Politics
US Government Actions and Controversies
The White House has excluded open models from its AI framework, while the Senate is considering a delay of a federal ban on hemp THC products. These actions have sparked debate among policymakers and industry stakeholders.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
The Hill
Makers of hemp THC products were thrown a lifeline when senators in a stopgap spending bill included a delay of a federal ban on their products. The Senate’s government funding bill set to be considered this week would delay the upcoming prohibition on most hemp-derived THC products until Dec. 11.
2026-08-04 21:11 UTC
Axios
The White House is excluding open models from its framework to test advanced AI capabilities, sources familiar with
2026-08-04 21:14 UTC