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.POLITICO19h agoWhole story →CultureTechnology
It took four years, but a Capitol Hill office finally has a union contractStaffers for Rep. Ro Khanna recently ratified a collectively bargained agreement after protracted negotiations.POLITICO19h agoWhole story →Economy
California Dems seek safeguards against election misinformationSens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla have written to top tech executives including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai.POLITICO5d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentAlex Padillamidterm election preparations
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