1 Speaker Mike Johnson Says Congress Could Work With President On $5-Thousand Payments
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 payments to every adult American if Republicans keep control of both the House and Senate in the November elections. Trump announced the idea at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, calling the payments a "Trump Dividend." Johnson disagreed on that point, saying Congress controls federal spending and would need to work out the details before any checks could be sent. Trump has not provided a detailed plan explaining exactly where the money would come from, how people would receive it, or when payments would be made.
2 Democratic House Leader Calls On Lawmakers To "Act Urgently" On AI
House Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Congress should move quickly to address possible dangers from artificial intelligence. Jeffries said lawmakers may need to slow the pace of AI development while stronger safety rules are created to protect the public. His comments followed warnings from former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who said some people inside AI companies believe advanced systems could eventually pose extreme risks. Jeffries said House Democrats plan to discuss AI at a caucus meeting tomorrow and that the issue will be a high priority as lawmakers consider what steps Congress should take.
3 Amazon Suspends Use Of Cargo Carrier Involved In Fatal Miami Crash
Amazon has temporarily stopped using cargo airline 21 Air after one of its Amazon-branded Boeing 767s crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five people. The plane overran the runway during landing, struck vehicles and traveled about 1,300 feet beyond the pavement. Investigators say cockpit recordings show the pilots were concerned about their speed and briefly considered going around before continuing the landing. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crew’s actions, the airline’s safety practices and its relationship with Amazon. Amazon says it will continue helping investigators and supporting people affected by the crash.