AI

250 Years of Innovation. Now Comes AI.

As America marked its 250 anniversary last week, lawmakers reflected on the country’s history of innovation while turning their attention…

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LONESTAR — 7.1.2026 — Greg Abbott Grants $30M for Electric Reliability Upgrades — SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship — and More...

Greg Abbott Announces $30 Million for Electric Reliability Upgrades Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced a nearly $30 million Texas Energy…

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Congress Wants Its Own AI, But Can It Trust the Data?

With AI becoming more common in research and policymaking, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is asking Congress for $1.6 million…

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LONESTAR — 6.23.2026 — Talarico Urges 'Release the Hoffman Files' — Keith Self Chides 'Sharia Law' — and More...

'Release the Hoffman Files': James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton Over Controversial Plea Deal Texas State Representative and United States Senate…

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LONESTAR — 6.4.2026 — Cruz Rebukes Ogles' Pride Month Comment — Dallas Mavericks are Leaving Downtown — and More...

Ted Cruz Rebukes Andy Ogles Over 'Homosexuality Has No Place in America' Comment When Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) posted that…

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Beth Van Duyne Protects Artists from AI Style Imitation in New CREATOR Act

U.S Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at…

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New Bill Targets Data Centers to Track AI's Footprint

As AI-driven data centers expand across the country, members of Congress are seeking greater transparency regarding the impact on local…

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LONESTAR — 6.1.2026 — Telnyx Announces National Software Rankings — Greg Casar Pursues 'AI Token Tax' — and More...

Austin-Based Tech Firm Telnyx Debuts on National Software Rankings, Signaling Broader Texas Surge The Austin-based telecom/AI company debuts at No.…

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Greg Casar Proposes 'AI Token Tax' to Combat Potential Job Losses

Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) is calling on Congress to act on artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that Washington has been too…

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‘You’re a Target Now’: Pat Fallon Seeks Oversight Chair Role to Tighten Security

With Capitol Hill buzzing over growing cyberthreats from China, Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) says he wants to help members of…

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