The Nation’s Emergency Cell Network Failed in Emergencies. Lawmakers Want Change.
Federal authorities are pushing for more oversight of the multibillion-dollar backup network, operated by AT&T. Source link
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Maine lawmakers pass temporary ban on large data centers
Lawmakers in Maine passed a temporary ban on new, large data centers in the state this week. If Gov. Janet Mills signs the legislation, the state will become the first to ban data centers. Daniel Kool, a cost-of-living reporter for the Portland Press Herald, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link
Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
WASHINGTON — Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to longstanding concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans. A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence … Read more
Maine Lawmakers Pass Ban on Large Data Centers
The bill, which blocks centers that draw over 20 megawatts of power until late 2027, is headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Source link
Dem fundraising giant in the hot seat as GOP lawmakers demand answers over dodged subpoena
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Republicans are demanding ActBlue, a top Democratic campaign fundraising apparatus, turn over international communications, probing whether the organization knowingly misled lawmakers and dodged subpoenas to hide weaknesses in its screening process to weed out illegal, overseas donations. House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., House Judiciary … Read more
Lawmakers push for Rep. Swalwell to leave Congress amid sexual assault allegations
Lawmakers push for Rep. Swalwell to leave Congress amid sexual assault allegations – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers are pushing for California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to leave Congress after sexual assault allegations were made against the politician. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Source link
Congress returns to battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran war
WASHINGTON — After a two-week recess, Congress returns Monday to a growing agenda. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It needs to fund the still-shuttered Department of Homeland Security, for which Republicans want to pass a separate, party-line bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol. And … Read more
Lawmakers put expulsion threats atop House agenda as return sets up high-stakes week
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The push to forcibly remove multiple scandal-ridden members of Congress is picking up steam with several potential expulsion votes on deck this week. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, are expected to face an immediate expulsion threat when the House returns from a two-week recess … Read more
Fallout from Eric Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House. Swalwell, who is running for governor of California, is facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including from a former staffer who alleged he sexually assaulted her. He has denied the … Read more
Venezuelan lawmakers approve a sweeping mining bill to lure foreign investors
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill to regulate the country’s mining as it seeks to attract leery foreign investors to a once-private industry that has long been exploited by criminal groups with ties to the government. It is the latest legislative initiative by acting President Delcy Rodríguez since the self-proclaimed socialist … Read more