Politics
US Political Leaders Advocate for New Cabinet-Level Positions
Senators and officials are pushing for new cabinet-level positions. Chuck Schumer calls for a classified briefing on AI dangers, while The Hill reports on proposed departments of the Arts and a national speech czar.
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The Hill
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Monday called on the Trump administration to provide a classified briefing to all senators on the dangers posed by AI after a researcher for Anthropic warned that companies chasing artificial superintelligence are “gambling with our lives.” “The Ameri
2026-09-14 12:27 UTC
The Hill
America needs a Department of the Arts with a cabinet-level secretary of the Arts charged with thinking about the whole ecosystem.
2026-09-14 12:30 UTC
The Hill
Consumer protection laws are supposed to make sure products work as advertised, not that companies toe the D.C. government's line on climate change.
2026-09-14 12:30 UTC