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Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska
President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs and a related drop in oil prices have contributed to the uncertainty for Alaska lawmakers tasked each year with crafting a state budget based on ...ABC News - 4d -
Ex-UK lawmaker charged with cheating for making bet on insider information
A former U.K. lawmaker and 14 others have been charged with cheating when betting on the timing of Britain’s general election last yearABC News - 2d -
Democratic lawmakers say they'll travel to El Salvador to push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release
Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen say they are willing to go to El Salvador to seek the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Justice Department says it mistakenly deported there.NBC News - 1d -
Why a Ukrainian Lawmaker Is Pushing to Legalize Pornography
Ukraine makes tax revenue off the creators of pornographic content, but also threatens them with prosecution. A draft law aims to fix what many say is an unfair contradiction.The New York Times - 1d -
Palin v. New York Times Heads Back to Trial
The case centers on the former Alaska governor’s claim that an editorial published in 2017 defamed her.The New York Times - 2d -
RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted
A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffsABC News - 4d -
How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 4d -
As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?
Hungarian lawmakers are set to pass a constitutional amendment that critics say targets LGBTQ+ communities and threatens basic civil rightsABC News - 3d -
Los Angeles continues to see decline in film and TV production, report says
The news of decreasing film production in Los Angeles comes as lawmakers continue pushing for a revamped film and TV tax incentive program.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Republicans plow ahead with anti-abortion agenda in states where voters approved constitutional amendments
After voters in seven states enshrined abortion rights in their state constitutions, GOP lawmakers have moved forward with bills to curtail them.NBC News - 4d -
UK Parliament meets in emergency Saturday session to approve rescue of British Steel
U.K. lawmakers are returning to Parliament from their Easter break to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel directly from raw materialsABC News - 4d -
Hungary poised to adopt constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings
The controversial amendment also recognises only two sexes, providing a basis for denying other gender identities . Hungarian lawmakers are expected to vote in a controversial constitutional ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK Laws Are Not ‘Fit for Social Media Age,’ Says Report Into Summer Riots
Outdated legislation prevented the police from rapidly correcting misinformation after a stabbing attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer, lawmakers said.The New York Times - 2d -
New image shows Whitmer hiding face at surprise Trump photo-op
A new photo of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-Mich.) surprise visit to the Oval Office emerged in a Saturday New York Times report showcasing the lawmaker covering her face while President Trump spoke ...The Hill - 3d -
Sen. Cory Booker says Congress should hold hearings on whether insider trading on Trump's tariffs occurred
Sen. Cory Booker said Sunday that Congress should hold hearings and defended Democratic lawmakers' calls for investigations into any possibility of insider trading after President Donald Trump ...NBC News - 2d