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Social media algorithms threaten democracy, experts tell senators
Facebook, Google, Twitter go up against researchers who say algorithms pose existential threats to individual thought, and democracy itself.
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Congress’ embrace of technology is slow, hampered by tradition
Vermont and at least 10 foreign legislatures allow remote voting for members, but Congress is held back by tradition and partisanship.
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How can Congress evolve with technology? Let’s look to Brazil
Parliaments in Europe, Asia and South America used digital voting during the pandemic. CQ Roll Call breaks down how Congress could go remote.
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Census results start wave of litigation over new maps
Within hours after the Census Bureau’s release of reapportionment results, the first wave of redistricting lawsuits hit federal courthouses.
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Leahy tees up return of earmarks in Senate spending bills
Leahy announced a return to earmarking, clearing the way for senators to request funding for home-state projects for first time in a decade.
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Census: California, Northeast, Midwest lose House seats
Census results showed Rhode Island avoided going down to just one House member, while New York missed out on a seat by 89 people.
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Lawmakers spar in Supreme Court case on nonprofit donor disclosure
The cases touch on hot-button issues, including social media, the Jan. 6 insurrection, and the influence of anonymous donors.
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It’s up to Democrats to pass a policing bill
ANALYSIS — If Congress can’t compromise on a policing bill, Democrats’ decision to wait until 2021 would look like a miscalculation.
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Bronaugh looks set to advance as USDA’s second-in-command
Bronaugh would be the first woman of color to become deputy Agriculture secretary if the Senate confirms her
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Watch: House passes DC statehood bill once again, despite uphill fight in Senate
The House passed a bill Thursday that would make Washington the 51st state, but the bill faces a difficult fight ahead in the Senate.
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Though never adopted, the ‘Green New Deal’ left its mark
A new version was introduced this week, but the original's influence can be seen in the aggressive climate agenda set by President Joe Biden.
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House set to vote on DC statehood, but all eyes are on the Senate
The focus on passage of a D.C. statehood bill has shifted to the Senate as the issue takes the national stage and impatience mounts.
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Urgent Capitol security needs put spotlight on ‘sleepy’ spending bill
The urgent Capitol security needs exposed by the Jan. 6 attack on Congress has put focus on the smallest of the spending bills.
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Democrats unimpressed by GOP’s $568 billion infrastructure plan
Republicans characterize their counteroffer to Biden's $2 trillion plan as a starting point to serious negotiations.
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Senate passes AAPI bill with wide bipartisan support
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono called the vote a “strong stand” that “sends a clear and unmistakable message of solidarity to the AAPI community.”
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Hearings lay bare risks of Afghanistan withdrawal
Armed Services Committee hearings show how the dangers of withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan are front of mind for lawmakers.
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DC statehood bill passes House, but Senate hopes are dim
The House passed a bill Thursday that would make Washington the 51st state, but the measure's journey is far from over.
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FDA finds more problems with Johnson & Johnson contractor
Johnson & Johnson contractor may have spoiled more COVID-19 vaccine doses than previously understood, a scathing FDA report said.
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Modernization Committee eyes accountability and new proposals
The House Modernization Committee will meet this week to set its agenda for the current congress, focusing on transparency and culture.
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House passes temporary extension for regulating fentanyl as Schedule 1 drug
The House passed legislation by voice vote Wednesday to extend an expiring provision regulating the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.