Congress is trending in the news because of growing pressure to address artificial intelligence risks and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s testimony on economic policy. The AI debate is drawing attention as Senator Bernie Sanders says Congress has received a “wake-up call” about the technology’s risks. Democrats and some Republicans are pushing for guardrails, creating a backlash against President Trump, who has dismissed concerns about AI’s dangerous potential.
That pressure has not produced a clear path to legislation. Congress remains divided, and Trump’s opposition makes new AI safety laws unlikely to pass anytime soon. The coverage highlights a gap between growing concern about AI and lawmakers’ ability to agree on a response.
Separately, Bessent’s appearance before Congress puts the economy in focus. He may face questions about rising energy prices, Federal Reserve policy, government debt and the Trump administration’s economic agenda. Together, these stories place Congress at the center of debates over technology safeguards and economic oversight.
