AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Policy Fight: Texas Rep. Nathaniel Moran and others are pushing competing “AI kill switch” bills on Capitol Hill, while lawmakers debate whether frontier model controls should sit in DHS, Commerce, or with private actors. Capitol Security: The FBI and Texas DPS arrested Benny Caldera Jr. over an alleged plot to attack the Texas Capitol, with officials saying there’s no ongoing threat but posture remains heightened. Midterm Politics: Trump plans to campaign in multiple red states ahead of the midterms, including Texas, as GOP committees and candidates ramp up spending. Health Care Oversight: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened a prior authorization probe into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas after reports of delayed or denied urgent care. Elections Administration: Democratic Rep. Kristin Hook urged Gov. Abbott to extend voter registration through Election Day after a DPS-related error delayed processing of more than 100,000 records. Border Construction: DHS let a temporary pause on Big Bend border construction expire, setting up renewed work while conservationists vow to fight. Local Government Watch: Houston City Council grilled former controller adviser Chris Brown over a reported $127K salary and questions about hours worked. Disaster Funding: Texas GLO approved $9M in 2024 disasters local communities grants for shelter and drainage projects.
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