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One card per story, every outlet that covered it464h agoYahooPete Hegseth defended his anti-trans slurs under penalty of perjury. The DOJ wants them excluded from trialDOJ asks Judge Ana Reyes to exclude Pete Hegseth's anti-trans statements from evidence in Talbott v. Trump, as Hegseth's sworn answers defend his language.1 outlet20 linked 8h agoDefense OneThe civilian office overseeing special operations forces could get $45 million budget, 100 staffersPentagon plans a reorganized special operations civilian office with at least $45 million, 75 civilian and 25 military positions, per a Nov. 2 memo.1 outlet20 linked 3d agoYahooAdvocacy groups sue AI giants to freeze new models, warning of 'catastrophic' risksFour advocacy groups filed a California civil suit asking a court to freeze AI model training and deployments at five major AI developers until safeguards are in place. AI166 linked5 articles · 2 outlets
- 3d agoYahooPickupAdvocacy groups sue AI giants to freeze new models, warning of 'catastrophic' risks
- 3d agoYahooPickupOpenAI, Google, Anthropic hit with lawsuit seeking halt to frontier AI development
- 3d agoAl JazeeraEarliestUS nonprofits sue tech giants to halt AI development
- 2d agoYahooPickupMajor AI developers can't control their own tech, lawsuit alleges
- YesterdayYahooPickupOpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Other AI Giants Face Lawsuit Demanding Development Freeze
5d agoLos Angeles TimesHegseth condemns impeachment effort against him, as House members push for voteRep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war powers, civilian casualties, boat strikes, Venezuela, Yemen, and the Sen. Mark Kelly investigation, with a House procedural vote set for Nov. 10, 2026. House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress425 linked14 articles · 7 outlets · NBC News, MS NOW, USA Today, TIME, Fox News
- 6d agoYahooPickupTrump Defends Hegseth as Republican-Led Impeachment Vote Looms
- 6d agoNBC NewsPickupGOP Rep. Thomas Massie files impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth
- 6d agoYahooPickupArticles of impeachment against Hegseth introduced in the House as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
- 6d agoYahooPickupRepublican lawmaker launches bid to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
- 5d agoLos Angeles TimesPickupHegseth condemns impeachment effort against him, as House members push for vote
- 5d agoMS NOWHegseth’s impeachment vote puts Republicans in the hot seat after election losses
- 5d agoYahooPickupPete Hegseth calls Thomas Massie's impeachment effort 'sabotage' as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
- 5d agoYahooPickupWhy Pete Hegseth faces impeachment. What must happen before he's removed as defense secretary
- 5d agoYahooPickupWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment
- 5d agoUSA TodayEarliestWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment
- 4d agoTIMEHouse Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment, but Democrats Could Revive Effort in January
- 4d agoYahooPickupTrump takes victory lap after House GOP shelves Pete Hegseth impeachment articles
- 4d agoYahooPickupHow the Hegseth Impeachment Almost Came Together—and Then Fell Completely Apart
- 2d agoFox NewsPickupPete Hegseth impeachment effort dies in the House as absent Democrats couldn't beat the traffic
2d agoFederal News NetworkNot a prime or small opportunity: Why we can’t depend on legacy procurement processes to bring the next wave of C-UAS innovationAn AimLock executive argues that legacy defense procurement and regulatory burdens are slowing counter-drone innovation and that small and mid-sized firms need acquisition and regulatory reform to lead.1 outletRoboticsDefense12 linked 2d agoAnthropicStatement on the comments from Secretary of War Pete HegsethAnthropic publicly rejects Secretary Hegseth's directive to designate it a supply chain risk over its refusal to lift limits on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, and vows to sue if it is formalized.1 outletDefenseAI44 linked 2d agoMS NOW‘The bird in the hand’: Democrats face an early test on compromise and cost-of-living concernsSenate Democrats are split over a bipartisan permitting reform bill that would overhaul NEPA environmental reviews and expand electricity transmission, with a 73-25 procedural vote advancing it and passage possibly next week.1 outletEnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split20 linked 4d agoDefenseScoopHegseth issues ‘corrected copy’ of recently unveiled counter-drone guidanceFive federal departments signed a new interagency MOU to unify how counter-drone technologies are tested and deployed in U.S. civilian airspace, led by the White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty. RoboticsDefenseFederal agencies sign memo to speed counter-drone deployment in US airspace125 linked4 articles · 2 outlets
