AI Policy Push: After Anthropic researchers warned AI could lead to human extinction, more U.S. lawmakers—including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz—are calling for new safeguards and rules. Election-Year Economics: Trump’s $5,000 “dividend” promise is drawing backlash from economists and lawmakers, with concerns about inflation and the national debt. Texas Power Grid: Texas regulators will consider three massive 765-kilovolt transmission line proposals to support the oil and gas industry, with hearings drawing landowner and industry attention. Public Safety & Immigration: Coverage marks how post-9/11 counterterror tools are being used more aggressively at home, including ICE actions and surveillance. Health & Fraud Watch: FinCEN flagged about $17.5 billion in suspicious activity tied to possible health care fraud, with home health providers named most often. Food Insecurity: San Antonio’s Food Bank is urging action during Hunger Action Month as Texas reports the highest food insecurity levels in the U.S. Research & Preparedness: Texas A&M mapped a soft tick that could matter for African swine fever readiness if the virus ever reaches U.S. pigs.