House Republicans have opened a new inquiry into how U. S. tech firms might be using AI models built in China. The investigation comes as lawmakers push to curb what they see as national‑security risks and to stay ahead in the global AI contest. Both the House Committee on Homeland Security and th
Congress has shown it can act quickly when members misbehave, as three lawmakers recently stepped down after serious accusations. The newest resignation came from Florida’s Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, a Democrat who quit just before her ethics committee vote. The panel had already found her guilty o
Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d
Officials from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark spoke up after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for ships. The statement followed a truce worked out in Lebanon, which paused a long-running dispute in the area. The Nordic leaders didn’t just cheer Iran’s words—they stressed that real peace
Congress returns from a short break and faces a new fight over Trump’s Iran war, a battle that could hurt Republican chances in upcoming elections. Senate Leader Chuck Schumer pushes for another vote to stop the president from acting without Congress, a move that many GOP lawmakers fear will cost
Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an
Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b
Congresswomen plan to show up in white for President Trump’s State of the Union, using clothing as a political tool. The idea started in 2017 when several Democrats wore white to honor women’s right to vote. Since then, most have stuck with that color, except in 2018 when black was chosen to s
Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac
Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.
