Michaela Ross

Washington, D.C.

Content Editor at Bloomberg Government

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Articles

GOP Approves Spectrum Sales, AI Spending in Trump Tax Bill (1)

1 day ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Oma Seddiq |Robin Meszoly |Michaela Ross

Republicans moved forward with reauthorizing spectrum sales to internet companies to generate billions of dollars that would help fund President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cuts and spending bill. The House Energy and Commerce Committee early Wednesday advanced the communications and technology portion of the GOP-only measure that aims to extend Trump’s tax breaks from his first term and fulfill his border security, defense, and energy agenda.
Sidelined Farm Aid Programs Add to US Agricultural Struggles

1 week ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Skye Witley |Michaela Ross

Glenn Munal stops to study a grapefruit sprig while surveying his citrus orchard, scanning its leaves for a gnat-sized brown bug that threatens the family business. Asian citrus psyllid insects found his 26-acre Texas farm last year, lured by the bright scents of orange and grapefruit in the Rio Grande Valley.
Top Republican Warns Cuts Threaten US Lead on Medical Research

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Michaela Ross

A key Senate Republican has warned that Trump administration moves to slash research dollars and fire scientists risk jeopardizing US dominance in biomedical research. “Proposed funding cuts, the firing of essential federal scientists, and policy uncertainties threaten to undermine the foundation for our nation’s global leadership,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said during a Wednesday hearing.
Top Republican Warns Cuts Threaten US Lead on Medical Research

2 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Michaela Ross

A key Senate Republican has warned that Trump administration moves to slash research dollars and fire scientists risk jeopardizing US dominance in biomedical research. “Proposed funding cuts, the firing of essential federal scientists, and policy uncertainties threaten to undermine the foundation for our nation’s global leadership,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said during a Wednesday hearing.
Anti-AI Deepfake Porn Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk With House Vote

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Michaela Ross |Oma Seddiq

IP LawEmailApril 28, 2025, 11:06 PM UTCTechnology companies are poised to face mandates to remove non-consensual pornography and other sexually explicit material after Congress took one of its most significant actions yet to respond to risks posed by artificial intelligence. House lawmakers Monday voted 409-2 to clear bipartisan legislation (S.
Anti-AI Deepfake Porn Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk With House Vote

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Michaela Ross |Oma Seddiq

Technology companies are poised to face mandates to remove non-consensual pornography and other sexually explicit material after Congress took one of its most significant actions yet to respond to risks posed by artificial intelligence. House lawmakers Monday voted 409-2 to clear bipartisan legislation (S. 146, H.R. 633) that aims to curb the spread of unauthorized deepfake pornography that has largely targeted girls and women, including prominent celebrities.
House Financial Services, Oversight Release Budget Legislation

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Michaela Ross |Maeve Sheehey

The House Financial Services and Oversight and Government Reform committees released bill text overnight Friday for their portions of a sweeping GOP-only tax and policy package. • Members of Financial Services will mark up their legislation, which targets at least $1 billion in budget cuts, Wednesday. Read the bill text here. • Members of Oversight will also mark up their legislation, which aims to cut at least $50 billion from the federal budget, Wednesday. Read the bill text here.
House Financial Services, Oversight Release Budget Legislation

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Michaela Ross |Maeve Sheehey

The House Financial Services and Oversight and Government Reform committees released bill text overnight Friday for their portions of a sweeping GOP-only tax and policy package. • Members of Financial Services will mark up their legislation, which targets at least $1 billion in budget cuts, Wednesday. Read the bill text here. • Members of Oversight will also mark up their legislation, which aims to cut at least $50 billion from the federal budget, Wednesday. Read the bill text here.
House Financial Services, Oversight Release Budget Legislation

2 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Michaela Ross |Maeve Sheehey

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Fears of Migrant Abuse Rise as Trump Cuts Civil Rights Office

4 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Michaela Ross

Migrants in US custody risk increased abuse, illness, and death after the Trump administration’s dismantling of a civil rights office amid increasing detentions and deportations, immigrants’ rights advocates and lawyers warn.