SEN MICHAEL BENNET

Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Fed Nominee Asked About Links to Jeffrey Epstein

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the leading Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, has sent a letter to Kevin Warsh asking him to explain any contact he may have had with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Warsh was chosen by President Trump to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

New AI Bill Sparks Debate Over Copyright, Privacy and Fairness

Sen. Marsha Blackburn has drafted a new AI law that tackles several contentious topics, from how companies use copyrighted material in training models to the rise of fake celebrity videos. The proposal also pushes for ending Section 230, a 1996 rule that shields online platforms from liability wh

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Mullin Faces Tough Questions Before Leading Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Deputy Attorney General Holds Back Key Epstein File, Senator Says

Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, claiming that Blanche is preventing the DEA from sharing an unredacted document tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The file in question is a 69‑page profile that the Department of Justice once gave to the DEA’s Organized Crime Dr

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Senator Cassidy’s Big Test: Vaccine Politics and a Fight for Re‑election

Senator Bill Cassidy, once known as a strong supporter of vaccines, now faces a tough test in Louisiana. He voted for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who is skeptical about many vaccines, to head the Department of Health. That decision has put him in a tight spot with voters who trust him to protect p

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

St. Louis Recorder Race: A New Contender Steps Up

Michael Butler has decided not to run for St. Louis recorder again. This news leaves a gap in the race, but it also opens up new opportunities. Butler has been a familiar face in local politics, and his decision to step back is notable. The recorder's office is a crucial part of city government. It

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Reno Blog Battle: Meme, Money, and a Protection Order

Michael Leonard, a local blogger, is fighting back against Reno mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton after a temporary protection order (TPO) was issued against him. Leonard argues that the order is unwarranted and that his actions do not meet Nevada’s legal definition of harassment or stalking. He says t

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Iran Conflict Funding: Senate View on Democrat Opposition

Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, spoke to Newsmax about the possibility that Democrats may refuse emergency money for U. S. military actions in Iran. She explained that partisan politics could hinder Congress if the Trump administration seeks funds to keep fighting there. Fischer

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Crypto Law Fight: Senator Demands Clean Rules After Big Settlement

Senator Warren is stepping up her criticism of the SEC after it dropped a case against Tron founder Justin Sun. She says the agency gave Sun a free pass for investing $90 million in Donald Trump’s crypto ventures. Sun had poured money into the Trump family’s platform, World Liberty Financial, and

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Government Ads Raise Questions Over Money and Connections

Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are asking three companies that landed a $220 million advertising deal to explain how they might have helped former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski make money. The firms involved are Safe America Media, People Who

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