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Democrats Want To Tax AI Companies for Job Losses That Haven't Happened

The proposed tax would rise with unemployment and fund a new federal jobs program—even though AI has yet to cause mass unemployment.

Reason

OpenAI’s rogue hacking incident was a warning shot. Will it be a wake-up call to finally create AI safety regulation?

AI policy experts and safety researchers call the AI agents’ attack on Hugging Face “a wake-up call.”

Fortune

Thomas Massie Sparks a Democratic Civil War Over Israel

His amendment to cut all military aid to Israel split the Democratic Party almost evenly.

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House defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it

Backing by 103 Democrats underscores how sentiment in party towards Israel and Netanyahu government has soured

The Guardian - US

Dems split on Massie effort to zero out Israel security aid

The House Wednesday shot down an amendment to a State Department spending bill that would have blocked billions in U.S. military aid to Israel, but a substantial number of Democrats voted to cut off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war machine. The chamber defeated Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment,…

Roll Call

U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee(NRCC) are targeting a combined total of 74 congressional districts this election cycle.

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U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

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Artificial intelligence becomes ripe target for taxes

Some progressives are floating various plans to spread the wealth of the AI boom in the run-up to the midterm elections this fall, with proposals ranging from taxes on AI tokens to an excise tax on the energy used by data centers. But other stakeholders are urging a more cautious approach, and…

Roll Call

House tensions erupt as Rashida Tlaib pushes vote to constrain Trump on Lebanon

The House fell into chaos after a Republican accused Tlaib of liking to "hang out" with terrorists.

Axios

Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district

The boundaries of the 35th Congressional District in South Central Texas were redrawn in 2025 to favor GOP candidates as requested by President Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Greg Casar unveils bill targeting utility costs as part of progressives’ “affordability agenda”

The proposal is part of a package from the Casar-led Congressional Progressive Caucus focused on cost of living. It’s unlikely to go anywhere but could give Democrats a campaign blueprint.

The Texas Tribune

JetBlue’s hidden pricing trick just got exposed and passengers are suing after discovering what the airline knows about them

JetBlue just got hit with a lawsuit alleging the airline uses passengers’ personal data to jack up ticket prices, and the whole thing started with a recent X post. A proposed class action complaint filed this week claims JetBlue tracks everything from your payment details to your browsing habits, then…

The Mary Sue

Did JetBlue Just Admit the Quiet Part Out Loud?

JetBlue is in hot water after accidentally saying the quiet part out loud when it comes to airline pricing.

The Mary Sue

Democrats says ICE’s notorious Dilley detention center is operating in ‘a new era of secrecy’ under new DHS chief

Dozens of families with young children and infants are locked up inside a ‘creepy’ rural detention center, lawmakers say

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Can Congress stop the ‘straight greed’ of US sports teams leaving their cities?

From Brooklyn to Oakland, relocations have left scars. US lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar now want to give communities a chance to fight back

Latin Times

Texas Lawmakers Cornyn, Casar Clash at Austin Airport Over DHS Funding: 'Tell Your Democrats to Vote to Pay These Poor People'

Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed publicly outside Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during a press event highlighting the impact of a partial DHS shutdown on federal workers.

The Guardian - US

Texas lawmakers spar over DHS funding as long lines loom at US airports

John Cornyn and Greg Casar debate TSA agent pay outside Austin airport as partial shutdown enters second month

Axios

Polititicans must recalibrate Latino outreach, Univision exec says at SXSW

"Language is important. Culture is more important," Ignacio Meyer said.

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Carmen Mejia Walks Free in Texas Wrongful Conviction Case After 22 Years Behind Bars

Carmen Mejia, a Texas woman, has been exonerated after spending 22 years in prison for the death of a baby. New evidence has cleared her name.

The Texas Tribune

Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting

Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats urged to demand ‘real reforms’ over ICE funding bill

Progressive caucus leader Greg Casar calls for five ‘non-negotiable’ items to be included before Democrats vote yes

Texas Observer

At the Texas AFL-CIO, a Changing of the Guard in a Time of Growth

“No one has done more than Rick Levy for the modern-day labor movement in Texas.”

Axios

House Democrats force vote on kicking GOP Rep. Cory Mills off Armed Services Committee

Democrats have repeatedly — and successfully — used the threat of censure against Mills to ward off GOP rebukes.

The Texas Tribune

Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state

Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.

Roll Call

Court blocks use of GOP-redrawn Texas congressional map - Roll Call

A panel of federal judges on Tuesday blocked Texas from using its new congressional map in next year’s midterm elections.

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