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US senator urges Israel to allow urgent humanitarian aid into Gaza
US Sen. Brian Schatz on Tuesday urged Israel to immediately allow rescue equipment, building materials and winter supplies into Gaza after deadly flooding affected thousands of Palestinians, Anadol… Read More
If Not Schumer, Who? 4 Favorites to Replace Senate Democratic Leader
Brian Schatz, Chris Murphy, Chris Van Hollen and Cory Booker are the leading alternatives to replace Chuck with Schumer. Read More
Progressives throw out timid playbook and ready scorched-earth blitz if Dems win midterms
Progressives including Rep. Ro Khanna slammed a recommendation from Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, who will be the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate if the party retakes control of the body following the November 3 midterm elections, that Democratic legislators should moderate their ambitions if they regain c Read More
A $3.2 Billion Showdown: Democrats say Trump is redirecting aid and letting millions expire
Democratic Sens. Patty Murray and Brian Schatz say the Trump administration plans to allow $725 million to reach the deadline without directing the money toward new projects. They also allege that the White House is redirecting another $2.5 billion, which Congress had approved for global health and development programs, to cover costs associated with winding down USAID. Read More
Push to restrict ‘jawboning’ advanced by Senate Commerce panel
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved, 18-10, legislation by Chairman Ted Cruz that would limit government coercion of broadcasters and online platforms, despite concerns about its impact on conversations with artificial intelligence platforms. Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., voted with the committee’s Republicans to ... Read More
Senators Reintroduce Bill Requiring Labels on AI
Senator Brian Schatz reintroduced the AI Labeling Act on June 25, 2025, according to a copy of the legislation obtained by Reclaim The Net. The bill grants the Federal Trade Commission authority to treat unlabeled AI-generated content as an unfair or deceptive act. Co-sponsors include Senator John Curtis of Utah and Senator Mark Warner of […] Read More
Senate’s likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: ‘It’s going to be a fight’ on key values
By Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Brian Schatz, who many believe will take over the No. 2 role in the Democratic caucus next year, has a warning for President Donald Trump: He could be dealing with a very different Washington if Democrats achieve the electoral gains they’re hoping for this fall. “The quality of Read More
Sen. Brian Schatz to fundraise for Graham Platner amid scandals
It’s the first public show of support from the rising Democratic leader, though he hasn’t formally endorsed yet. Read More
U.S. lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas who leads the Senate commerce committee, on Tuesday introduced a bill with Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, that would require AI chatbot companies to offer family accounts where parents could view their children's chat logs and set time limits. "With the right safeguards, AI systems can benefit a child’s education without putting their well-being at risk," Cruz said in a statement. Read More
A new bill would mandate family accounts for kids under 13 to use AI chatbots.
The bipartisan CHATBOT Act, led by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) would require extra safeguards for AI tools used by kids, and parental consent for minors to create their own accounts. [Link: Cruz, Schatz, Curtis, Schiff Introduce New Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids’ AI Chatbot Use - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation | https://www.commerce.senate.gov/press/rep/release/cruz-schatz-curtis-schiff-introduce-new-bill-giving-parents-control-over-kids-ai-chatbot-use/ | U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation] Read More
Dem Rips Trump For Starting Iran War After 'Taking Away Your Food And Your Healthcare'
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) skewered President Donald Trump for launching a "regime change war of choice" while Americans continue to suffer. Read More
Why a US ban on under-16 social media would be a huge gift to parents AND kids
Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) push for action, with White House interest. Read More
Dem Senator: US Outplayed in Canada-China Trade Deal
Says Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, the U.S. got outplayed in the China-Canada trade deal and the pact is a big failure that will hurt Americans economically. Read More
Pablo Torre says U.S. Senator's bill to limit prop betting could come in 2026
The host of the popular podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out" posted a video on social media stating that U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii is seeking to propose legislation in 2026 that would put limits on prop betting in sports. Read More
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Preparing to Introduce Limits on Sports Prop Betting
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz is reportedly preparing to introduce legislation next year to put limits on sports prop betting. Read More
Democratic Senator Dismantles GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy
“There is only one way out of this shutdown, and it starts with the House of Representatives reporting for duty,” Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said. Read More
Dem senator says JD Vance made a 'tactical error' by acting like Trump
Sen. Brian Schatz believes JD Vance committed a severe “tactical error." Read More