The congressman said the AI race is “not an arms race that you win.” He called on tech companies to pause frontier AI development and on Congress to put protections in place. […]

The bipartisan proposal seeks to prepare students and teachers for wider AI use while keeping critical thinking at the center of the classroom. […]

The measure averts a looming government shutdown while giving Congress until Dec. 11 to settle broader funding questions and the future of key federal tech programs. […]

The bill would give federal AI evaluators greater visibility into frontier models’ ability to autonomously conduct AI research and development. […]

The lawmakers’ push follows recent security incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic models that have heightened concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI models. […]

The legislation would give EPA new authority to assess cyber risks and require fixes at water utilities while boosting federal cybersecurity funding. […]

The stopgap measure would keep the government funded through Dec. 11 while extending the TMF and two major federal cybersecurity authorities. […]

The proposal would give communities greater say over AI data center development while targeting concerns about electricity costs and water use. […]

The senators say clearer rules are needed to balance national security concerns with U.S. AI leadership and avoid driving customers to foreign models. […]

The Senate proposal would preserve the Technology Modernization Fund’s ability to make new investments while extending key cybersecurity authorities through Dec. 11. […]

The bipartisan, bicameral bill would give CISA new tools and funding to help K-12 schools prevent, track, and respond to cyberattacks. […]

The House approved its fiscal year 2027 NDAA on Wednesday, sending the annual defense policy bill to the Senate, where lawmakers remain stalled on their own version. […]

OSTP Director Michael Kratsios defended the Trump administration’s plan to reshape federal research funding, while Democrats warned the changes could weaken the nation’s research ecosystem. […]

A House hearing highlighted competing ideas to prevent future government shutdowns, including automatic continuing resolutions and changes to congressional budgeting rules. […]

Procedural fights in both chambers have prevented lawmakers from advancing their respective FY 2027 defense authorization bills, delaying negotiations on one of Congress’ most significant annual measures. […]

The legislation would encourage agencies to reduce unnecessary bachelor’s degree requirements and create a dedicated USAJobs portal for workers skilled through nontraditional pathways. […]

The legislation seeks to expand Export-Import Bank financing beyond quantum computing to include quantum sensing, communications, and other emerging technologies. […]

The legislation advances with billions for defense technology. Disputes over reconciliation funding and a proposal to rename the Pentagon set up broader budget fights. […]

House Oversight leaders are asking watchdog agencies to assess how the State Department tracks science and technology agreements with foreign governments, particularly China. […]

The annual defense policy bill would authorize $1.15 trillion for national defense and includes acquisition reforms, cyber initiatives, and a military pay increase. […]

The bipartisan proposal would create a federal framework for AI governance while establishing oversight for advanced AI systems and limiting some state-level regulation. […]

Sanders says Americans should share in AI profits through a sovereign wealth fund built from equity in leading AI firms, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. […]

In a May 22 letter, Rep. Burlison directed MITRE to identify and preserve any records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, including alleged crash-retrieval and reverse-engineering programs. […]

The FY 2027 NDAA released on May 26 emphasizes acquisition reform, defense industrial base expansion, emerging technologies, and military modernization. […]

Sen. Rick Scott has introduced legislation to create a CISA-led federal cyber task force aimed at improving coordination against Chinese hacking threats targeting critical infrastructure. […]

The legislation would create a nonprofit organization focused on expanding digital access, skills training, and broadband adoption as federal digital equity programs face policy changes and funding uncertainty. […]

Lawmakers are increasingly pushing for stricter oversight of data center expansion as states confront rising electricity demand, higher utility costs, and growing strain on energy infrastructure. […]

Lawmakers warn that cuts to CISA could leave critical infrastructure and local governments exposed as AI-powered cyber threats become faster and harder to stop. […]

The U.S. Tech PATH Act would create a new procurement pathway for foreign partners seeking American cyber and digital capabilities and aims to bolster U.S. tech competitiveness. […]

A contractor reportedly exposed CISA and DHS credentials on a public GitHub repository. The lapse comes amid internal upheaval at CISA and threats against U.S. critical infrastructure. […]