President Trump dismissed calls to limit artificial intelligence development, even as lawmakers and industry leaders warn of mounting risks. Speaker Mike Johnson said the White House may summon AI executives, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed for a chamber-wide briefing and Barack Obama urged Democrats to craft a clear AI agenda. Markets wobbled after top AI researchers urged a slowdown, and energy prices surged as diesel hit records. In other developments, the Supreme Court blocked a postal rule on mail-in ballots, Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate, and disputes flared over immigration rules, border construction, and the Kennedy Center’s future.




























