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technology18 days ago

Nvidia’s AI export push tests Capitol Hill’s appetite for regulation

Capitol Hill’s AI policy debate intensifies as Nvidia presses to loosen export restrictions on high-end chips—especially to China—drawing skepticism from lawmakers who fear empowering a top U.S. competitor and potential AI risks, even as Trump signals a nuanced stance and Republicans press for safety measures. The live updates also touch on related political moves, including a retiring senator joining USC, cross‑party endorsements in a New York race, a crypto‑backed super PAC spending in Ohio to defeat Sherrod Brown, and a defamation fight over an Ohio ad.

via Politico|
#ai#ai-safety#capitol-hill
McConnell’s frail return prompts GOP guidance as he nearly votes with Democrats
us-politics22 days ago

McConnell’s frail return prompts GOP guidance as he nearly votes with Democrats

Back on the Hill after hospitalization, 84-year-old Mitch McConnell appeared frail at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, needing assistance as a clerk called votes; a fellow Republican, John Boozman, leaned in to cue him to say 'aye,' allowing the farm bill to advance and fueling debate over aging lawmakers. The moment comes after McConnell’s recovery from recent health issues, with his team emphasizing he will participate in tough votes when needed.

via independent.co.uk|
#agriculture-committee#capitol-hill#farm-bill
McConnell’s 92 days of paid leave fuels online backlash over lawmakers’ pay
world23 days ago

McConnell’s 92 days of paid leave fuels online backlash over lawmakers’ pay

Senate Republican Mitch McConnell returned after a 92‑day absence caused by a fall and pneumonia, drawing online scrutiny over taxpayer-funded pay for absent lawmakers amid discussions of unpaid family leave for ordinary workers. Payroll data show he earned about $43,500 during the absence while his office staff continued to be paid, and he cited lingering effects of childhood polio as he pledged to attend major votes as he resumes duties.

via The Independent|
#capitol-hill#instagram#mitch-mcconnell
US-Venezuela oil deal promises access to vast reserves amid uncertainty
world1 month ago

US-Venezuela oil deal promises access to vast reserves amid uncertainty

AP reports a new arrangement giving the US access to Venezuela’s oil reserves, with a claimed 55% of the output for the US, but crucial details like the operator, who funds investments, and the exact ownership split remain unclear. Analysts caution the process will take years and face logistical, political, and market hurdles, while reactions in Venezuela and in Washington are mixed—some praise the potential gain, others decry it as a power play. Major oil players such as Chevron and Exxon declined comment.

via AP News|
#capitol-hill#maduro#oil-industry
Rahal Calls Capitol Hill Street Run a Defining Moment for IndyCar's Freedom Grand Prix
sports1 month ago

Rahal Calls Capitol Hill Street Run a Defining Moment for IndyCar's Freedom Grand Prix

IndyCar’s Graham Rahal says racing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., in front of Capitol Hill, is an iconic moment to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary; he’ll join about two dozen drivers for the inaugural street race, with practice and qualifying ahead and broadcasts on FS1/FS2 and FOX.

via Fox News|
#capitol-hill#freedom-250-grand-prix#graham-rahal
MAGA Rift Deepens Over Hemp Ban Centered on Susie Wiles
politics2 months ago

MAGA Rift Deepens Over Hemp Ban Centered on Susie Wiles

The White House flips on a hemp-ban policy tied to a stopgap funding bill, with Susie Wiles—Trump’s longtime aide nicknamed the “ice maiden”—at the center amid scrutiny over ties to an in‑law’s hemp business. While the White House denies lobbying on hemp, lawmakers voice confusion and debate whether to delay or enforce the ban, leading to tense exchanges in meetings and highlighting a growing MAGA internal rift over the issue.

via The Daily Beast|
#capitol-hill#hemp#politics
Capitol CNCT Debuts Anonymous Hill Office Ratings
politics2 months ago

Capitol CNCT Debuts Anonymous Hill Office Ratings

Capitol CNCT founder David Tennent launches 'The Scoop,' a verified, anonymous review platform for Capitol Hill offices that lets staffers rate lawmakers and the workplaces they run; reviews are screened to confirm the staffer worked for the office, aiming to prevent retaliation and increase transparency. Early data show Republican offices drawing more reviews than Democratic ones, with mixed ratings across both chambers, and the project intended to provide constructive feedback to improve office culture amid ongoing ethics scrutiny.

via Fox News|
#capitol-cnct#capitol-hill#congressional-staff
politics2 months ago

Nvidia's Huang Heads to Washington to Champion U.S. AI Leadership

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang travels to Washington to press lawmakers from both parties on American leadership in artificial intelligence, highlighting Nvidia’s pledge to help build up to $500 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure and his support for open-source AI as a safety, innovation, and sovereignty booster; he is set to meet Sen. Mark Warner and other leaders as OpenAI’s Sam Altman also plans DC talks, underscoring a busy week of AI-policy engagement on Capitol Hill.

via Politico|
#ai-policy#capitol-hill#jensen-huang
politics2 months ago

Recon 3.0 in peril as Johnson races to lock GOP on a $95B budget framework

Johnson is pushing Recon 3.0, a $95 billion GOP budget framework, through House committees, but several fiscal hawks haven’t committed yet, risking a delay past the August recess. The push hinges on committee support and offsets, with leadership signaling a possible future reconciliation bill (4.0) to cover remaining priorities. Meanwhile, Democrats press on Trump’s election-security agenda and a separate effort on bipartisan paid leave, as House Republicans weigh a stopgap funding measure that could be tied to the SAVE America Act ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|
#budget#capitol-hill#government-funding
politics2 months ago

GOP accelerates plan to shrink the Education Department amid a Capitol Hill funding and confirmation blitz

Republicans push a 10-bill package to permanently move Education Department programs to other federal agencies, effectively downsizing the department, while Capitol Hill buzzes with confirmation hearings (notably Todd Blanche’s bid to be attorney general amid Epstein-file scrutiny) and a sprint to finalize a $95 billion reconciliation package covering defense, farm aid, and other items, along with ongoing debates on Israel aid, vaccine policy, and crypto regulation.

via Politico|
#budget-reconciliation#capitol-hill#education-department
politics2 months ago

GOP Breaks Floor Stalemate, Ties Elections Bill to Funding Push

House Republicans end a weeks-long floor logjam by approving a 215-211 procedural vote to reopen the floor and set up votes on fiscal 2027 State Department funding, while Speaker Johnson moves to attach the SAVE America Act to the funding bill to win hard-liner support; negotiations on immigration and a broader reconciliation package continue as leadership faces internal pressure. Senate dynamics are affected by McConnell’s hospitalization, with a stalled farm bill, and Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline Graham Nordone sworn in to fill the seat. Separately, Sen. Andy Kim introduces the Digital Age Assurance Act to age-verify online users, while Democrats push back on Israel aid amendments and NDAA debates.

via Politico|
#budget-reconciliation#capitol-hill#house-of-representatives