First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordability
The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House with bipartisan support, aiming to stop data center energy costs from raising electric bills for families.
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House passes bill to shield consumers from data center price hikes on energy
Under pressure to act on unpopular data centers, the House passed bipartisan legislation to shield consumers from higher energy costs.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, handing Trump more leverage against Moscow
The vote ends a nearly two-year pause in Ukraine assistance from Congress.
House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sending it to Trump
The legislation, which passed the Senate last month, would target Russia’s energy sector by punishing the largest buyers of its oil and gas to slash revenues Russia uses to attack Ukraine.
Democrats begrudgingly hand Trump victory on tariffs in sprawling sanctions bill
Several Democrats joined Republicans to pass the Russia sanctions bill, but critics warn Trump could use broad tariff authority against allies.
Kamala Harris to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
The former vice president endorsed El-Sayed after he won the Senate Democratic primary in Michigan, where Trump beat her by less than 2 percentage points in 2024.
Democrats embraced AI’s growth before Trump came along; now, they want to slow it down
Barack Obama is urging Washington to slow AI development. But, in 2016, his White House praised the technology as the cutting edge of innovation.
Fox News Poll: Squeezed by costs, frustrated voters turn to the Democrats
Trump's 39% job approval and a 26-point endorsement gap could spell trouble for GOP candidates, a new Fox News survey finds before Election Day.
Kiley says he won’t caucus with GOP next year if reelected
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.), a former Republican, said he will not caucus with Republicans next year if he wins reelection. “Congressman Kiley, much has been made about your decision to switch from Republican to independent next year. Are you still going to caucus with Republicans?” Semafor’s Nicholas Wu asked the California representative at a…
Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell dives into the latest in the Kennedy Center saga. Plus, we examine new Republican defectors on the House’s Iran war vote.
Watch live: Trump rallies support for Whatley in North Carolina
President Trump will stump for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina on Wednesday evening, seeking to rally support for the former Republican National Committee chair. Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) for the seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis (R), who will retire at the end of the term.…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s wife files defamation case against Majithia, Harsimrat and Khaira
CM Bhagwant Mann’s wife Gurpreet Kaur files criminal defamation case in Chandigarh against Majithia, Harsimrat Badal and Khaira over allegations.
Eleições 2026: David Almeida realiza caminhada em Parintins e promete fortalecer setor primário no estado | G1
Candidato do Avante ao governo do Amazonas defendeu zoneamento econômico ecológico e a compra da produção rural para merenda escolar no estado em agenda nesta quarta-feira (16).
Pai de Vorcaro pede revogação da prisão e que Fachin destrave processo no STF | G1
Henrique Vorcaro foi preso em maio deste ano sob suspeita de integrar o chamado “núcleo violento” do grupo criminoso associado ao banqueiro preso.
Domingos Sávio defende redução dos juros e mais crédito para o agronegócio durante visita a Varginha, MG | G1
Candidato do PL esteve em cooperativas de crédito e de café, além de se reunir com representantes do Sindicato dos Produtores Rurais de Varginha.
Moraes vota para igualar licença maternidade de mães biológica e adotivas; julgamento é suspenso | G1
Relator também fixou proibição de distinção em razão de vínculo de trabalho. Toffoli, Dino e Cármen Lúcia acompanharam o voto. Julgamento será retomado na próxima semana.
'De dia mostra a bandeira nacional e de noite vai ficar de quatro para os EUA', diz Lula sobre Eduardo e Flávio Bolsonaro | G1
Lula afirmou que Flávio Bolsonaro enviou o irmão aos EUA para “tramar contra o Brasil” e voltou a associar a família Bolsonaro a articulações junto ao governo de Donald Trump.
Em resposta aos EUA, governo brasileiro nega falhas no combate ao crime organizado | G1
Donald Trump acusou o Brasil de ter falhado no combate às facções criminosas Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) e Comando Vermelho (CV).