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Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 hours ago

Another Premier, Another Power Grab | The Walrus

Nova Scotians rallied against new legislation perceived as undemocratic and lacking public consultation.
#politics
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Can House Republicans Govern? This Week Will Pose a Big Test.

House Republicans are trying to pass a significant legislative package called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act amidst internal party challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Trump Hammers Democrats as He Takes BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' Victory Lap

Trump's legislation celebrated as a historic victory includes significant tax cuts and stringent border security measures.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Trump rips GOP 'grandstanders' as he tries to sell House Republicans on 'big beautiful bill'

Trump criticizes House Republican 'grandstanders' threatening his agenda; targets Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing his key legislation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

This Is Theft!' McGovern Gives Barn Burner Speech Slamming GOP For Trying to Pass Tax Bill Under the Cover of Night'

SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Can House Republicans Govern? This Week Will Pose a Big Test.

House Republicans are trying to pass a significant legislative package called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act amidst internal party challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Trump Hammers Democrats as He Takes BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' Victory Lap

Trump's legislation celebrated as a historic victory includes significant tax cuts and stringent border security measures.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Trump rips GOP 'grandstanders' as he tries to sell House Republicans on 'big beautiful bill'

Trump criticizes House Republican 'grandstanders' threatening his agenda; targets Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing his key legislation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

This Is Theft!' McGovern Gives Barn Burner Speech Slamming GOP For Trying to Pass Tax Bill Under the Cover of Night'

#tax-credits
US politics
fromThe Verge
17 hours ago

House GOP moves to slash renewable energy tax breaks

The House approved a spending bill that threatens tax credits essential for wind and solar energy projects, potentially harming renewable energy development.
US politics
fromThe Verge
17 hours ago

House GOP moves to slash renewable energy tax breaks

The House approved a spending bill that threatens tax credits essential for wind and solar energy projects, potentially harming renewable energy development.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor

Gavin Newsom faces systemic barriers in enacting significant water reforms in California, indicating slow progress despite urgent needs.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump visits Capitol to urge House Republicans to pass big, beautiful bill'

Trump urged House Republicans to unify for passing his One Big Beautiful Bill Act focused on tax and immigration reforms.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump visits Capitol to urge House Republicans to pass big, beautiful bill'

Trump urged House Republicans to unify for passing his One Big Beautiful Bill Act focused on tax and immigration reforms.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
14 hours ago

Trump's 'big beautiful' bill deregulates firearm silencers like one allegedly used by Luigi Mangione

Firearm silencers may soon be deregulated under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eliminating the federal excise tax and registration requirements.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Act Protecting Adults From Deepfaked Porn To Be Signed Into Federal Law - Above the Law

AI-generated images have improved in realism since 2022, leading to increased concerns about deepfakes.
The Take It Down Act will criminalize nonconsensual explicit images, enhancing protections for victims.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Act Protecting Adults From Deepfaked Porn To Be Signed Into Federal Law - Above the Law

AI-generated images have improved in realism since 2022, leading to increased concerns about deepfakes.
The Take It Down Act will criminalize nonconsensual explicit images, enhancing protections for victims.
#republicans
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

BREAKING: Republicans pass 'Big Beautiful Bill' stripping transgender Americans of health care

House Republicans passed a bill banning federal funding for transgender healthcare, highlighting a significant shift in domestic policy.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

BREAKING: Republicans pass 'Big Beautiful Bill' stripping transgender Americans of health care

House Republicans passed a bill banning federal funding for transgender healthcare, highlighting a significant shift in domestic policy.
#public-lands
fromBikemag
15 hours ago
Bicycling

Mountain Bikers Celebrate as Public Lands Sell-Off Amendment Removed from Reconciliation Bill

fromBikemag
15 hours ago
Bicycling

Mountain Bikers Celebrate as Public Lands Sell-Off Amendment Removed from Reconciliation Bill

fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

Pennsylvania lawmakers target protections against deed fraud

Until we address this legislative oversight, victims of real estate theft will remain vulnerable and without any real avenues for justice. H.B. 1406 seeks to change that.
Real estate
#trump-administration
US news
fromtime.com
1 day ago

The Trump Administration is Trying to Change the Historical Definition of Human Rights

