House lawmakers
Coverage of House lawmakers in the Nexus archive.
- House lawmakers are pressing DoorDash to explain its use of a Chinese AI model
House lawmakers are demanding DoorDash explain its use of the Chinese AI model Kimi K2.6 developed by Moonshot AI. The chairs of two House panels are seeking clarification on the deployment of this AI model.
- House lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan bill to give the government power to shut down rogue AI
House lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan bill called the AI Kill Switch Act to require developers of powerful AI systems to include shutdown capabilities. The bill imposes civil penalties of up to $20 million per day for noncompliance.
- Pentagon briefs House lawmakers on Iran war
The Pentagon briefed a bipartisan group of House lawmakers on the U.S. war with Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East region.
- House narrowly passes massive annual defense policy bill
The House narrowly passed a nearly $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill with a 216-212 vote, featuring six Democrats voting in favor and seven Republicans voting against. The legislation advances amid tensions over military spending and the war in Iran.
- Mamdani laughs off moderate manifesto, defends backing New York candidates
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani laughed when informed about a Democratic manifesto opposing socialism backed by House lawmakers and defended his legislative agenda supported by New York candidates aligned with his political views.
- Billionaire investor Leon Black is set to testify to Congress about $158M in payments to Epstein
Billionaire investor Leon Black is set to testify to Congress about $158M in payments to Jeffrey Epstein. House lawmakers are questioning him as part of an investigation into Epstein and his associates.
- ‘Third leg of the stool:’ House lawmakers set to debate crypto tax bills as questions still loom
House lawmakers are set to debate cryptocurrency tax bills as questions remain about how tax rules should apply to digital assets.
- House lawmakers want the Navy to deploy drone boats faster
House lawmakers are urging the Navy to accelerate the deployment of drone boats. The request focuses on speeding up the integration of unmanned surface vessels into naval operations.
- House lawmakers introduce draft for national AI framework
Bipartisan House lawmakers introduced a draft national AI framework aiming to preempt state laws on AI, minimize risks, and expand research. The draft proposes overriding state regulations targeting AI model development for three years.
- Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
Blanche confirmed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is not proceeding with the 'anti-weaponization' fund. House lawmakers were informed of the decision during a statement.
- Former AG Pam Bondi tells lawmakers Ghislaine Maxwell should ‘die in prison’
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted accomplice of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, should 'die in prison' during a House lawmakers' investigation into the Department of Justice's handling of the case.
- Pam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files
Pam Bondi is undergoing closed-door questioning by House lawmakers regarding Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases. The investigation centers on Epstein's cases.
- US Senate again rejects resolution to force authorization for Iran war
The U.S. Senate rejected a seventh resolution to force congressional authorization for President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran, with a 49-50 vote. The war, launched on Feb. 28, resulted in 13 American deaths and 404 injuries, with a claimed $29 billion cost. A ceasefire remains disputed, and hostilities are described as ongoing by some lawmakers.
- Pilots accidentally broadcast 'meowing' over Reagan National Airport frequency
Pilots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport made meowing sounds on an open air traffic control frequency, prompting a controller's sarcastic response. The incident, which went viral, occurred amid renewed scrutiny of aviation safety following a deadly 2025 midair collision near the airport and ongoing debates over communication protocols.