Gridlock in the Testbed: San Francisco Demands Stricter Rules for Robotaxis After July 4th Traffic Chaos
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, a staunch proponent of positioning the city as a global "testbed for emerging tech," has reached a critical turning point in his relationship with the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry. Following a series of…
Capitol Hill Gridlock Casts Long Shadow Over Independence Day: Landmark "American Renewal Act" Collapses Amid Bitter Partisan Divide
Washington D.D. — July 2, 2026 — As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th Independence Day next week, a somber mood has settled over the U.S. Capitol. Hopes for a significant bipartisan legislative achievement, embodied in the ambitious…
Legislative Gridlock Deepens: Voting Restrictions Stall Appropriations, Testing Speaker Johnson’s Leadership
Washington D.C. – A deepening chasm within the U.S. House of Representatives, primarily fueled by a determined push for new voting restrictions, has brought essential legislative functions to a near standstill. At the heart of the current impasse are…
Political Cartoon Captures Capital’s Gridlock as "National Renewal Initiative" Stalls
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 18, 2026 – A new political cartoon by acclaimed artist R.J. Matson, published today by CQ Roll Call under his renowned "Capitol Ink" series, has quickly become a poignant visual commentary on the deepening partisan chasm…
