- FCC Chair Brendan Carr to face Senate grilling for first time since Jimmy Kimmel saga December 17, 2025Brendan Carr will appear before the Senate Commerce committee on Wednesday to discuss his push for broadcasters to take ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel off the air.
- House Republican who voted to impeach Trump in 2021 won't seek re-election December 17, 2025Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., will not seek re-election in 2026, he announced Wednesday, thanking both his constituents and colleagues.
- AOC dismisses boat strike briefing as 'a joke' December 17, 2025Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ripped the Trump administration's Tuesday boat strike briefing as "a joke," describing it as "a communication of opinion."
- New exoskeleton adapts to terrain with smart AI power December 17, 2025The AI-powered IRMO M1 exoskeleton features four modes, including turbo, eco, training and rest for hiking, running, cycling and sports with eight-hour battery life.
- Sen Eric Schmitt says he ‘won’t be apologizing’ as China hits him with $50B lawsuit December 17, 2025China sues Sen. Eric Schmitt for $50 billion over his pandemic lawsuit. The Missouri Republican refuses to back down from the fight.
- Purdue to require AI competency for all undergrads as universities race to adapt December 17, 2025New Purdue AI requirement teaches students to understand artificial intelligence capabilities, limitations and practical decision-making applications.