The Trump Administration is revising human rights reports, omitting key information on various rights issues.
The Country Reports play a vital role in influencing U.S. foreign aid and promoting human rights monitoring.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Tax cuts and mass deportations: what to know about Trump's big, beautiful' spending bill

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill makes tax cuts permanent and raises the standard deduction until 2028.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

House approves Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill by single vote, sending it to Senate

House Republicans approved a significant bill to extend Trump's tax cuts and increase defense spending amid ongoing tensions with fiscal conservatives and moderates.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
19 hours ago

Trump's Budget Bill Made It Through the House of Representatives

The House narrowly passed a controversial bill undermining healthcare and judicial powers with implications for President Trump's agenda.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Divided House GOP head to the White House to save Trump's big bill

House Democrats criticize the proposed bill as detrimental to American families, while Republicans face internal struggles to unify support around it.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US House passes Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill DW 05/22/2025

Trump's tax cut and spending bill passes in the House, facing opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
Legislation extends previous tax cuts while reducing Medicaid funding.
US news
fromtime.com
1 day ago

The Trump Administration is Trying to Change the Historical Definition of Human Rights

The Trump Administration is revising human rights reports, omitting key information on various rights issues.
The Country Reports play a vital role in influencing U.S. foreign aid and promoting human rights monitoring.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Tax cuts and mass deportations: what to know about Trump's big, beautiful' spending bill

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill makes tax cuts permanent and raises the standard deduction until 2028.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

House approves Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill by single vote, sending it to Senate

House Republicans approved a significant bill to extend Trump's tax cuts and increase defense spending amid ongoing tensions with fiscal conservatives and moderates.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
19 hours ago

Trump's Budget Bill Made It Through the House of Representatives

The House narrowly passed a controversial bill undermining healthcare and judicial powers with implications for President Trump's agenda.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Divided House GOP head to the White House to save Trump's big bill

House Democrats criticize the proposed bill as detrimental to American families, while Republicans face internal struggles to unify support around it.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US House passes Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill DW 05/22/2025

Trump's tax cut and spending bill passes in the House, facing opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
Legislation extends previous tax cuts while reducing Medicaid funding.
#tax-reform
#working-class
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
17 hours ago

Rep. Velazquez condemns House's passage of bill as 'betrayal of working families'

The GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could severely impact working-class Americans by slashing vital health and food benefits.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
17 hours ago

Texas bill seeks more commercial-to-residential conversions

Texas proposes allowing construction on commercial land without rezoning, seeking to address housing shortage in larger cities.
#affordable-housing
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

A Silicon Valley senator is proposing to insure multifamily development loans. Could it help spur more construction?

California faces a critical shortage of affordable housing, prompting proposed legislation to improve financing conditions for multifamily developments.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

A Silicon Valley senator is proposing to insure multifamily development loans. Could it help spur more construction?

California faces a critical shortage of affordable housing, prompting proposed legislation to improve financing conditions for multifamily developments.
fromDefector
20 hours ago

The Earned Time Act Would Bring Freedom To Those Who Need It | Defector

Under the new law, we will be able to earn up to 50 percent of good time, along with an additional 25 percent of 'merit time' for those who obtain a college degree or complete other volunteer programs.
Social justice
US news
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

Democrats seek to insulate security for judges from executive branch politics

Congressional Democrats aim to protect judicial independence by transferring control of the U.S. Marshals Service to the federal judiciary.
#tax-policy
#healthcare-policy
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Recent studies show Medicaid expansion significantly reduces mortality rates, highlighting its vital role in public health.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Recent studies show Medicaid expansion significantly reduces mortality rates, highlighting its vital role in public health.
#republican-party
fromCbsnews
1 day ago
Law

Texas lawmakers advance bill to clarify medical exceptions under restrictive abortion law

Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
23 hours ago

The Largest Upward Transfer of Wealth in American History

The recent bill supported by House Republicans prioritizes tax cuts for the wealthy while drastically reducing benefits for low-income Americans.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Don't be fooled. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill' is typically ugly and typically misnamed | Arwa Mahdawi

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a contentious legislative package that has sparked debate among Republicans over tax cuts and spending priorities.
fromCbsnews
1 day ago
Law

