Paul blocks Kennedy’s AI kill switch as Senate stalls on guardrails

In a live Capitol Hill update, Sen. Rand Paul blocked Sen. John Kennedy’s bid to fast-track a bill requiring an AI 'kill switch,' arguing for more data before sweeping rules, while Kennedy pressed ahead with a floor move and a study. The digest also tracks ongoing permitting‑reform talks, looming Section 702 reauthorization deadlines, and other high‑profile actions on the Hill, including a contempt vote in the Epstein investigation and debates over education leadership and crypto tax changes.