‘Time to get back to work’: Mitch McConnell returns to Senate
The former GOP leader had not voted in person since being hospitalized in June.
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Trump nominates Wesley Hunt to Saudi Arabia ambassador post
President Trump on Monday nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to serve as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Trump sent the nominations of Hunt and a slew of other individuals to the Senate, which has to confirm his appointments. The U.S. has not had a full-time ambassador to Saudi Arabia since Michael Ratney left office at…
OpenAI’s top lobbyist on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers
Chris Lehane has been pushing for more AI safety laws.
Thune says ‘light touch’ needed on AI regulation
The Senate majority leader still sees a role for Congress in heading off potentially catastrophic consequences.
Hakeem Jeffries: Congress must act ‘immediately’ to rein in AI
The House Democratic leader said Republicans have ‘abandoned’ their responsibility on AI and called for the House to stay in session.
Trump nominates Wesley Hunt as US ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Hunt lost in the opening round of this year’s Texas GOP Senate primary.
Jeffries calls on Congress to stay in Washington to address AI concerns
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on House GOP leaders to remain in Washington to allow Congress to consider new limits on AI companies following dire warnings from industry insiders about the threat the technology poses to humanity. Speaking to reporters Monday in the Capitol, Jeffries said the calls for a slowdown from…