🇺🇸 Discussion: Congress, The Senate, The House of Representatives - Part I

[MagnarTheGreat]

AI Deepfake Porn Bill Heads to House In Taylor Swift Aftermath

The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at cracking down on the proliferation of sexually explicit deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence—addressing a bipartisan concern as the emerging technology has become more accessible and sophisticated.

news.bloomberglaw.com

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Introduction of DEFIANCE Act to Combat Use of Non-Consensual, Sexually-Explicit “Deepfake” Media

WASHINGTON, D.C.

ocasio-cortez.house.gov

Deepfake bill would open door for victims to sue creators

Sens. Dick Durbin, Lindsey Graham and Josh Hawley plan to introduce the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act on Tuesday.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[InCali]

Warren Bill Would Overturn Supreme Court Decision Gutting Federal Agency Power | Common Dreams

"The Supreme Court's overturning of Chevron undermines our government's ability to promote worker safety, ensure clean air and water, and protect consumers," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

www.commondreams.org

I absolutely adore that woman.

 

[blueharvest]

Bernie Sanders condemns speech to Congress by ‘war criminal’ Netanyahu

Independent senator says in floor speech invitation to Israeli PM, due to give address on Wednesday, is ‘disgrace’

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

Warren Bill Would Overturn Supreme Court Decision Gutting Federal Agency Power | Common Dreams

"The Supreme Court's overturning of Chevron undermines our government's ability to promote worker safety, ensure clean air and water, and protect consumers," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

www.commondreams.org

Yes, please!

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Netanyahu to Congress: 'America and Israel must stand together'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was back on Capitol Hill Wednesday to address a joint session of Congress over his country's ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.

www.scrippsnews.com

Pelosi says Netanyahu gave ‘the worst’ speech to Congress from any foreign leader

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4790348-pelosi-netanyahu-worst-speech-congress/

 

[Lily Adler]

Netanyahu to Congress: 'America and Israel must stand together'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was back on Capitol Hill Wednesday to address a joint session of Congress over his country's ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.

www.scrippsnews.com

Pelosi says Netanyahu gave ‘the worst’ speech to Congress from any foreign leader

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4790348-pelosi-netanyahu-worst-speech-congress/

He's going to support Trump.

 

[squeekness]

Too busy off each other's heads. That and having mini trials for people who didn't actually commit any crimes.

 

[squeekness]

He's going to support Trump.

Of course. Trump will let him wipe out the Palestinians without a peep of protest.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Of course. Trump will let him wipe out the Palestinians without a peep of protest.

Biden's already been doing that.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Shocker: House GOP gives up on Biden impeachment dreams

If there was any question that the House GOP’s investigations into President Joe Biden and his “crime family” were purely political, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer just put that ...

www.dailykos.com

The instant Biden dropped out from reelection they scratched out his name "Biden" and replaced it with "Harris".

 

[squeekness]

Biden's already been doing that.

Biden at least complained about the deaths and asked for caution. Trump wouldn't do that.

 

[Lily Adler]

Moderate Dems: Here's your money, Israel. Just kill less people okay.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[blueharvest]

House to form taskforce to investigate Trump assassination attempt

Bill passes 416-0 in favor of bipartisan group to look at security failings surrounding Pennsylvania rally shooting

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Senate to push forward with child online safety bills this week

The Kid’s Online Safety Act and Children’s and the Teens Online Privacy Protection Act are likely to pass the Senate by next week. The House may takes its time.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Sithborg]

The House Traitor Caucus is really going to have a shutdown fight right before the election. Brilliant strategy.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

They’ve been of track to lose the House for a while why not dig downward more they say.

 

[InCali]

'Kamala broke Zoom': How 1.64 lakh women participating in election campaign make history; raise $2 million dollars - Times of India

US News: Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign saw unprecedented support, with a record-breaking Zoom call attended by 164,000 participants and raising over

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Trump Says “You Can Be Evil” So Long as You Get Good Ratings

Donald Trump has revealed what’s really important to him.

newrepublic.com

 

[InCali]

Speaking of Ratings....

Oh those crazy cat ladies

 

[blueharvest]

Republican Says He Regrets Calling Kamala Harris a ‘DEI Hire’ But Adds ‘It Was The Truth’

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) expressed regret for referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as a "DEI hire," but also backed his claim, insisting it's "the truth."

www.mediaite.com

 

[blueharvest]

House Republicans say they support IVF but are divided over how to protect it

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said at the House GOP's annual retreat this week that his party strongly supports IVF but he doesn't believe Congress should legislate on it.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[InCali]

Republican Says He Regrets Calling Kamala Harris a ‘DEI Hire’ But Adds ‘It Was The Truth’

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) expressed regret for referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as a "DEI hire," but also backed his claim, insisting it's "the truth."

www.mediaite.com

When an apology is not an apology. These people just can't help themselves.

House Republicans say they support IVF but are divided over how to protect it

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said at the House GOP's annual retreat this week that his party strongly supports IVF but he doesn't believe Congress should legislate on it.

www.nbcnews.com

How about this? Mind your own goddamn business. Problem solved.

 

[Lily Adler]

When an apology is not an apology. These people just can't help themselves.


How about this? Mind your own goddamn business. Problem solved.

It's like when Trump was supposed to apologize about his comments on Charlottesville, but couldn't.