Parents of Children Who Committed Suicide After Using AI Chatbots Urge Congress to Take Action

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Megan Garcia (R), who is suing Character.AI alleging her son commit suicide after using its generative AI chatbot, stands with her now-deceased-son Sewell Setzer III in an undated photo. Courtesy of Megan Garcia via AP A Senate hearing into the potential harms to minors from generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot companions on Sept. 16 featured

House GOP leaders unveil plan to fund the government until Nov. 21

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Washington — House GOP leaders on Tuesday announced a plan to avoid a shutdown and keep the government funded until Nov. 21, unveiling legislation that also includes funds for additional security to lawmakers and other officials in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.  House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, said the bill

Ousted CDC director to warn of “real risk” for vaccines for children if panel meets

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Susan Monarez, the ousted former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, plans to warn a Senate committee Wednesday that if a vaccine panel proceeds with a meeting scheduled for this week, there’s a “real risk” vaccines for children could be limited, according to testimony obtained by CBS News.  She also plans to

Ousted CDC director to warn of “real risk” of reduced vaccine access

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Susan Monarez, the ousted former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, plans to warn a Senate committee Wednesday that if a vaccine panel proceeds with a meeting scheduled for this week, there’s a “real risk” vaccines for children could be limited, according to testimony obtained by CBS News.  She also plans to

House Passes ‘DC Crimes Act,’ Redefines Youth Offender

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Federal and local law enforcement officers investigate a suspect’s vehicle on South Capitol Street in Washington, D.C.. on Aug. 11, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images The House of Representatives passed two bills on Sept. 16 that seek to change how crimes are prosecuted in Washington as the Trump administration continues to keep the National Guard active