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- 1Opinion: A Welcome for Russia, a Choice for Congress●Opinion | A Welcome for Russia, a Choice for Congress
The Wall Street Journal publishes an opinion piece arguing that the United States is extending a welcome to Russia while leaving a critical decision in the hands of Congress. The piece frames congressional action as the decisive factor in shaping US policy toward Moscow. Readers are weighing what stance lawmakers should take on relations with Russia.
- 2US Congress urged to act on rising pedestrian deaths●What should Congress do to stop the scourge of pedestrian death?
The advocacy group Transportation For America is pressing Congress to address the growing number of pedestrian deaths on US roads, asking what legislation lawmakers should pursue to curb the toll. The group frames pedestrian fatalities as a national scourge requiring federal action on street design and safety policy.
- 3Senate Advances Bill to Regulate College NIL Deals●Senate tees up college sports bill aimed at regulating NIL deals
US Senate lawmakers are moving forward with legislation aimed at regulating name, image and likeness deals in college sports. The bill would set federal rules for how college athletes can be compensated for endorsements, an area currently governed by a patchwork of state laws and NCAA policies. The push reflects growing concern in Congress over the lack of consistent national standards since athletes gained NIL rights in 2021.