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Speaker Johnson launches bipartisan artificial intelligence ‘task force’

House Speaker Mike Johnson is launching a formal “task force” to consider how the United States can remain competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) while managing the risks of rapidly evolving technology. “Advances in artificial intelligence have the potential to rapidly transform our economy and society, so we need Congress to work together in a bipartisan […]

Jayapal blasts Johnson, House GOP for lack of action: ‘Same menu, different waiter’

Congressional Progressive Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Republicans for their lack of action to pass the bill since taking office. Washington Democrats criticized Mr. Johnson and House Republicans for their ineffectiveness in Congress this year and the House’s reluctance to pass legislation centered around aid to Ukraine. “I’ve […]

Johnson urged to probe Intel chair’s ‘reckless’ leak of national security threat

House Freedom Caucus member Andy Ogles told Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday that the intelligence committee would reveal to the American public “serious national security threats” that could involve Russian space nuclear weapons. They called for an investigation into the decision of the association’s chairman, Mike Turner. Mr. Ogles (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to Mr. […]

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Shuts Down Gunfire Detection System

Chicago’s “progressive” Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, plans to end the city’s contract with the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter, despite widespread support for the police department’s tool from a minority of city council members. johnson announced He announced Tuesday that he would scale back the city’s contract with Sound Thinking, the company that manages gunshot detection […]

Speaker Johnson Pulls Surveillance Bill After House Intel Lawmakers Fold

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced Wednesday that the House will no longer consider government oversight legislation after the House Intelligence Committee was “smoked” by pro-reform lawmakers. Raj Shah, Johnson’s deputy communications director, said: announced“To give Congress more time to reach agreement on the best way to reform FISA and Section 702 while preserving the integrity […]