- 6d agoAl JazeeraPickupUS agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
- 6d agoDefenseScoopEarliestAgencies agree to counter unauthorized drones without compromising civilian safety, under new MOU
- 4d agoDefenseScoopHegseth issues ‘corrected copy’ of recently unveiled counter-drone guidance
- 2d agoDefenseScoopCounter-UAS task force turns to Intelligence Community for input on real-world threat assessments
4d agoYahooOklahoma business leaders, federal delegation push for permitting reformOklahoma's State Chamber is running a billboard campaign backing federal permitting reform just as the Senate advanced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653) on a 73-25 procedural vote, which tribal groups and House Democrats are opposing. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split54 linked2 articles
- 4d agoYahooPickupOklahoma business leaders, federal delegation push for permitting reform
- 4d agoOklahomanEarliestOklahoma business leaders, federal delegation push for permitting reform
3d agoYahooDemocrats are coming for Trump’s tech allies. An AI insider sees a warning signIncoming Democratic committee chairs signal plans to open oversight investigations into tech executives tied to the Trump administration, a move former Rep. Chris Stewart frames as partly partisan and warns could go too far.1 outletAIDemocrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia24 linked 5d agoAl JazeeraUS Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructureThe Senate advanced a sweeping permitting reform bill meant to fast-track energy, data center, and grid construction, despite continued Democratic and environmental group divisions. EnergyAISenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split45 linked2 articles
- 5d agoSemaforEarliestUS Senate backs permitting bill aimed at accelerating energy construction
- 5d agoAl JazeeraPickupUS Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
5d agoReasonImpeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free SpeechMassie's proposed impeachment articles against Hegseth, which the House is considering, target the lethal boat-strike campaign and the retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly as free-speech violations. House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress67 linked2 articles
5d agoReasonMassie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's ImpeachmentRep. Thomas Massie plans to force a House vote this week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and alleged retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly. House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress82 linked2 articles
- 6d agoYahooEarliestRepublican moves to force Pete Hegseth impeachment vote this week
- 5d agoReasonPickupMassie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's Impeachment
6d agoYahoo · research by Rhodium GroupDemocratic US senators see hope for permitting bill ahead of key Senate voteThe Senate advanced Sen. Martin Heinrich's Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a permitting reform bill to speed federal environmental reviews of energy projects, by a 73-25 cloture vote on Nov. 9, 2026, over opposition from tribes and environmental groups. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split394 linked10 articles · 6 outlets · The Guardian
- 9d agoSource NMNew analyses contend New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s permitting bill would cut emissions, costs
- 6d agoThe GuardianSenate votes on bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energy
- 6d agoYahooPickupDemocratic US senators see hope for permitting bill ahead of key Senate vote
- 6d agoLatitude MediaPickupSenate’s bipartisan permitting bill faces crucial test
- 5d agoSource NMEarliestUS Senate advances New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s controversial permit reform bill
- 5d agoInside Climate NewsSenate Advances Permitting Overhaul But Roadblocks Loom
- 5d agoReasonPickupSenate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
- 5d agoYahooPickupSenate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
- 4d agoYahooPickupMany liberals hate this bill to overhaul permitting. Democrats may help pass it anyway.
- 4d agoYahooPickupMany liberals hate this bill to overhaul permitting. Democrats may help pass it anyway.
