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Jon Stewart Exposes Donald Trump’s Potentially World-Ending GriftStewart knows why Trump’s not stopping the AI apocalypse.

The Daily Beast14h agoWhole story →

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Gridlock looms on congressional stock trade ban as parties clash over divestmentThe Senate last week killed a bill that would ban members of Congress and their spouses from buying individual stocks.

Baltimore News20h agoWhole story →

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Cable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership capCable industry to sue, says FCC can't repeal TV ownership limit set by Congress.

Ars Technica22h agoWhole story →

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Hungary hauls ex-foreign minister in to explain how he got a top job at BYD months after arranging government contractsPéter Szijjártó faced lawmakers over BYD dealings after helping secure its first European plant and $63.7 million in state assistance

Fortune1d agoWhole story →

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NJ bill would limit companies' AI surveillance of employeesA Clifton firm wanted to use AI to take 160 photos a day of an employee who worked at home, a suit says. She asked for an accommodation but was fired.

Asbury Park Press1d agoWhole story →

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Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategyAnthropic's AI regulation push mirrors Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto lobbying playbook, with millions in donations and safety rhetoric critics call capture.

Fox News2d agoWhole story →

Does Jared Kushner Know What a Conflict of Interest Is?CNN published an investigation earlier this week detailing how an investment fund operated by Jared Kushner, who has acted as a key Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiator and leader on Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” also holds the largest stake in an Israeli financial institution that backs arms manufacturers involved in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza—one of…

Mother Jones3d agoWhole story →

Trump Is Hosting Yet Another Meme Coin Dinner: Here Are the DetailsThe TRUMP meme coin project is inviting its top 185 holders to a Nov. 22 gala dinner with President Trump two weeks after ethics disputes over his crypto interests helped stall the Clarity Act in the Senate.

Decrypt3d agoWhole story →

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DOJ not reopening criminal probe into Powell, Blanche saysThe U.S. Justice Department is not reopening a criminal probe into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cost overruns related to the central bank's building renovation project, a DOJ spokesperson said on Friday. Attorney General Todd ⁠Blanche, in comments to Bloomberg News, which first reported the ‌development, said he has not ruled out…

Spokane Spokesman-Review4d agoWhole story →

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Democrats launch $3.4M corruption-focused ad campaign against Susan CollinsAs Election Day nears, WinSenate's campaign aims to weaken Collins' political strength of bringing federal money to Maine.

Portland Press Herald4d agoWhole story →

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Mamdani hit with complaint over communications with social media influencers: reportA Texas-based government watchdog group filed a complaint against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Baltimore News4d agoWhole story →

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World Business Chicago skips hearing on Mayor Brandon Johnson videosIn four videos , the mayor narrates investments on the city's South, West, Southwest and Northwest sides. To critics, the videos amount to campaign-style promotions rather than an effort to attract global businesses.

Chicago Tribune5d agoWhole story →

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Why did Ossoff oppose congressional stock trading limits? It’s complicated.Republicans are accusing U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of hypocrisy after he helped stall a congressional stock-trading ban. But he says the bill was poisoned by voting restrictions.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →

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Why Trump’s Crypto Business Wants to Become a BankSen. Elizabeth Warren decries the first family’s latest crypto play as a “clear conflict of interest and corruption.”

Mother Jones5d agoWhole story →

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Democratic Lawmakers Seek Probe of US Government Ads Featuring TrumpUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

U.S. News & World Report5d agoWhole story →

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FCC chair says no issue with taxpayerOct. 1 (UPI) -- Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said he sees no issue with the White House's taxpayer-funded campaign-style

Breitbart News Network6d agoWhole story →

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FCC head says government-funded Trump ads are ‘normal’ and ‘don’t raise any red flags’Brendan Carr said the ads are “normal-course public service announcements” and nothing that would “merit any sort of” review by the Federal Communications Commission.

NBC News6d agoWhole story →

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Every Senate Democrat Just Voted Against Stock Trading Ban-Here’s WhySenator Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of "Swiss-cheese legislating" as Democrats opposed a stock trading ban bill.

Newsweek6d agoWhole story →

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Former Pittsburgh cop known for investigating animal abuse settles lawsuit against cityA former Pittsburgh police officer who spent the bulk of her career enforcing animal cruelty laws will receive an $85,000 payment from the city to settle a federal employment lawsuit. City Council could vote on the payment to Christine Luffey, who began her work in the police bureau in July

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review6d agoWhole story →

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Senate Democrats block stock trading ban, prevent GOP voter ID winSenate Democrats blocked a GOP bill combining a stock trading ban for lawmakers with voter ID requirements. Republicans plan a second vote on AI data centers and electricity costs.

Fox News6d agoSources (2)Whole story →

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