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Biden Signs Bill Forcing TikTok Sale or U.S. Ban

President Biden signs a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok within nine months or face a U.S. ban. The legislation passes with strong bipartisan support despite criticism over free speech concerns.

AI Deepfake Porn Threatens Women as Lawmakers Scramble to Respond

Non-consensual AI deepfake pornography creates a growing crisis for women's safety and mental health. Lawmakers introduce bills to criminalize this digital exploitation, but federal protections remain absent.

Lawmakers Scramble to Address Rapid Rise of Artificial Intelligence

Congress is turning its attention to artificial intelligence regulation as the technology advances faster than existing laws can handle. Lawmakers face a steep learning curve to understand AI before drafting effective legislation.

OpenAI CEO Faces Congress as Lawmakers Seek AI Guardrails

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee as policymakers demand regulation for generative AI tools like ChatGPT. The hearing highlights growing concerns over AI misuse and the rapid investment sweeping the tech industry.

Divided Government Heralds New Challenges for Biden's Legislative Agenda

President Biden faces a stalled legislative agenda as Republicans prepare to take control of the House of Representatives following the 2022 midterms. Experts warn that even basic governing tasks like raising the debt ceiling will become significantly more difficult.

Biden Celebrates Democratic Midterm Results, Signals Willingness to Work With GOP

President Biden praises Democrats for defying historical expectations and avoiding a predicted red wave in the midterm elections. He also expresses readiness to cooperate with Republicans and hints at a 2024 reelection announcement early next year.

VinFast Promises $7,500 Rebate If New EV Tax Credit Rules Block Buyers

As new U.S. legislation makes the federal EV tax credit harder to obtain, VinFast guarantees a $7,500 direct discount for ineligible preorder customers.

US Lawmakers Advance Landmark Privacy Bill and CHIPS Act in July

The House Energy and Commerce Committee advances the American Data Privacy and Protection Act while the House passes the CHIPS and Science Act. Antitrust advocates also continue pushing for votes on major tech competition bills.

2022 Midterm Elections Leave Control of Congress Undecided

Votes are still being counted across the country as key House and Senate races remain too close to call. Democrats secure a major win in Pennsylvania while the battle for the House majority hinges on unresolved races in several states.

Lawmakers Clash Over Free Speech and Taxes After Musk's Twitter Buyout

Lawmakers offer sharply divided reactions to Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter, with Republicans cheering a return of free speech and Democrats demanding higher taxes on the billionaire.