6d agoYahooPete Hegseth’s Failure to LearnFormer military officer and columnist argues in The Bulwark that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has failed to grow into the job nearly two years after his confirmation, citing the Iran war, personnel purges, and combative relations with Congress and allies.2 outletsHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress57 linked 6d agoYahooSenate weighs sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm electionsThe administration has spent nearly $4 billion paying energy companies to relinquish offshore wind leases, which the permitting bill would end. EnergyAISenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split63 linked2 articles · AP News
- 6d agoYahooPickupSenate weighs sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm elections
- 6d agoAP NewsEarliestSenate weighs energy legislation amid data center backlash
6d agoYahooNew Mexico US Sen. Heinrich urges Senate passage of permitting reform bill amid ongoing oppositionHeinrich and Whitehouse pressed the Senate to pass their permitting reform bill, the American Affordability and Jobs Act, after amendments failed to satisfy tribal and environmental opponents. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split60 linked2 articles
5d agoBreakthrough InstituteOn Anti-BAAJA BullshitBreakthrough Institute rebuts a series of activist and critic claims against the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) ahead of its scheduled Senate consideration, arguing its NEPA, CWA and NHPA reforms would benefit clean energy.1 outletEnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split43 linked 6d agoLos Angeles TimesPresident Trump backs energy permitting bill on eve of Senate voteTrump endorsed a bipartisan Senate energy permitting reform bill as a procedural vote approached, despite opposition from House Democrats and environmental groups.1 outletEnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split19 linked 6d agoPoliticoFreedom Caucus lays out legislative priorities for lame-duck sessionThe House Freedom Caucus urged GOP leaders to pass border security codification, voter ID, appropriations at existing levels, a defense and tax reconciliation package, a permitting bill, and nominee confirmations before the lame-duck session ends.1 outletCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck10 linked 6d agoArs Technica SpaceNew Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden DomeArs Technica analysis predicts the incoming Democratic Congress will strip Space-Based Interceptors from Trump's Golden Dome and rename the missile defense program, as several key Republican backers leave Congress.1 outletSpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress13 linked 6d agoThe GuardianAnti-AI populism is the future of American politics | Garrison LovelyGarrison Lovely's Guardian opinion piece contends that voter backlash against AI datacenters and industry influence after the 2026 midterms makes anti-AI populism the defining political force heading into 2028.1 outletAIIncoming Democrats eye AI safety push in new Congress12 linked 6d agoYahooJohn Oliver Devotes Entire Show to Bashing Pete Hegseth in Scathing 35-Minute TakedownJohn Oliver's Last Week Tonight devoted a 35-minute segment criticizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of an expected impeachment vote. House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress49 linked2 articles
5d agoHeatmapHouse Moderates Say Now Is the Time for Permitting ReformSenate negotiators released a manager's amendment to a federal permitting bill that revises transmission, project certainty, tribal historic preservation, and data center provisions ahead of a cloture vote. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split245 linked14 articles
- 11d agoHeatmapDemocrats Win Control of Georgia’s Energy Regulator
- 11d agoHeatmapPickupIf This Was a Data Center Election, Data Centers Lost
- 10d agoHeatmapPickupBlue His House, With a Blue Little Window
- 10d agoHeatmapEarliestRenewables Super PAC Takes a Victory Lap
- 9d agoHeatmapPickupThe Anti-Utility Election
- 8d agoHeatmapPickupThe Last-Minute Changes to the Senate Permitting Deal, Explained
- 6d agoHeatmapPickupThe Senate Prepares for First Vote on Permitting Reform
- 5d agoHeatmapHouse Moderates Say Now Is the Time for Permitting Reform
- 4d agoHeatmapExclusive: Martin Heinrich on What’s Next for Permitting Reform
- 4d agoHeatmapExclusive: Coreshell Raises $30 Million to Replace Chinese Graphite With American Silicon
- 4d agoHeatmapRunning a Smart Home Energy System Takes a Lot of Software
- 2d agoHeatmapLots of Environmental Groups Oppose the Permitting Bill. This One Doesn’t.
- 2d agoHeatmapPickupTranscript: Lots of Environmental Groups Oppose the Permitting Bill. This One Doesn’t.
