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House backs plan to lock in daylight hours year-round
us-politics2 hours ago

House backs plan to lock in daylight hours year-round

The US House approved the Sunshine Protection Act by a 308-117 vote to end the twice-year clock changes and keep the country on daylight saving time indefinitely, sending the measure toward the Senate. Supporters say it ends unnecessary schedule disruptions and saves effort and money; critics warn about darker winter mornings and potential safety risks. The bill follows bipartisan momentum and Trump’s backing; some regions already opt out of DST, and global practice on DST remains mixed.

via BBC|
#clock-change#daylight-saving-time#permanent-daylight-saving-time
Road to Housing Act becomes law, yet affordability still bites
politics3 days ago

Road to Housing Act becomes law, yet affordability still bites

The ROAD to Housing Act passed with rare bipartisan support and includes regulations to streamline reviews, reduce some construction costs, and broaden small-dollar financing, plus housing voucher and rural renter protections. But experts say its overall impact will be modest because it mostly alters regulations rather than boosting subsidies or incomes, leaving the core affordability crisis—driven by insufficient household incomes and local zoning barriers—largely unaddressed.

via The Conversation|
#affordability#bipartisanship#housing
Lawmakers warn safeguards may be bypassed in US-Saudi civil nuclear pact
world1 month ago

Lawmakers warn safeguards may be bypassed in US-Saudi civil nuclear pact

As the Trump administration moves to submit a civil nuclear cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia to Congress, lawmakers warn that the deal would exempt Riyadh from the nonproliferation gold standard and the IAEA’s additional protocol, potentially enabling uranium enrichment and igniting a regional nuclear-arms race. The agreement would proceed under a bilateral safeguards framework with a 90-day congressional review, a path critics say could undermine longstanding nonproliferation norms and hinge on UAE-style safeguards, while supporters argue it advances diplomacy and energy cooperation.

via Jewish Insider|
#iaea-inspections#nuclear-nonproliferation#saudi-arabia
US House Breaks Ranks to Back Ukraine Aid Despite Trump Pushback
world1 month ago

US House Breaks Ranks to Back Ukraine Aid Despite Trump Pushback

The US House approved the Ukraine Support Act 226-195, with 18 Republicans breaking ranks to back more than $1B in Ukraine security/reconstruction aid and up to $8B in defense-loan funding, a move unlikely to become law without Senate passage and a Trump signature; it followed a separate symbolic vote on Iran as Zelensky urged direct talks with Putin in an open letter amid stalled peace efforts.

via BBC|
#iran-war#putin#ukraine
politics1 month ago

Kean Jr. Energized to Return, but Timeline for Comeback Remains Uncertain

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr., sidelined for nearly three months by an undisclosed illness, says he’s “energized” to return but has not specified a date, signaling a delay in his in-person duties after voting last in March. He faces a four-way Democratic primary in the 7th District as Democrats assess the impact of his absence, while he vows transparency about his medical condition once he resumes full duties.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#new-jersey-7th-district#politics
West Bank Annexation Accelerates, U.S. Lawmakers Warn of Displacement
middle-east1 month ago

West Bank Annexation Accelerates, U.S. Lawmakers Warn of Displacement

Two members of Congress who traveled to Israel and the West Bank say the territory is undergoing a de facto annexation, citing Palestinian village evacuations, home demolitions, a surge in settlements and settler violence. They point to 2025 as a landmark year for settlement expansion, warn that the move jeopardizes the two-state solution and U.S. interests, and urge policy actions such as restoring sanctions on violent actors and restricting West Bank settlers’ access to the US visa waiver program while pushing the West Bank Violence Prevention Act.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#annexation#benjamin-netanyahu#israel-palestine
Wilson Won’t Seek Reelection, Signals Continued Public Life
politics1 month ago

Wilson Won’t Seek Reelection, Signals Continued Public Life

Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson confirms she will not seek a ninth term, saying she’s not retiring and will remain politically engaged. She explains the timing amid Florida’s redrawn maps and a district realignment that concentrates Black voters in District 24, a seat she says carries Carrie Meek’s legacy. Wilson will vet potential successors, continue advocacy for district needs, and pursue other public-oriented work (including a memoir), joking about future runs while emphasizing the importance of voter participation.

via Miami Herald|
#district-24#florida-politics#frederica-wilson
Lawmakers Urge End to Guantánamo Migrant Detention and Cuba-Action Plans
world2 months ago

Lawmakers Urge End to Guantánamo Migrant Detention and Cuba-Action Plans

More than 30 House lawmakers urged top defense, state, and homeland security officials to end migrant detention at Guantánamo Bay and reject any military action against Cuba, warning such moves would be unlawful and destabilizing and would worsen displacement; they also pressed to lift sanctions contributing to Cuba’s humanitarian crisis and oppose plans for a Guantánamo migrant camp, citing the base’s abusive history.

via The Guardian|
#cuba#guantanamo-bay#migrant-detention
Charles's Washington Test: A Royal Tightrope Through Trump’s America
world2 months ago

Charles's Washington Test: A Royal Tightrope Through Trump’s America

King Charles III’s four-day US visit culminates in an address to Congress, a high-stakes diplomatic moment amid a volatile Trump-led environment. The piece argues he must thread a delicate line—supporting American values and transatlantic ties while avoiding provoking Trump—relying on historical precedent and a calm, composed presence to bolster UK‑US relations.

via Financial Times|
#donald-trump#king-charles-iii#swamp-notes
Congress Keeps FISA in Limbo with 10-Day Extension amid 702 Reform Talks
politics2 months ago

Congress Keeps FISA in Limbo with 10-Day Extension amid 702 Reform Talks

Congress voted to extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for 10 days after failing to secure a longer reform package, keeping Section 702 powers that let the NSA collect foreigners’ communications (and incidental Americans’ data) without warrants as lawmakers debate changes like ending the backdoor search loophole; supporters say it aids national security, critics argue it enables mass surveillance; the extension runs to April 30 while negotiations continue, with President Trump pressuring for a no-change extension but signaling openness to extending without reforms.

via BBC|
#fisa#nsa#politics