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Stephen Richer appeared before a US House committee hearing examining allegations of noncitizen voting in New Jersey. The hearing, highlighted by the Ash Center, brings election administration figures to Capitol Hill as Republicans press claims about voting integrity and Democrats challenge the evidence. Richer, a former Arizona county election official known for defending election administration, testified amid ongoing national debate over voter eligibility rules.

Members of Congress are voicing frustration over how quickly artificial intelligence is developing, with lawmakers saying its ripple effects across the economy and society have left them struggling to craft effective policy. The remark that AI 'dumbfounds us all' captures a broader sense on Capitol Hill that legislation is lagging behind the technology's rapid advance.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has asked Congress for $30 billion to fund air travel modernization projects. The request targets upgrades to the US aviation system, including infrastructure and technology improvements. The funding appeal comes amid ongoing scrutiny of delays and capacity strains in American air travel, and will now face consideration by lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Efforts to pass the Clarity Act, a bill to set clear US rules for crypto markets, have stalled amid political tensions tied to the Trump family's growing crypto ventures. Critics say the family's financial interests in digital assets have complicated negotiations, giving Democrats reason to resist and Republicans reason to defend, leaving the legislation in limbo on Capitol Hill.

The National Federation of Independent Business brought small business owners to the US Capitol for a healthcare summit focused on health coverage costs and policy affecting small employers. Participants are expected to meet with lawmakers and discuss rising premiums and healthcare access as key concerns for small businesses.