Mike Johnson sends House on recess: List of AI bills in progress
Mike Johnson plans to recess the House despite Democratic demands for action on artificial intelligence legislation.
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Speaker Mike Johnson plans to send the House into recess despite pending AI-related votes and impeachment articles concerning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Democrats, including Sam Liccardo, criticized the break and urged action on AI regulation, while Johnson defended a cautious approach.
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