Texas lawmakers advance bill to clarify medical exceptions under restrictive abortion law

#consumer-protection
Artificial intelligence
fromTruthout
3 days ago

"Dangerous Giveaway to Big Tech CEOs" Included in GOP's Draft Budget Bill

Opposition grows against proposed federal legislation that undermines state-level regulation of artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Consumer rights group: Why a 10-year ban on AI regulation will harm Americans

Over 140 groups oppose a 10-year AI regulation moratorium, citing risks and the need for state and local oversight to protect consumers.
Artificial intelligence
fromTruthout
3 days ago

"Dangerous Giveaway to Big Tech CEOs" Included in GOP's Draft Budget Bill

Opposition grows against proposed federal legislation that undermines state-level regulation of artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Consumer rights group: Why a 10-year ban on AI regulation will harm Americans

Over 140 groups oppose a 10-year AI regulation moratorium, citing risks and the need for state and local oversight to protect consumers.
LGBT
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Britain's strictest headteacher claims transgender children more likely to be 'white' and 'privileged'

Transgender children are perceived to stem more from 'white, privileged' backgrounds, according to Britain's strictest headteacher.
#house-republicans
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House floor vote

House Republicans advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act past the Rules Committee, paving the way for a potential floor vote before the upcoming recess.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 days ago

Trump Pushes Divided Republicans to Get Behind His Big, Beautiful Bill'

Trump pressures House Republicans to unify behind his tax bill or face primary challenges.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House floor vote

House Republicans advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act past the Rules Committee, paving the way for a potential floor vote before the upcoming recess.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 days ago

Trump Pushes Divided Republicans to Get Behind His Big, Beautiful Bill'

Trump pressures House Republicans to unify behind his tax bill or face primary challenges.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

Proposal would require buffer zone distance between battery storage facilities and dwellings

Greater safety regulations are essential for battery-storage facilities due to rising hazards, according to a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
#healthcare
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

Bill would require health insurers to cover full spectrum of childbirth costs

Bipartisan legislation proposes full insurance coverage for childbirth-related costs, reducing financial burdens on families.
#bitcoin
#public-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Presses GOP Senator About High Crime Rate in Her State: What Are You Doing to Clean it Up?'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Presses GOP Senator About High Crime Rate in Her State: What Are You Doing to Clean it Up?'

UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Law to ban imports from Occupied Palestinian Territories to be signed off by the Cabinet

Ireland is progressing legislation to ban imports from illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Another Attempt at Banning Abortion Pills Is Coming Out of Texas. The Reasoning Is Truly Twisted.

Texas anti-abortion activists blame abortion pills for harms endured by women rather than acknowledging the impact of strict abortion laws.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

'Stop Super Speeders' Bill Advances in Senate Committee - Streetsblog New York City

The Stop Super Speeders bill aims to reduce reckless driving by requiring speed-limiting devices for those with multiple speeding tickets.
#california
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

California Bill to Expand Rent Control Is Pulled for the Year by Bay Area Lawmaker | KQED

California's proposed bill to lower rent increase caps has stalled but advocacy for tenant protection continues.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

Citizens Drive for Hours to Speak in Sacramento, then Lawmakers Cut Them Off

California lawmakers are limiting public comments during hearings, often silencing individuals advocating for important issues, like addiction treatment accountability.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Will Cal Fire get funding for more year-round firefighters in California's state budget?

California faces challenges in staffing firefighters adequately due to budget shortfalls and legislative delays.
fromKqed
2 days ago
California

California Medicaid Recipients In GOP District See Potential Cuts As A "Disaster" | KQED

Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

California Bill to Expand Rent Control Is Pulled for the Year by Bay Area Lawmaker | KQED

California's proposed bill to lower rent increase caps has stalled but advocacy for tenant protection continues.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

Citizens Drive for Hours to Speak in Sacramento, then Lawmakers Cut Them Off

California lawmakers are limiting public comments during hearings, often silencing individuals advocating for important issues, like addiction treatment accountability.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Will Cal Fire get funding for more year-round firefighters in California's state budget?

