US Government Shutdown , Looms Amid Ongoing , Dispute Over Funding.
'Newsweek' reports that the United States government
is once again facing a potential shutdown over funding
disagreements that have divided the House.
Members of the GOP have pushed back against
proposed long-term spending plans, while also resisting
short-term proposals aimed at avoiding the shutdown.
Members of the GOP have pushed back against
proposed long-term spending plans, while also resisting
short-term proposals aimed at avoiding the shutdown.
On August 31, Congress was asked by the White House
to approve a short-term continuing resolution (CR)
which would prevent a partial shutdown on October 1.
On August 31, Congress was asked by the White House
to approve a short-term continuing resolution (CR)
which would prevent a partial shutdown on October 1.
'Newsweek' reports that the CR would impose an almost
8% cut on most federal agencies and does not contain
additional funding for Ukraine or disaster relief funds.
'Newsweek' reports that the CR would impose an almost
8% cut on most federal agencies and does not contain
additional funding for Ukraine or disaster relief funds.
A House vote on the CR is scheduled
for September 21, however GOP
hardliners say they will not vote for it.
We want: Single-subject spending
bills; A vote on term limits; A vote
on a balanced budget amendment;
Full release of J6 tapes; And stop
spending money at COVID/Biden levels!
Time is running out, [Speaker McCarthy], Matt Gaetz, House Representative for Florida, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the instability threatened
by a government shutdown led ratings agency
Fitch to downgrade the nation's credit rating.
According to Fitch, the decision was
made based on a "steady deterioration in
standards of governance over the last 20 years.".
In the event of a government shutdown,
thousands of federal workers will be forced to stay
home, while those on furlough won't get paid. .
Federal employees providing essential services,
like law enforcement, will continue to work without
being paid until Congress ends the shutdown
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Google to Require Politicians , to Disclose AI Use in Election Ads.
Beginning in November, all political advertisements on Google that use artificial intelligence and synthetic content must inform the viewer that such tools have been utilized. .
The new rule also applies to
YouTube ads, Politico reports. .
Verified advertisers must prominently reveal whether
their ads consist of "synthetic content that inauthentically
depicts real or realistic-looking people or events.".
Verified advertisers must prominently reveal whether
their ads consist of "synthetic content that inauthentically
depicts real or realistic-looking people or events.".
Political ads that don't comply will be
blocked from running and removed.
The AI disclosure requirement is the first of its kind for a tech company, Politico reports. .
However, if AI was only using for editing, such as resizing or cropping, disclosure is not required.
Politicians have already been using AI to their advantage approaching the 2024 election cycle.
For example, over the summer, a PAC supporting
Ron DeSantis' White House bid generated an AI version of Donald Trump's voice and posted the video to YouTube. .
For example, over the summer, a PAC supporting
Ron DeSantis' White House bid generated an AI version of Donald Trump's voice and posted the video to YouTube. .
The Federal Election Commission does not yet have rules in place regarding AI use in political ads. .
However, in August the commission agreed to seek public comments "on amending regulation to include deliberately deceptive Artificial Intelligence in campaign ads."
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Adam Driver Criticizes Netflix and Amazon , Amid Ongoing Hollywood Strike.
Driver, who stars in 'Ferrari,' made his
comments during a press conference at the
Venice Film Festival on Aug. 30, CNN reports. .
Why is it that a smaller distribution company like Neon and STX International (distributors for 'Ferrari') can meet the dream demands of what SAG is asking for â this is pre-negotiations â the dream version of SAGâs wish list, but a
big company like Netflix and Amazon canât, Adam Driver, via statement.
Driver is one of the few actors attending the film festival under "interim agreement waivers with SAG-AFTRA for independent projects," CNN reports. .
Otherwise, guild members are prohibited from promoting projects that are affiliated with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), per strike guidelines. .
Every time people from SAG go and support a movie that has agreed to these terms â the interim agreement â it just makes it more obvious that these people are willing to support the people that they collaborate
with, and the others are not, Adam Driver, via statement.
Iâm very happy to be here to support this movie. I'm very proud to be here to be a visual representation of a movie thatâs not part of the AMPTP and to promote the SAG leadership directive, which is an effective tactic â
which is the interim agreement, Adam Driver, via statement.
SAG-AFTRA went on strike in July.
The Writers Guild of America went on strike in May.
Both groups are seeking to
negotiate better pay and protection from
AI's encroachment into their industry.
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GOP Announces , Opening Hearing Date in , Biden Impeachment Inquiry.
'The Independent' reports that impeachment hearings
stemming from a Republican inquiry into President Joe
Biden have been scheduled to begin on September 28.
According to a spokesperson for the
House Oversight Committee, the hearing will , âfocus on constitutional and legal questions
surrounding the Presidentâs involvement
in corruption and abuse of public office.â.
