Congress has not yet passed comprehensive legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, despite repeated warnings from tech leaders and experts about its potential risks. In September 2023, discussions between prominent tech figures like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman with U.S. senators raised concerns about AI posing a "civilizational risk." However, three years later, neither the House nor the Senate has reached a consensus on how to address these concerns. Recent warnings from Anthropic whistleblower Jacob Coxon have rekindled fears about AI's dangers, leading to calls for action from both Democrats and some Republicans. Despite this, lawmakers are unlikely to take major steps before Election Day, as experts note that AI technology is advancing rapidly. House Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, have not prioritized broad AI regulations. Instead, they have deferred to President Donald Trump, who has issued executive orders on AI. Johnson acknowledged AI as an "important issue" but emphasized the need for caution, stating it is "not one that we can rush into." Trump has dismissed concerns about AI's risks, calling them a "hoax" on his social media platform, Truth Social, and claiming AI would be "the Greatest Economic Development Engine in History." Progressive groups, such as the Progressive Democrats of America and RootsAction, are beginning to focus on the 2028 presidential campaign, identifying potential Democratic candidates like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rep. Ro Khanna of California. These groups aim to shift the national political conversation to the left by supporting candidates who emphasize issues like healthcare, jobs, AI, militarism, and U.S. foreign policy. Ocasio-Cortez is considering a run for the Senate or president in 2028, while Khanna has taken steps that suggest interest in a presidential bid, including meetings with influential Democratic leaders. Other recent developments include a report from a Department of Homeland Security watchdog about immigrants being held in overcrowded outdoor cages at a now-closed detention facility in Florida. Texas Republicans faced backlash after a candidate for state railroad commissioner made a racist post. In Georgia, a 23-year-old mayor was removed from office over allegations of misuse of a municipal credit card and inappropriate messages to a teenager. House Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned the possibility of working with President Trump to provide $5,000 payments to American adults if Republicans do well in the midterms. Meanwhile, GOP nominee for Wisconsin governor, Rep. Tom Tiffany, suffered minor injuries after an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau.