Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.Hartford Courant8d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyBernie MorenoElissa Slotkinchinese car ban bill delay
Push to restrict ‘jawboning’ advanced by Senate Commerce panelWASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved, 18-10, legislation by Chairman Ted Cruz that would limit government coercion of broadcasters and online platforms, despite concerns about its impact on conversations with artificial intelligence platforms. Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,…Hartford Courant21d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyBrian SchatzJacky RosenTed Cruzsenate commerce committee vote
State asks judge to reconsider bail of ex-Palm Beach clerk in child sex abuse caseMIAMI — Florida prosecutors formally asked an Orange County judge Tuesday to reconsider his order to release on bail Mike Caruso, the former Palm Beach County Clerk appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is facing charges of kidnapping and sexually abusing a child. At a hearing Friday, prosecutors had requested that Caruso be detained until his trial,…Hartford Courant1mo agoWhole story →JusticeRon DeSantischild sex abuse case ruling
Senator presses Hegseth to keep US military out of midterm electionsDemocratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won’t send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.Hartford Courant2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityElissa Slotkinmidterm elections interference