- 2d agoHeatmapPickupWhere Rising Electricity Prices Showed Up in the Blue Wave
6d agoYahooHegseth denied promotions to military members who promoted DEI and the Covid vaccine: reportHegseth reportedly withheld flag and general officer promotions from at least 12 officers over prior Covid vaccine and DEI-related activities, bypassing the merit-based promotion process.1 outlet22 linked 5d agoEarthjustice3 Environmental Wins from the Election. What Must Happen Next.Earthjustice reads the 2026 election results as a rejection of unchecked data center construction, fossil fuel protections, and CEQA rollbacks, and urges Senate opposition to the BAAJA permitting bill.1 outletEnergyVoters back data center limits in 2026 elections; Hawley seeks national moratorium24 linked 7d agoThe GuardianHakeem Jeffries supports impeachment of Pete Hegseth: ‘He has got to go’Jeffries declared he is a "hard yes" on impeaching Hegseth as Massie prepares to reintroduce an eight-article resolution against the defense secretary.1 outletHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress30 linked 6d agoSemaforHouse GOP gears up for leadership reshufflingHouse Republicans face a post-election leadership shake-up this week, with Jordan and Scalise competing for minority leader and several other leadership posts contested.1 outlet11 linked 10d agoAxiosDemocrats' big win clouds the permitting pictureAxios reports that Democrats' midterm gains have cut analyst odds of a lame-duck permitting reform deal, even as the bill's Democratic co-authors and the White House push for passage now. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split50 linked3 articles
- 10d agoAxiosEarliestDemocrats' big win clouds the permitting picture
- 6d agoAxiosPickupPlanet-sized problems collide in permitting debate
- 5d agoAxiosThe path ahead for the permitting bill
7d agoPoliticoSanders warns Democrats about spending too much time investigating TrumpSanders urges incoming Democrats to prioritize affordability over investigating Trump and says he will summon RFK Jr. before the HELP committee.1 outlet12 linked 6d agoPoliticoCapitol agenda: Jeffries faces big choice on TrumpScalise directed GOP committee chairs to inventory likely Democratic investigations and potential administration targets ahead of the new Democratic majority. 58 linked3 articles
- 10d agoPoliticoEarliestSteve Scalise tells GOP chairs to prep for Democratic investigations
- 6d agoPoliticoHakeem Jeffries has a choice to make: Will he work with Trump?
- 6d agoPoliticoCapitol agenda: Jeffries faces big choice on Trump
10d agoAxiosWhy Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"House Republicans are poised to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, after the GOP's midterm losses shifted the political calculus. House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress91 linked3 articles
- 11d agoAxiosKey Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweep
- 10d agoAxiosWhy Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"
- 7d agoAxiosEarliestHouse poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat
9d agoCanary MediaVoters gave a big middle finger to data centersCanary Media reports that Democrats campaigning against data center development won key 2026 congressional and governor races and that more than 30 anti-data-center ballot measures passed.1 outletEnergyAIVoters back data center limits in 2026 elections; Hawley seeks national moratorium2 linked 10d agoSemaforDemocrats plan healthcare votes to goad TrumpSemafor reports Democrats are planning healthcare votes after the midterms to pressure Trump on Medicaid cuts, ACA tax credits, Medicare for All, and drug pricing.1 outlet6 linked 11d agoSemaforJohnson out as House Republican leader after GOP routHouse Republicans turn on their own leadership after a midterm wave loss, with contested races for majority leader, whip and NRCC chair ahead of a leadership vote. 27 linked4 articles · 2 outlets · Axios
- 11d agoAxiosHouse Republicans torch each other over "brutal" midterms losses
- 11d agoAxiosMike Johnson bows out of leadership after crushing House GOP defeat
- 11d agoSemaforJohnson out as House Republican leader after GOP rout
- 11d agoAxiosEarliestHouse Republicans swing from "shock" to fury
