The Daily Punch

As artificial intelligence dominates the news cycle, AI companies are begging to be regulated. Congress is nowhere on the issue.

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Both the House and the Senate are back this week as the sprint kicks off to Election Day. Plus: the latest on the Clarity Act.

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Defense reporter Briana Reilly takes you behind the scenes of the NDIA emerging technology conference and what top DOD officials said about their outlook on future funding. This story was featured in the Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Jake and Brendan go over what Thune told us about the future of the Senate. Plus: HMP's redline.

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House Majority PAC President Mike Smith sits down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer at the townhouse to talk about affordability, redistricting and everything else weighing on Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Stick around: Semafor's Nicholas Wu and our own Ally Mutnick break down everything he said.
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