Lawmakers reportedly plan on subpoenaing bank
records belonging to the president, his brother
James Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
Lawmakers reportedly plan on subpoenaing bank
records belonging to the president, his brother
James Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
The Oversight Committee will
continue to follow the evidence
and money trail to provide the
transparency and accountability
that Americans demand
from their government, Spokesperson for the House Oversight
Committee, via 'The Independent'.
The news comes amid an ongoing
House GOP investigation of business
dealings involving Hunter Biden.
On September 12, House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy launched the
impeachment inquiry without a House vote. .
'The Independent' reports that GOP members of both
the House and the Senate have expressed concerns
over a lack of evidence necessary to launch an inquiry.
While speaking on CNN, California Governor
Gavin Newsom mocked the inquiry,
referring to it as "student government.".
This is student government.
I mean, this is a perversity with
what the founding fathers ever
conceived of and imagined. , Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'The Independent'.
So, if thatâs the best they
could do, give me a break, Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'The Independent'
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House Republicans Release Short-Term Bill , to Avoid Government Shutdown.
The bill was released after House Republicans reached a tentative agreement on Sept. 17.
The deal would keep the government
funded until Oct. 31.
It would also reduce
domestic spending by 8%.
However, the bill also includes
immigration provisions and leaves out
aid for Ukraine or other disasters.
However, the bill also includes
immigration provisions and leaves out
aid for Ukraine or other disasters.
Because of this, it's not expected to pass the Senate if it is approved by the House, CNBC reports. .
Rep. Rosa DeLauro called the bill "extreme." .
Rather than "working on bipartisan solution[s]
that could be enacted,".
DeLauro accused House Republicans of attempting to
"cut funding to the National Institutes of Health including funding for cancer research, defund the police, and decrease resources to important allies like Ukraine and Israel.".
Speaker Kevin McCarthy
stands behind the bill.
A shutdown would only give strength to the Democrats. It would give the power to Biden.
It wouldnât pay our troops. It wouldnât pay our border agents. More people would be coming across. I actually want to achieve something, Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House, via interview on Fox News
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Tech Leaders , Support Regulating AI , in Closed-Door Meeting.
On September 13, leaders in the tech industry endorsed
the government regulating artificial intelligence during
a closed-door meeting at the U.S. Senate.
On September 13, leaders in the tech industry endorsed
the government regulating artificial intelligence during
a closed-door meeting at the U.S. Senate.
The private forum on Capitol Hill was organized
by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as part
of a push to legislate artificial intelligence.
The private forum on Capitol Hill was organized
by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as part
of a push to legislate artificial intelligence.
Associated Press reports that there is little consensus
regarding what form that regulation would take,
and potential legislation would be difficult.
AP reports that ideas presented in the meeting
included the creation of an independent agency to oversee
AI and how the U.S. can stay ahead of other countries. .
According to Schumer, the goal is to maximize
the benefits of AI while also minimizing the risks.
Whether thatâs enshrining bias,
or the loss of jobs, or even the
kind of doomsday scenarios that
were mentioned in the room.
And only government can
be there to put in guardrails, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Associated Press.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai,
Bill Gates and Elon Musk were reportedly
among the attendees at the meeting.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai,
Bill Gates and Elon Musk were reportedly
among the attendees at the meeting.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai,
Bill Gates and Elon Musk were reportedly
among the attendees at the meeting.
The key point was really
that itâs important for
us to have a referee, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X, via Associated Press.
It was a very civilized discussion,
actually, among some of the
smartest people in the world, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X, via Associated Press.
AP reports that some lawmakers were critical
of the meeting being closed-door, arguing that
the discussion should be more transparent
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Mitt Romney , Will Retire From Senate.
The Republican senator from Utah made the announcement on Sept. 13, 'The Hill' reports.
Romney will retire at the end of his term.
I have spent my last 25 years in public service of one kind or another. At the end of another term, Iâd be in my mid-eighties, Mitt Romney, via press release.
Frankly, itâs time for a new generation of leaders. Theyâre
the ones that need to make the decisions that will shape the
world they will be living in, Mitt Romney, via press release.
Romney also cited the possibility of the 2024 presidential election coming down to Trump and Biden again as a reason for his departure. .
Romney also cited the possibility of the 2024 presidential election coming down to Trump and Biden again as a reason for his departure. .
Romney also cited the possibility of the 2024 presidential election coming down to Trump and Biden again as a reason for his departure. .
Itâs very difficult for the House to operate, from what I can tell... and perhaps more importantly, weâre probably going to have either Trump
or Biden as our next president. , Mitt Romney, via 'The Washington Post'.
And Biden is unable to lead on important matters and Trump is unwilling to lead on important matters, Mitt Romney, via 'The Washington Post'.
Donald Trump called Romney's impending retirement "FANTASTIC NEWS.".
Donald Trump called Romney's impending retirement "FANTASTIC NEWS."
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