10d agoSemaforBig Oil sweats a blue setback on permittingSemafor's newsletter says Big Oil sees little near-term congressional threat from Democrats' midterm sweep but is anxious about a Senate permitting reform bill that may stall before January.1 outletEnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split5 linked 11d agoDefense OneCancellations, investigations, and even impeachment could be ahead under Democratic CongressDefense One analysis forecasts that a Democratic-controlled Congress will push back on Defense Secretary Hegseth's initiatives, including Golden Dome, Golden Fleet and AUTOWARCOM, and possibly impeach him.1 outletSpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress39 linked 10d agoPoliticoAIPAC’s dwindling allies in CongressPolitico reports AIPAC enters the 120th Congress with fewer allies after its preferred candidates, including Susan Collins and several GOP incumbents, lost in the 2026 election, and AIPAC says it will stop directly endorsing or funding campaigns.1 outlet2 linked 11d agoSemaforDemocrats turn scrutiny to tech CEOs and Trump officialsSemafor reports that corporate America is readying executives for likely post-midterm Democratic congressional scrutiny over business dealings that courted President Trump. Democrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia47 linked7 articles
- 13d agoSemaforDemocrats weigh ‘lawfare’ against Trump
- 12d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats eye post-election powers
- 12d agoSemaforEarliestCorporate America prepares for post-midterm Democratic backlash
- 11d agoSemaforDemocrats turn scrutiny to tech CEOs and Trump officials
- 11d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats to focus on affordability and corruption probes
- 11d agoSemafor‘Out for blood’: Investigations overshadow dealmaking in newly divided Washington
- 9d agoSemaforDemocrats’ CEO targets remain a work in progress
11d agoAxiosHakeem Jeffries gets the majority of his dreamsHakeem Jeffries formally launched his bid for House Speaker in a letter to Democratic colleagues, with his leadership team expected to run uncontested. 5 linked2 articles
- 11d agoAxiosHakeem Jeffries gets the majority of his dreams
- 11d agoAxiosEarliestRead: Hakeem Jeffries' letter officially launching his bid for House speaker
13d agoSemaforHow Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party put the Senate in playSemafor reports Republicans are questioning whether a 2028 successor can emerge from Trump's administration after midterm losses tied to the Iran war and economic discontent. 44 linked5 articles
- 13d agoSemaforHow Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party put the Senate in play
- 12d agoSemaforPickupTrump administration takes optimistic tone on Iran while launching new strike
- 10d agoSemaforPickupTrump blames GOP midterm defeat on the Iran war
- 10d agoSemaforPickupUncertainty persists over Trump’s next move on Iran
- 9d agoSemaforEarliestRepublicans worry that Trump’s successor can’t come from his White House
11d agoSemaforDemocrats poised to claim a House majority bigger than they’d hopedSemafor reports Democrats are on track for a House majority well above their expected 10-seat margin, flipping redistricted and GOP-held seats in Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Missouri on election night 2026.1 outlet4 linked 11d agoSemaforSenate goes Democratic in a ‘generational wipeout’ of Trump’s partyDemocrats won sweeping House and Senate gains in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping Senate seats in several states and capturing governorships in red states. 16 linked3 articles
- 12d agoSemaforPickupVoters begin casting ballots in US midterm elections
- 11d agoSemaforSenate goes Democratic in a ‘generational wipeout’ of Trump’s party
- 11d agoSemaforEarliestMassive blue wave hands Congress to Democrats
11d agoSemaforCongress faces long lame-duck to-do listSemafor previews a crowded post-election lame-duck agenda in Congress, including a December 11 funding deadline, expiring farm and surface transportation laws, the NDAA, a permitting reform bill, a college sports bill, and a possible reconciliation bill.1 outletCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck9 linked 13d agoSemaforLeading progressive wants Democrats to think big post-midtermsRep. Greg Casar is urging Democrats to push ambitious bills, including reconciliation packages, and dare President Trump to veto them if they win majorities after the midterms.1 outlet7 linked Oct 30Canary Media5 ballot proposals that could drive or derail clean energyCanary Media's weekly roundup reports on Senate permitting bill momentum, data center gas buildout emissions estimates, and several DOE loans and EPA methane rollback proposals. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split8 linked2 articles
- Sep 30Canary MediaPickupSenate permitting bill could greatly expand power lines and clean energy
- Oct 30Canary MediaEarliest5 ballot proposals that could drive or derail clean energy
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