Charles E. Schumer: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this timely hearing.”

Notwithstanding federal law, and the traditional sanctity afforded to polling places, the Trump Administration has made clear by word and deed over the past year that it asserts the authority to dispatch armed officers to active polling…

If [Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.] would put them on the floor today, we can pass them. Period.

Sen. Husted’s bill is a fraud. It’s voluntary, no company has to do it. The bill we have is mandatory. It is much stronger and is what is needed.

At a time when Americans are calling out for real guardrails on AI, Senate Republicans are trying to secure an ineffectual participation trophy before they skip town.