disagreements over DHS funding complicating the budget process.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
13 hours ago

A Major Taboo Was Broken at the DNC Last Weekend

The DNC is implementing reforms for financial transparency, accountability, and internal democracy, with significant steps taken during the recent meeting in New Orleans.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
6 hours ago

Senate committee approves quantum reauthorization bill with 7 amendments

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative Act with several key amendments for technological advancement and cybersecurity.
Fundraising
fromThe Nation
18 hours ago

15 Bucks a Signature: The Crisis of Money in US Politics Is Growing

California's billionaire tax fight exemplifies the growing influence of wealthy individuals in politics since the 2010 Citizens United decision.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
10 hours ago

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.
Science
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

There's Something Extremely Shady About Trump's Disastrous New NASA Budget

The White House proposed a 47% cut to NASA's science budget for 2027, reflecting an anti-science agenda.
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Tax Day is the GOP's focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

"My constituents are saving thousands of dollars and they know it. Republicans can and should take credit because the alternative would've been massive tax hikes under the Democrats had they won the 2024 election."
US Elections
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
Business intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Agencies are missing a step to share information on better AI acquisition, GAO finds

Agencies must enhance sharing of lessons learned in AI acquisition to improve the procurement process.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
1 day ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Carmen De La Rosa focuses on housing, technology access, and senior support in her role as a New York City Council Member.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Trump's Treasury is taking over millions of student-loan accounts. Obama tried this, and it didn't succeed.

The federal student-loan portfolio is being transferred to the Treasury Department, raising challenges for borrowers, especially those in default.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
#resignation
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

WATCH: Gonzales, Swalwell Resignation Letters Read Aloud On House Floor

Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales announced their resignations amid serious allegations of misconduct and personal controversies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Disappear and Resign': Karl Rove Expresses Relief His Friend' Is Leaving Congress After Egregious' Behavior

Karl Rove expressed relief over the resignations of Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell due to serious misconduct allegations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

WATCH: Gonzales, Swalwell Resignation Letters Read Aloud On House Floor

Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales announced their resignations amid serious allegations of misconduct and personal controversies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Disappear and Resign': Karl Rove Expresses Relief His Friend' Is Leaving Congress After Egregious' Behavior

Karl Rove expressed relief over the resignations of Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell due to serious misconduct allegations.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
6 hours ago

House Dems: OPM 'omitted' employee departures from retirement backlog investigation

House Democrats criticize OPM for incomplete responses regarding the federal retirement backlog, which has exceeded 50,000 pending cases.
Non-profit organizations
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may have helped create a constitutional crisis - LGBTQ Nation

Elon Musk's team gained unauthorized access to the federal payment system, threatening USAID operations and raising concerns about national security and economic stability.
#social-security
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago
Retirement

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here's the Real Story

Most seniors now avoid taxes on Social Security benefits due to a new deduction, but taxes still exist for higher earners.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Retirement

The next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in their lap: Social Security's insolvency, without a plan for national debt | Fortune

Social Security and Medicare face imminent funding crises, with deadlines for Congress to address these issues approaching rapidly.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here's the Real Story

Most seniors now avoid taxes on Social Security benefits due to a new deduction, but taxes still exist for higher earners.
Retirement
fromFortune
4 days ago

The next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in their lap: Social Security's insolvency, without a plan for national debt | Fortune

Social Security and Medicare face imminent funding crises, with deadlines for Congress to address these issues approaching rapidly.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Clark Howard Says Congress Passed a Law That Specifically Punished People for Giving Money to Charity

The law did not eliminate the charitable deduction in name. It rendered it functionally useless for anyone who does not already have enough deductions to clear the standard deduction threshold on their own.
Fundraising
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries

Democratic leaders avoided addressing Israel's influence and public opposition to its actions despite declining support among voters.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
4 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

I Trusted Him': Eric Swalwell Accuser Speaks Out on CNN

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including sending unsolicited explicit images to a woman who initially admired him.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
6 hours ago

Swalwell's 'Best Friend' Ruben Gallego Is Now on the Hot Seat

Eric Swalwell resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, prompting Senator Ruben Gallego to distance himself and express regret over their friendship.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

I Trusted Him': Eric Swalwell Accuser Speaks Out on CNN

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including sending unsolicited explicit images to a woman who initially admired him.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Veterans Affairs software licensing under fire in GAO report

The VA identified its five most widely used software vendors with the highest quantity of licenses installed, but faced challenges in determining whether it was purchasing too many or too few of these software licenses.
Non-profit organizations
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to his campaign suspension and calls for resignation from Congress amid due process concerns.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran

Trump's threats against Iran and the inadequate response from Democrats highlight a critical political and humanitarian crisis.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

House Dem Accused of Stealing $5M Could Face Expulsion

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion vote after being found guilty of ethics violations and charged with stealing $5 million in relief funds.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
fromPOLITICO
18 hours ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Sen. Rick Scott insisted on spending cuts to offset the new enforcement funding, while Sen. Tommy Tuberville emphasized the need for military funding and other GOP priorities.
SF politics
US politics
fromAxios
6 hours ago

Scoop: Collins plans to grill six Cabinet officials on Trump's budget

Bipartisan appropriations talks are being encouraged as an alternative to reconciliation for funding government agencies.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 weeks ago

Bipartisan Skepticism Greets Director Squires at First House Oversight Hearing

The House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing addressed various USPTO issues under Director John Squires, revealing bipartisan skepticism and concerns over patent quality and IPR changes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Get Rid of All of Them!' Fox Host Backs Plan to Expel Dirty' Lawmakers From Congress Including Complete Disgrace' Republican

Lawrence Jones supports expelling corrupt lawmakers from Congress, including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzalez.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won't Fix It - Above the Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, promoting transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Congress returns as historic DHS shutdown is unresolved and Trump's strict voter ID bill looms US politics live

The Senate resumes work amid a prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers struggling to pass a funding bill for DHS subagencies.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

The president's focus on a GOP elections bill has worsened party divisions, complicating legislative efforts on housing and aviation safety.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says

The Justice Department, in a letter to Comer, appeared to request that Bondi be excused from testifying given her departure from DOJ, stating, 'We kindly ask that you confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.'
US politics
#congress
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
SF politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 weeks ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Bipartisan lawmakers worried about shaky progress on modernized government worker background check system

The National Background Investigation Services system for federal employee vetting faces a decade-long delay until fiscal 2028, costing $2.4 billion with $2.2 billion more needed, impacting national security and government contractors.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Purge the Public Servants

In this new season, I'm asking how the Trump White House is rewriting the rules of U.S. politics, and talking to Americans whose lives have been changed as a result. Today's episode examines the destruction of the civil service: the removal of professionals, and their replacement with loyalists. I've seen this kind of transformation before, in other failing democracies. Everyone suffers from the degradation of public services.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

An Open Letter to Congressional Republicans of Conscience

Republican defections to Democrats could block Trump's authoritarian moves and preserve democratic institutions despite electoral risk.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

Congressional Democrats will intensify oversight of large corporations, supplementing administration probes with piercing corporate investigations and targeting AI, healthcare, crypto, utilities, trade, and pricing.
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