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May 30 2023
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Debt ceiling deal faces crucial test this week
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a disastrous U.S. default. Biden spent part of the Memorial Day holiday working the phones, calling lawmakers in both
Bangor Daily News
May 30 2023
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Garoppolo's Future With Raiders Hinges On Passing Physical Test
The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping to get a boost once two-time Super Bowl champion Jimmy Garoppolo is up and about. However, there is his foot injury that stands in the way. Shortly after signing with the Raiders, the 31-year-old play-caller underwent foot surgery. This raises concerns on whether the Illinois native would be ready by the time the new NFL season starts although Raiders coach
International Business Times
Jun 02 2023
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US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test
A US Air Force colonel "mis-spoke" when describing an experiment in which an AI-enabled drone opted to attack its operator in order to complete its mission, the service has said.
Colonel Tucker Hamilton, chief of AI test and operations in the US Air Force, was speaking at a conference organised by the Royal Aeronautical Society.
A report about it went viral.
The Air Force
BBC News
May 28 2023
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McCarthy and Biden's debt ceiling plan faces a big test
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) depart the U.S. Capitol after a luncheon on March 17. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden finally have their debt ceiling deal. Now comes the hard part: Rushing it through an uneasy Congress in just one week, before the government's projected default June 5. Why it matters: The stakes are
Axios
May 30 2023
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Debt bill faces its first test: Rules Committee conservatives
Reps. (R-S.C.) and (R-Texas), both hard-line conservatives from the House Freedom Caucus, have already pledged to vote against the bill, while Rep. (R-Ky.), a libertarian and far from a leadership ally on the Rules Committee, has yet to say how he’ll vote. If those three are in agreement, they can functionally block legislation from getting to the floor on a party-line vote — potentially
Politico
Jun 01 2023
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AI-licensed drone killed human operator in surreal military simulated test
An AI-licensed drone trained to cause destruction turned on its human operator in a simulated test, a top Air Force official reportedly revealed at a London summit. Air Force Colonel Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton said during a presentation at the Future Combat Air and Space Capabilities Summit that the artificial intelligence-enabled drone changed the course of the drone’s tasked mission and
New York Post (News)
May 31 2023
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House to vote on McCarthy-Biden compromise debt deal, a key test for speaker
House to vote on McCarthy-Biden compromise debt deal, a key test for speaker After weeks of negotiations between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the House is set to vote Wednesday night on a compromise bill to lift the debt ceiling, as lawmakers race against the clock to avoid an unprecedented default that could come as early as June 5. The bipartisan deal would pair a
NPR Fact Check
May 30 2023
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Debt Limit Bill Heads to Key Committee in First Test of G.O.P. Support
Legislation to raise the government debt ceiling and set federal spending limits begins its obstacle-laden route through Congress on Tuesday with consideration by a crucial panel where it will face its first test, as congressional leaders rush to win passage before a default projected in less than a week.
The House Rules Committee is typically a rubber stamp for party leaders, but the
New York Times (News)
May 24 2023
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Netflix tests its staying power with global password crackdown
Netflix is at a turning point where the company will soon discover whether or not its brand still has staying power and the ability to dominate in today’s streaming market, given the abundance of choice available to consumers. On Tuesday, Netflix announced its plan to roll out its password-sharing restrictions to a global audience, including the U.S., years after having encouraged the practice
TechCrunch
May 29 2023
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Biden and McCarthy’s Debt-Ceiling Deal Faces Crucial First Test in House
Legislation to suspend the debt limit will go before the House Rules Committee on Tuesday. WASHINGTON—Lawmakers returning to Washington Tuesday will face intense pressure from leaders on Capitol Hill and the White House to support the debt-ceiling bill and overcome opposition on both the left and right. For now, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appear on track to gain enough
Wall Street Journal (News)