Cruz Questions 60-Vote Feasibility for Blackburn's AI Safety Plan Ahead of Markup

Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz said he’ll place Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s kids-online-safety AI package on the markup agenda but doubts it has 60 votes in the full Senate, even as Trump’s backing remains undecided. Blackburn is trying to pair the bill with pre-emptions on state AI laws and measures like the NO FAKES Act and the Apps Store Accountability Act, aiming for a year-end vote if consensus can be built. The live updates also track related GOP maneuvers on funding, nominations, and other policy battles shaping the Senate and House agenda.