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House lawmakers weigh negative implications of AI chatbot technology on mental health and data privacy

House lawmakers weigh negative implications of AI chatbot technology on mental health and data privacy

by Gabe Hawkins | Nov 20, 2025 | Featured, Politics

Note: This article includes mentions of suicide and self-harm. WASHINGTON – The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations debated the mental health impacts associated with use of AI chatbots on Tuesday, calling into question the...
HOUSE REPUBLICANS RAISE CONCERNS OVER “SOFT ON CRIME” POLICIES IN DEMOCRATIC RUN CITIES

HOUSE REPUBLICANS RAISE CONCERNS OVER “SOFT ON CRIME” POLICIES IN DEMOCRATIC RUN CITIES

by Gabe Hawkins and Isabella Jacob | Nov 20, 2025 | Featured, Politics

Note: This article includes mentions of violence and sexual assault. WASHINGTON — Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee furthered an ongoing GOP campaign to spotlight criminal activity in Democratic-run cities on Wednesday. In a Subcommittee on Oversight...
Republicans, Democrats clash over Biden’s immigration policy at House Oversight hearing

Republicans, Democrats clash over Biden’s immigration policy at House Oversight hearing

by Jonah Elkowitz and Braedyn Speight | Jan 17, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON –  Republicans on Wednesday again hammered the Biden administration over its border policies by asserting that are failing to enforce even basic immigration laws. The  hearing comes on the heels of the joint staff report between the House Committee on...
‘Retail redlining’ or small-business cost-saver? Lawmakers debate the impact of going cashless

‘Retail redlining’ or small-business cost-saver? Lawmakers debate the impact of going cashless

by Christina van Waasbergen | Oct 18, 2021 | Business

Businesses should not be allowed to refuse to accept cash because it hurts vulnerable populations, Democrats on a House Financial Services subcommittee said Thursday, as Republicans said using cash increases operating costs for small retailers. A bill co-sponsored by...

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