The House task force on artificial intelligence (AI) is urging the U.S. government to aim for “a flexible sectoral regulatory framework” for the technology in a nearly 300-page report released Tuesday morning. The report held up a light-touch approach to regulation, as well as “a thriving innovation ecosystem” as pillars that help keep the U.S. a leader in AI. “If maintained, these strengths will help our country remain...

Officials in Texas say they are preparing to buy and store border wall materials being auctioned off by the federal government and keep them in place until the Trump administration takes office in January. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reacted to reports of continued auctions of border wall materials that have been left near the border after the sudden stop of border wall construction in 2021.  “I will...