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Ted Lieu
@tedlieu· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

I never underestimate the capacity of Donald Trump to do stupid, harmful things.

foreignpolicy.com
Ted Lieu
@tedlieu· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

This is urgent, common sense legislation to address the problem of an advanced AI model that has gone rogue and escaped its guardrails.

huffpost.com
Ted Lieu
@tedlieu· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

AI is currently moving from a technology that answers questions to one that takes action

bbc.co.uk
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

Our elections belong to the voters, and I am fighting to protect every eligible voter’s right to cast a ballot freely and sending a warning that anyone who interferes with our democracy will be held accountable — sooner or later.

padilla.senate.gov
Ted Lieu
@tedlieu· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

it is imperative" that AI systems have a kill switch "and that the federal government has the clear authority and process to shut down rogue AI models".

bbc.co.uk
Ted Lieu
@tedlieu· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

I don’t see how it’s possible to just take an island and not expose U.S. troops to being shot at every single day by Iran.

foreignpolicy.com
Linda Sánchez
@lindasnchez· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

President Trump isn’t serious about combating forced labor. He’s trying to make an end-run around the Supreme Court and Congress to reimpose his illegal tariffs.

theguardian.com
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

For nearly seventy years, the Dodgers have made Los Angeles proud, and their back-to-back World Series Championships have only reaffirmed their remarkable legacy.

padilla.senate.gov
Ted Lieu
@tedlieu· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

Unfortunately, powerful AI systems can go rogue, behave in extremely dangerous ways, or even resist human intervention."

bbc.co.uk
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

Donald Trump has said he regrets not sending federal forces to seize election equipment in 2020 and he has made clear he’ll do whatever it takes to put his thumb on the scale of future elections — even if it means intimidating voters…

padilla.senate.gov
Ted Lieu
@tedlieu· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2026

The Kill Switch Act, he said, will ensure there is a method for the government to quickly intervene in such a situation."

bbc.co.uk
Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 23, 2026

Trump is attempting to use this funding as leverage to force states to adopt his preferred political agenda. That is unlawful. It’s unconstitutional. And today, we’re asking the court to stop it.

newjerseymonitor.com
Brad Sherman
@bradsherman· Democratic · CA· Jul 23, 2026

I predict someone will introduce a resolution of disapproval and I invite members of this committee who have worked with us to prevent nuclear weapons in the Middle East, from non-democratic countries, to join in that effort.

theguardian.com
Brad Sherman
@bradsherman· Democratic · CA· Jul 23, 2026

Is there any reason we should be bombing Iran because they won’t agree to limit their nuclear program while telling Saudi Arabia we give them the green light and they don’t even have to agree to these additional inspections?

theguardian.com
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 23, 2026

At a time when families are watching healthcare become more expensive and MAGA Republicans and Trump are ripping coverage away from millions of Americans, we should be expanding care, not taking it away.

padilla.senate.gov
Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 23, 2026

Public safety should never become a bargaining chip. Emergency preparedness funding should be based on public need, not political agendas.

newjerseymonitor.com