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Pelosi tells a LindellTV reporter to back off during a Capitol Hill hallway exchange
Pelosi accuses the journalist of not being a real journalist and questions credentials
Steinberg pressurizes Pelosi on January 6 and National Guard questions during the encounter
Pelosi responds by calling Steinberg’s reporting misinformation and spouting untruths
The exchange included a remark about a free MyPillow offer during the confrontation
The incident follows a 2025 clash where Pelosi told Steinberg to shut up outside the Capitol
Steinberg previously racked up more than 1.5 million views on LindellTV’s X account
The pair have had a pattern of hallway confrontations with lawmakers
Media coverage notes ongoing coverage of Trump-related political dynamics
The report is authored by David Edwards and references broader political discourse around January 6

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Bessent refused to answer questions about Trump’s IRS settlement during congressional hearings, citing ongoing litigation.
Sánchez pressed Bessent on why Trump and his family are shielded from audits, calling it inappropriate.
Bessent cited ongoing litigation and urged lawmakers to ask the acting attorney general for answers.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse criticized the dodge, calling it inappropriate and demanded accountability.
The Thursday hearing featured Bessent’s confrontation with Sánchez after he refused other questions about the settlement.
Clarissa-Jan Lim provided the report, noting Bessent’s attempts to fend off settlement questions.

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A bipartisan bill draft would preempt state AI laws for three years as a starting point for federal regulation.
Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan released a 269-page draft bill to spark federal AI regulation discussions.
The advocates say a national standard is needed to extend protections across state lines.
The Verge notes the framework follows ongoing discussions and drives toward a unified federal approach.
The report ties the bill to broader coverage from Politico and Bloomberg Law on AI regulation.
The draft signals a shift toward centralized federal regulation amid growing state-level rules.
The framework is described as a launching pad for discussion rather than a final obligation.
The document comprises 269 pages, underscoring the complexity of federal AI governance.
Officials aim to harmonize protections across states while encouraging innovation in AI.
The Verge cites Politico and Bloomberg Law as sources shaping the framing of the bill.

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Pelosi rejects a Lindell TV journalist on Capitol Hill, telling her to get away during a heated exchange.
Pelosi says the journalist is not a real journalist and challenges the outlet's credibility.
Steinberg pressed Pelosi on the claim she blocked responders during the Jan. 6 attack, intensifying the exchange.
Lindell TV shared footage of the exchange on Instagram, amplifying the moment online.
The confrontation occurred on Capitol Hill as Steinberg attempted to press the Jan. 6 question.
Pelosi highlighted the label 'Mike the pillow man' to criticize the outlet's branding of the journalist.
The exchange was part of broader coverage of political tensions around January 6.
Pelosi asserted she would not engage with what she called lies from the journalist.
The tense moment was captured as Pelosi waited outside an elevator after the exchange.
The interaction drew attention from other political reporting and online audiences.

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Bessent accused Sen. Wyden of slandering the Treasury to cover up his son’s Epstein-related ties during a Senate hearing.
Analysts noted the line refocused attention on Epstein’s finances as Wyden seeks facts for the probe.
The exchange occurred as Wyden pushes for details about Epstein’s financial network highlighted in Justice Department files.
Cohen stressed that any wrongdoing related to Epstein should be investigated regardless of political affiliation.
The report ties Bessent’s remarks to a broader debate over Epstein-era disclosures and political accountability.
Cohen suggested providing outside access to news outlets so Bessent can be aware of the Epstein-related context.
Wyden has led a congressional probe into Epstein’s finances, prompting responses from officials and analysts alike.
The piece notes broader media and political coverage of Epstein-related documents and testimonies.
Raw Story frames the incident within a larger context of accountability for those tied to Epstein.

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