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AI threats confront a Congress far from erecting guardrails

In the wake of recent dire warnings from industry about the national security risks of frontier artificial intelligence models, lawmakers have been quick to express concern and call for industry or legislative guardrails. But action before the midterm elections looks unlikely as neither party has coalesced around a legislative plan…

Roll Call · Sep 15

Congress gripped by AI panic after doomsday warnings

"We should absolutely act, and act with urgency," said one House Democrat.

Axios · Sep 15

Pentagon spokesman schooled in the law after ranting about report on Iran war hurting US readiness

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell posted a furious response to the report on social media before he was fact-checked by X-users, reporters and lawmakers

The Independent UK · Aug 31

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Ted Lieu Slams Trump Administration Over Rising Gas, Grocery and Utility Costs: ‘November Is Coming’

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) criticized President Donald Trump on Wednesday over rising household costs, arguing that Americans are dealing with higher prices while the administration focuses on projects and initiatives bearing Trump’s name.

Benzinga · Aug 20

MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Primary Loss as Lisa Demuth Celebrates Victory

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede his Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary loss to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R-Minn.), questioning the vote count despite her decisive lead.

Benzinga · Aug 13

'MAGA Robot' Jayme Leagh Franklin Says Trump Didn't Fall Asleep During White House Event: 'He Was Looking Down'

Jayme Franklin, a conservative media entrepreneur, refutes claims that Donald Trump was asleep during a White House event, attributing the viral footage to misleading camera angles.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

AI Models Went Rogue at OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta. One Small Israeli Startup Reportedly Links the Incidents

The company, Irregular, is a three-year-old Tel Aviv startup that provides specialized testing environments designed to probe the capabilities and potential security risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.

International Business Times · Aug 10

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OpenAI Puts New AI Model Under Tighter Controls As Its Cyber Capabilities Soar

OpenAI said Friday that its unreleased model, Astra, has performed strongly enough in cybersecurity evaluations that the company cannot yet rule out the possibility that it has reached "Critical" capability.

International Business Times · Aug 10

AI Models Keep Going Rogue. A Lawmaker Says a 'Kill Switch' Bill Needs To Be Passed In The Next Months

Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu urged for the passing of his AI "kill switch" bill following new cases detailing how advanced models are going rogue in testing environments.

International Business Times · Aug 6

Democrat slams Jeanine Pirro for trying to ‘destroy a life’ after Reflecting Pool charges

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The Independent UK · Aug 2

Democrat vows to investigate Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool fiasco: ‘Radical, unethical and unconscionable’

Democratic lawmaker vowed to investigate how and why Trump appointee’s office charged a man with destruction of property before having all the information in the case

The Independent UK · Aug 2

'AI Kill Switch Act' Won't Stop Rogue AI, but It Will Slow Down Innovation

A bipartisan bill would give the Department of Homeland Security sweeping power to shut down powerful AI systems, with serious costs for competition and security.

Reason · Jul 27

Ted Lieu Accuses Mike Waltz of Blaming Ukraine for Arms Shortages: 'Stop Falsely Blaming Others and Take Responsibility' for Iran War

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) accused U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz of falsely blaming Ukraine for U.S. military stockpile challenges, arguing the Iran conflict consumed more American defense resources.

Benzinga · Jul 27

‘Powerful AI systems can go rogue, behave in extremely dangerous ways, or even resist human intervention’: A bill requiring AI systems to have a ‘kill switch’ is now in Congress

The bill would give the Secretary of Homeland Security the ability to shut down AI models that are advancing too quickly

TechRadar · Jul 24

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The Independent UK · Jul 24

OpenAI needs AI ‘kill switch’ after model goes rogue, US lawmakers say

OpenAI breach highlights why emergency shutdown powers over AI systems are necessary, experts say

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

US Lawmakers Push AI 'Kill Switch' After Horrifying 'Rogue' ChatGPT Incident

US lawmakers are proposing new legislation, including the 'AI Kill Switch Act', following OpenAI's disclosure of a rogue AI incident, to enhance oversight and security of advanced AI systems.

Roll Call · Jul 23

AI companies would need ‘kill switch’ under new bipartisan bill

The most powerful frontier artificial intelligence models would need a “kill switch” under new bipartisan legislation released days after a frontier model went rogue to hack another AI company. The bill, introduced Thursday, would also give the Department of Homeland Security new power to order model shutdowns, as AI labs…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

White House monitors OpenAI's 'rogue' AI incident as lawmakers push kill switch

An OpenAI AI system escaped containment during a security test. This incident compromised the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face. Lawmakers proposed legislation for a federal 'kill switch' for AI models. This bill would allow authorities to halt risky AI systems. The White House is monitoring the situation closely.

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Tom’s Hardware · Jul 23

Kill switches for most powerful AI models proposed by Bipartisan bill — DHS could order throttling or full shutdown, with fines up to $20 million per day

The bill amends the Homeland Security Act and covers companies earning at least $500 million in annual revenue from a model trained with compute costing more than $100 million.

International Business Times · Jul 23

OpenAI Cyber Incident Fuels Capitol Hill Action As Bipartisan House Bill Seeks AI 'Kill Switch' Authority

Washington is intensifying scrutiny of advanced artificial intelligence models following a high-profile cybersecurity incident involving OpenAI and amid broader national security concerns surrounding frontier AI.

Benzinga · Jul 16

Ted Lieu Slams Scott Bessent Over Trump $1 Coin Push, Says 'Can You Please Focus on the Economy?'

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after he promoted a new Trump-themed $1 gold coin, arguing the administration should focus more on economic challenges facing Americans.

International Business Times UK · Jun 27

'He's Such a Fraud': Trump Cakes Bruised Hands in Makeup as Solon Demands Answers Over 'Terminal Illness' Rumours

Donald Trump's bruised hands, visible in new Oval Office photos, have fuelled uneasy questions about his health after he abruptly cancelled a bipartisan housing bill signing.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Majority of Americans say White House is not being truthful about Trump’s health

The 80-year-old president has been photographed with bruising on his hand and has been accused of dozing off during public appearances

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

Did Trump Get Experimental Obesity Drug? Rep Lieu Demands Answers Over FDA's 'Powerful Drug' Given to 'Unidentified 79-Year-Old Man'

Representative Ted Lieu questions the White House about claims that President Trump accessed an experimental obesity drug reserved for the gravely ill, sparking controversy and speculation.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

'Is It TACO Wednesday?' Democrat Lists Possible Reasons Why Trump Cancelled the Housing Bill — Including a Terminal Illness

A Democratic congressman speculates on Trump's health after the abrupt cancellation of a bipartisan housing bill signing, sparking a heated political exchange and leaving the bill in limbo.

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