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The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, a step Washington had required the UAE to forgo under its 2009 agreement, known as the 'gold standard'. Lawmakers from both parties are raising concerns about the precedent it sets and its implications for nuclear proliferation and stability in the Middle East.

Donald Trump reacted to the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, saying 'too bad' about the decision, and is now pushing Congress to pass legislation that would end the constitutional guarantee of citizenship for children born on US soil. The ruling limits his preferred route of executive action, so his administration is turning to lawmakers to change the law instead.

US lawmakers are reportedly struggling to craft policies that keep up with the rapid spread of artificial intelligence, with one account describing the challenge as something that 'dumbfounds us all'. The story, circulated by several US outlets, highlights Congress's difficulty in regulating technology that is reshaping industries faster than legislation can be written. No specific bill or lawmaker is named in the available coverage.

US authorities have opened an investigation after components for the F-35 fighter jet were diverted to Hong Kong instead of reaching their intended destination. The case is drawing congressional attention given concerns about sensitive US military technology potentially ending up accessible to China. Lawmakers are expected to press for answers on how the diversion occurred and what safeguards failed.

The US Senate has moved forward with legislation to overhaul the college sports system, according to ABC News. The bill's advancement marks an early but significant step in a long-running debate over how college athletics should be governed, particularly around athlete pay, name-image-likeness rights, and the broader structure of the NCAA. Details of the proposed reforms and their chances of passing remain limited so far.

US Senator Rick Scott of Florida says Congress is not capable of regulating artificial intelligence, arguing lawmakers lack the technical understanding needed to write rules for the fast-moving technology. His comments come as Washington debates how, or whether, to oversee AI development, with Republicans largely resistant to new federal regulation and states pushing their own rules.

Attention is on the process by which Congress counts electoral votes and seats the winners of US presidential elections. The question has drawn renewed interest as observers revisit the certification rules, the role of the vice president in presiding over the count, and objections lawmakers can raise. Rights groups like Protect Democracy have published explainers detailing how the procedure works and what happens if disputes arise.

US lawmakers are considering a suspension of tariffs on phosphate fertilizer imports, a move that could lower costs for American farmers. The debate touches on agricultural input prices, domestic phosphate producers, and trade policy, with supporters arguing relief is needed amid high fertilizer costs while producers warn of competitive harm.

US lawmakers are examining the results of the recent summit between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with attention focused on whether the meeting genuinely changed US-China relations or simply preserved the existing state of play. Congressional review is probing what commitments were made on trade and security, and whether the administration's framing of the talks holds up under scrutiny.

The US Senate has voted down a motion to advance a resolution concerning human rights practices in Israel. The procedural vote prevents the resolution from moving forward in the chamber. The move comes amid ongoing debate in Washington over US policy toward Israel and conditions in the Palestinian territories.

Bloomberg reports that backlash over Israel is shaping US election campaigns and dynamics in Congress. The article examines how the issue is influencing candidates and lawmakers as debate over the Gaza war continues to divide American politics.

Insurance industry groups are pressing US lawmakers to reconcile differences over the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act before the end of the year. The federal backstop for terrorism losses faces an expiration deadline, and insurers warn that failure to extend it could disrupt coverage for commercial property across the country. Advocates want Congress to pass a reauthorization before its holiday recess.

Special counsel Jack Smith appeared before Congress to defend his investigations into Donald Trump, telling lawmakers the cases were brought properly and guided by the facts. His testimony drew sharp partisan reactions, with Republicans accusing him of political bias and Democrats defending the independence of the prosecutions. The hearing renewed debate over the Justice Department's handling of the Trump cases.

A group of US lawmakers is urging President Trump to reconsider a new rule that could restrict the importation of prescription medications from Canada and other overseas sources. The rule could limit patients' access to cheaper medicines from abroad, and critics warn it may raise drug costs. The appeal, reported by STAT, adds to ongoing debate in Washington over drug pricing and supply.

New Jersey's attorney general is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund security for the US Supreme Court. The joint call stresses that the justices and the court's facilities must be protected regardless of political affiliation. It comes amid ongoing concerns about threats to public officials and federal judges, and pressure on lawmakers to act before funding deadlines.

US lawmakers are moving to address the growing impacts of data centers, as facilities powering AI and cloud computing strain local power grids, water supplies and communities. The US Green Building Council highlighted the congressional effort, which signals possible federal legislation on energy use, siting and environmental standards for the rapidly expanding data center industry.

The US Senate has passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, a measure aimed at bringing order to a college athletics landscape that lawmakers describe as being in 'chaos'. The legislation addresses ongoing upheaval in college sports, including disputes over player compensation and governance, though details of its provisions and next steps in the House remain unclear.

The Protect College Sports Act has passed in the US Senate and now returns to the House of Representatives for further action. The legislation, which concerns college athletics, must clear both chambers in identical form before it can reach the President's desk. Attention now turns to whether House lawmakers will accept the Senate's version or push for changes.

Roll Call has published a list of the 10 most vulnerable members of the US House of Representatives with just over a month to go before Election Day. The ranking highlights incumbents facing the toughest re-election battles, offering a snapshot of which districts could determine control of the House. Readers are weighing which lawmakers are truly at risk and what the list suggests about the overall electoral map.

Former US House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has been named the next President and CEO of PhRMA, the pharmaceutical industry's main lobbying group in Washington. The appointment places a veteran Republican lawmaker and political insider at the helm of the industry's top advocacy organization as drug pricing remains a contentious policy issue.

President Trump has outlined new controls on artificial intelligence alongside an effort to rebrand the technology. The announcement, covered by US outlets, pairs regulatory measures with new terminology for AI. Details of the specific controls and how far the rebranding effort will extend have not yet been made fully clear, and reactions from the tech industry and lawmakers are still emerging.