Democrats push for tough AI oversight as tech chiefs face hearings

Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan warns against letting tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg shape AI policy and says Congress would hold hearings if Democrats win the House; she has helped broker a bipartisan AI-safety package with Rep. Jay Obernolte, highlighting ongoing disagreements over regulatory approaches. The live updates also note midterm-focused moves, including Rep. James Talarico’s grocery-drive counter‑program to Trump’s visit and Rep. Joe Morelle urging states to speed ballot counting to deter misinformation, as leadership curtails the agenda and risks stalling AI, data-center, and voting-rights priorities.