California faces challenges in staffing firefighters adequately due to budget shortfalls and legislative delays.
fromKqed
2 days ago
California

California Medicaid Recipients In GOP District See Potential Cuts As A "Disaster" | KQED

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Where are Billy and Tina? L.A. Zoo's elephant enclosure appears empty amid relocation saga

Concerns over the relocation of aging elephants Billy and Tina from the L.A. Zoo continue amid calls for a sanctuary instead.
Activists and local officials express disappointment over the L.A. Zoo's decision to relocate the elephants to Tulsa.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Mets owner Steve Cohen's $8B pitch to build casino near Citi Field clears hurdle as other bidders drop out

Democratic support for a casino complex near Citi Field may pave the way for billionaire owner Steve Cohen to bid for a license.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Criminals not attending sentencing is final insult' to victims, says Mahmood

When a guilty defendant fails to show up to hear how their crime has shattered lives, it is a final insult to victims and their families.
UK politics
Pets
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

Miami-Dade sets thousands of stray cats free. Should feeding them be legal?

Virginia Dieppa feeds and cares for stray cats in Kendall but faces backlash from the community and local government.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 days ago

In wake of nonprofit's implosion, S.F. supervisor calls for audit of Rec and Parks Dept.

Legislation to audit San Francisco's Recreation and Parks department is being proposed amid concerns over the Parks Alliance's financial practices.
#veterans-affairs
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days ago

Please Drone Responsibly: C-UAS Legislation Needs Civil Liberties Safeguards

Congress has the opportunity to create balanced drone legislation that safeguards personal rights, ensuring that C-UAS authorities are not misused by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Local Germany
9 months ago

Where can I dispose my old electronics in Germany?

In Germany, throwing electronic waste in mixed trash is illegal; supermarkets and electronics stores act as designated drop-off points to safely dispose of e-waste.
Germany news
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Democrats Are Greenlighting Trump's Crypto Corruption

The Senate's GENIUS Act progresses amid concerns of corruption and inadequate safeguards against crypto-induced ethical dilemmas.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Democrats Are Greenlighting Trump's Crypto Corruption

The Senate's GENIUS Act progresses amid concerns of corruption and inadequate safeguards against crypto-induced ethical dilemmas.
#trump
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Elizabeth Warren blasts stablecoin bill ahead of key vote, warning it'll help Trump 'line his pockets'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren warns that the GENIUS Act could enhance corruption related to President Trump's financial interests, jeopardizing regulatory integrity.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Far From a Done Deal': Fox News' Chad Pergram Casts Doubt Over the Fate of Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill'

Trump's ability to pass his comprehensive domestic bill faces significant opposition within his party.
#non-consensual-imagery
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Melania Trump signs bill outlawing revenge, AI-generated porn alongside husband Donald

Privacy technologies
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

President Trump signs Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?

The Take It Down Act enforces stricter penalties for revenge porn and AI-generated deepfakes, requiring swift removal by online platforms.
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Texas aims to become the most restrictive state for social media use by minors

Texas is set to implement strict regulations on social media access for minors, requiring parental permission and potentially banning account creation altogether.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Today in History: May 20, United States detonates first hydrogen bomb

On May 20, 1956, the United States exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific, marking a significant moment in nuclear history.
US politics
#revenge-porn
fromsportslens.com
3 days ago

Ohio Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban Noon Kickoffs for State SchoolsExcept for Ohio State vs. Michigan

Representative Fischer's bill aims to improve the college game day experience by prohibiting noon kickoffs, except for the traditionally sacred Ohio State vs. Michigan game.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Trump signs the Take It Down Act into law

The Take It Down Act criminalizes distributing nonconsensual intimate images and mandates swift removal by social media platforms, yet faces criticism for potential overreach.
Privacy technologies
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 days ago

Assembly passes bill requiring MTA to swiftly notify public about bed bugs on trains and buses

"The scourge of bed bugs is a real issue in New York City. Setting up a notification system for the public transit that so many people rely upon - and where infestations have occurred in the past - is a way of helping to check the spread of these parasites, which can be incredibly difficult to get rid of once they have established themselves."
NYC politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 days ago

Will Cal Fire get funding for more year-round firefighters in California's state budget?

"Proponents of the bills argue that with climate change leading to more frequent wildfires, California requires a full-time, year-round firefighting workforce to manage these ongoing threats."
SF politics
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