Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell’s big college sports win won’t make an AI breakthrough easierThe top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee are contending with deep partisan schisms and distrust on a divisive issue.POLITICO1d agoWhole story →CultureTechnology
Senate bipartisan permitting deal faces a House buzz sawRep. Jared Huffman says most House Democrats oppose the agreement, while key Republican negotiator Brett Guthrie has yet to endorse it.POLITICO5d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetJared HuffmanBrett Guthriepermitting reform debate
Senate negotiators reach deal on permitting textRepublicans and Democrats will soon release details of the deal, even as Democrats hold reservations over Trump’s commitment to allowing more renewable energy projects.POLITICO7d agoWhole story →Planetpermitting reform deal
‘Dammit, something has to happen’: White House preparing plan for 90-day diesel exports banSome GOP lawmakers and oil industry reps are still fighting to stave off an announcement.POLITICO13d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetdiesel exports ban proposal
Newsom signs bill to help prepare Hollywood workers for AIThe measure is one of California’s first laws squarely focused on Hollywood and the rapidly evolving technology.POLITICO17d agoWhole story →TechnologyEducationcalifornia ai worker training bill signing
Former US Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a ‘workhorse’ who shaped water policy, dies at 84Kyl spent almost three decades in Congress, serving in both chambers, and watched his party undergo a drastic transformationPOLITICO19d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetjon kyl death
GOP’s gas tax holiday push falters in HouseThe effort comes as Republican lawmakers are looking for some sort of relief at the pump less than 50 days out from the fall midterms.POLITICO20d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetgas tax holiday push
Democrat targets Trump’s push for publicly-sited AI data centersRep. Dina Titus wants to require hyperscale data centers on federal lands to undergo extensive environmental review and public engagement.POLITICO20d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetDina TitusHR 9340ai data center regulation debate
Republicans are partying in Dallas. Just don't ask them about affordability.GOP lawmakers, candidates and party officials are gathering in the country’s oil capital as the price per barrel hits $100 globally.POLITICO26d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetrepublican convention
