US lawmakers propose AI kill-switch bill after OpenAI hack
Why it matters: The measure would let the Homeland Security secretary order dangerous AI systems slowed or shut down.
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Trump notifies Congress of renewed Iran hostilities, 60-day clock
Why it matters: The filing seeks to reset war-powers limits as lawmakers from both parties press to end US military action.
Florida judge seeks discipline for Trump lawyers in IRS case
What's new: The order found bad-faith conduct and raised concerns that the acting attorney general gave misleading testimony to Congress.
The New York Times, ABC News
Trump moves to drop Syria from US terrorism list after 47 years
What's next: Congress gets 45 days to review the move, which would ease barriers to aid, defense exports and financial dealings.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +2
White House seeks $87.6 billion for Iran war, farmers and Ebola
What's next: Congress must approve the package, setting up a fraught vote as lawmakers push back on the Iran conflict.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +6
Trump delays housing bill signing to pressure Congress on SAVE America Act
Why it matters: The move ties a bipartisan housing package to a separate election measure, setting up a new standoff on Capitol Hill.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +4
Pentagon seeks $80 billion more as Iran war costs mount
Why it matters: The request would add to a major military spending increase after Trump signed an interim deal to end the conflict.
Bolivia declares emergency after weeks of protests and roadblocks
What's next: Congress has 72 hours to approve or reject the measure as shortages deepen and some Indigenous groups vow to keep blocking roads.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Senators question $397 million shift to White House security
What's new: The money came from a $1.2 billion Secret Service allocation, and lawmakers want to know whether any of it will help build the new ballroom.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Kennedy Center board seeks stay to keep Trump name on facade
What's next: A judge ordered Trump's name removed by Friday and barred a planned two-year shutdown for renovations.
The New York Times, CNBC +5
Trump presses $350 billion defense push as GOP balks on new bill
What's next: Republican leaders say a third reconciliation package is a long shot before the November midterms.
The Hill, Fox News
Social Security retirement fund now projected to run short in 2032
Why it matters: If Congress does nothing, retirement benefits would be cut about 22%, while combined funds would pay full benefits only until 2034.
NPR, PBS NewsHour +3
Trump, Johnson race to lock in FISA 702 deal before Friday deadline
What's next: The Senate still needs 60 votes, and Bill Pulte's acting DNI role has complicated the push to avoid a first-ever lapse.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
House GOP joins Democrats to pass Ukraine bill in rebuke to Trump
What's new: Republicans also moved to block or cut several Trump-backed priorities, from a White House ballroom request to a domestic spying measure.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Trump White House ballroom plan swells to $400 million
What's new: The redesign now includes a rooftop drone port, an underground hospital and military facilities beyond the original ballroom proposal.
The New York Times, The Hill +1
Judge orders Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center
A federal judge said the Kennedy Center cannot be renamed without Congress and ordered Donald Trump’s name removed within 14 days.
BBC News (US & Canada), PBS NewsHour +1