Ukrainian officials report Starlink service restrictions amid growing diplomatic friction over Donald Trump's proposed energy deal with Russia and demands to halt attacks on Russian refineries.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that a majority of US voters believe the government is not doing enough to regulate AI, with concerns over job security and data centers rising.
Representative Ro Khanna has demanded that major US AI labs disclose any foreign attempts to steal their model weights or exploit their technology through distillation.
Democratic lawmakers in the US Congress remain divided on AI tax proposals, with no unified framework emerging before the November midterms.
House Republican leaders have postponed major AI safety legislation until after the November 2026 midterm elections, citing a need for more internal education and political caution.
Senate leader Chuck Schumer has warned the Trump administration against easing export controls on AI chips to China ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.
The likelihood of the CLARITY Act passing by 2026 has dropped to 6 percent as temporary guidance from the SEC and CFTC reduces the perceived urgency for new legislation.
The US Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act in a 49-50 vote, leaving the future of the digital asset regulation bill uncertain amid ongoing partisan disputes over ethics provisions.
Representative Maxine Waters is blocking major crypto legislation, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest regarding the president's digital asset holdings.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring all new vehicles to be equipped with AM radio as a standard feature without extra costs.
The US House of Representatives passed the FUTURES Act, requiring financial regulators to assess their technology and address gaps to keep pace with the digital financial system.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has delayed the review of the Great American AI Act, signaling that comprehensive federal AI regulation is unlikely before the midterm elections.
US Congress is unlikely to pass AI safety legislation before the November elections, causing uncertainty that has pushed the SOX semiconductor index down 24% from its June peak.
Coinbase is lobbying senators to support the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ahead of a critical September 15, 2026, vote that requires 60 votes to proceed.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is pushing for urgent AI regulation, aiming to finalize a Democratic policy framework by fall 2026.
House Democrats have established a commission to develop an AI policy framework, with plans to potentially form a select committee if they win the 2026 elections.
President Trump expects oil prices to remain elevated until after the U.S. midterm elections amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US Senator Elissa Slotkin warns that President Trump might open the US market to Chinese EVs as part of a deal with China.
