Politics
Democrats see midterm hope in reliably red Iowa as Trump approval ratings sag
The path back to a House majority could run through states such as Iowa, where Democrats in recent elections have struggled to win over rural voters.
Tech companies would have to pay AI data center energy costs under bill moving in Congress
A House subcommittee may advance legislation Wednesday to make tech companies pay the energy costs for operating data centers to power AI.
Ukraine is raising the cost of war for Russia — and testing Putin’s resolve
A string of political victories and deep-strike successes has bolstered confidence in Ukraine amid its long-running war with Russia.
Three New York Democrats backed by Mamdani win House seat primaries; 2 incumbents lose
Two candidates backed by the Democratic Socialist of America won their primaries, a year after the DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani won New York mayor’s race.
House expected to pass affordable housing bill, send it to Trump’s desk
The House on Tuesday could give final passage to a bill aimed at lowering costs for homebuyers and reining in private equity.
Bill Gates testimony on Jeffrey Epstein ties released by House oversight panel
“I should never have met with Epstein in the first place,” Bill Gates told members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Thune says Congress should have a say in Iran deal as GOP unease grows
Senate Republicans want more details on Trump’s Iran deal as questions swirl around sanctions relief, nuclear restrictions and congressional approval.
Atlanta Fed pick emerges as key opportunity for Warsh to reshape the central bank
The Fed considered a former top Treasury official under President Trump for a role at the Atlanta reserve bank.
Sens. Warren, Kelly press Trump administration on effects of tariffs on manufacturing
A pair of Democratic senators is asking for answers from the Trump administration on the effect of tariffs on U.S. manufacturing.
AI groups spend $20 million going head-to-head in New York race pitting Bores, Lasher, Schlossberg
Companies are spending big to shape AI policies at the federal level. And the Manhattan House Democratic primary will be a test of where voters stand.