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Today — 18 December 2025Main stream

Brendan Carr Says FCC ‘Isn’t Independent’ Amid Concerns of How Trump Might Use the Agency

18 December 2025 at 03:56
The comment from Brendan Carr, a Republican, raised concerns from lawmakers about how President Trump might use the agency.

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Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, at a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday.

Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump

18 December 2025 at 01:27
The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Army troops participating in a parade in Washington in June. The bill includes a pay raise of 3.8 percent for military personnel.
Yesterday — 17 December 2025Main stream

Hegseth Declines to Show Lawmakers Boat Strike Video

The defense secretary joined the secretary of state on Capitol Hill to deliver the first classified briefings to include all members of the House and Senate on the maritime attacks.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers on Tuesday on the military’s strikes on boats in international waters.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs

16 December 2025 at 18:02
Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.

© Nathan Howard for The New York Times

The energy needs of data centers used for artificial intelligence are forcing utility companies to spend billions of dollars to upgrade the power grid, the lawmakers said.
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