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Politics & Policy - Senator Ran Paul was allegedly uninvited to a White House picnic due to his opposition to the budget bill, tariffs, and other Trump policies [1][2] - The uninvitation was described as "petty" and immature [2][3] Broadband & AI Regulation - A budget package includes a moratorium on AI regulation by states for 10 years, potentially impacting broadband funding [6] - States that regulate AI may not receive Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, which is crucial for closing the digital divide [6] - Broadband is considered essential for the economy, online learning, and emergency services like next-generation 911 [7][8] - The policy is seen as coercively pushing AI legislation by weaponizing infrastructure funding [9] - Concerns exist about the rapid advancement of AI and the potential impact of limiting regulation for several years, especially on children's online safety, consumer fraud, and surveillance [11][12][13] - There is a missed opportunity for Congress to establish regulations for AI [14]