# AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

https://mins.news/en/item/58764

- BBC News, 2026-09-15 02:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck20989806e9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> New US AI safety legislation is unlikely soon as Donald Trump rejects additional guardrails and Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of Congress. Democrats are urging the House to delay its recess until safeguards are debated, but Speaker Mike Johnson has shown little sign of moving quickly. Democrats also remain divided over the best regulatory approach.

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