Group 1: Department of Homeland Security Shutdown - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is entering its third week of shutdown, affecting over 57,000 employees, with some classified as "accepted" not receiving pay until the shutdown ends [1][3] - The shutdown is described as a partisan issue, with calls for reforms in agencies like TSA, FEMA, and Border Patrol without interrupting their pay [4][5] Group 2: Save America Act - The Save America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote, is stalled in the Senate, with bipartisan support indicated by 80% of Americans finding it sensible [2][19] - Concerns are raised about potential voter suppression, as approximately 40% of Americans may not have the required documents like birth certificates or passports [16][19] Group 3: AI and National Security - Anthropic's CEO has refused to allow their AI products to be used for mass domestic surveillance, raising questions about the implications of AI in military and surveillance contexts [6][8][13] - The Pentagon is urged to maintain a competitive edge in AI, especially against advancements made by China in military applications [7][11]

RT Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ)Requiring proof of citizenship and a photo ID to vote is an 80-20 issue.Americans demand secure elections.It’s time for Congress to get it done. ...