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Democrats in Key House, Senate Races Sign AI Regulation Pledge Amid Data Center Scrutiny
Eighteen candidates, including 17 Democrats and independent Dan Osborn, commit to five-pronged approach to artificial intelligence oversight.
GOP Nominee for Texas House Seat Apologizes for Crude Online Posts
Jorge Borrego, running for a state House seat in Texas, issued the apology after initially laughing off the posts earlier this week.
Senate Democrats Press Netanyahu on Surge in West Bank Violence
A majority of Senate Democrats signed a letter calling on the Israeli prime minister to address rising violence against Palestinians in occupied territories.
Second Dan Sullivan Advances, Setting Up Bizarre Alaska Senate Ballot
Independent candidate with same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan joins general election alongside former Rep. Mary Peltola in race complicated by ranked-choice voting.
Hasan Piker Claims El-Sayed Is Performing Political Calculated Moderation on Israel to Appeal Wider Audience
The Democratic Michigan Senate nominee has faced Republican criticism for not renouncing the controversial streamer, who says their positions remain aligned despite public distancing.
Senate Democrats Reject Amendment Expanding Ban on Sex Offenders Holding California Public Office
The party-line vote defeated Republican efforts to include Tier 1 and Tier 2 sex offenders in the disqualification criteria under AB 2691.
Clinton-Appointed Judge Blocks Ohio Voter Citizenship Proof Law, State Vows Appeal
Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. ruled that HB 54's proof-of-citizenship requirement conflicts with the federal National Voter Registration Act.
Democratic House Candidate Defends 2016 Comments Backing Graphic Music Video Depicting Violence Against Women
Bobby Pulido, challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Texas' 15th District, said the video depicting sexual violence and murder was a matter of artistic direction.
Several States Will Decide Voter ID, Citizenship Ballot Measures This Year
Voters in multiple states will weigh proposals that could change identification requirements and eligibility rules at the ballot box.
Flock Safety Cameras Under Bipartisan Scrutiny as Lawmakers Push Fourth Amendment Guardrails
Automatic license plate reader technology has expanded with AI capabilities, prompting bipartisan legislative efforts to impose federal restrictions on mass surveillance tools.