Greg Casar
American politician (born 1989)
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Surgery, of course, we all know, has its benefits and risks. But if Wilber and his wife decide that he needs to go through a surgery, then ICE needs to expedite his care,
- Casar saidGuardiantheguardian.com/us/news…
If they want to say it’s great medical care, they should start providing great medical care today by having him leave the detention center, go to a hospital or to a doctor, and do not delay his surgery if that’s what his family chooses to do,
- Casar saidNBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…
The capacity to automate or greatly accelerate the process of artificial intelligence research and development.”
- His bill with Casar includes a list of precursors that seek to define the development of “superintelligence,” includingNBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/congress…
This is not a radical notion. All it does is take us back a couple years in time when humans, rather than AI, were in charge of AI research,
- Casar said WednesdayHuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/bernie…
Now, we have to make sure he fully recovers, is reunited with his family, and gets to tell law enforcement the full story of how he was shot in the back by ICE.”
- Greg Casar (D-Texas) called Pérez’s return to medical care a “positive first step” in a Monday post on X, though he addedHuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/ice…
ICE has been trying to blame all of this on him without releasing any of the video footage, any of the evidence,
- Casar saidFox Newsfoxnews.com/us/surveillance…
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Texas city council candidate who protested ICE shooting faces 'riot participation' charge
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/texas…Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, has spent the past five days in detention with a bullet lodged in his back, after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rapidly removed him from a hospital in Austin where he had been taken on Sunday after the shooting
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Family of paralyzed Marine vet allegedly shot by migrant speaks out as health issue could delay testimony
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/us/family…Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, has spent the past five days in detention with a bullet lodged in his back, after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rapidly removed him from a hospital in Austin where he had been taken on Sunday after the shooting
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Dems shamed as DHS brings ICE shooting receipts after politician called ICE officers ‘liars with masks’
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/dems…Leading Democrats and immigration advocates in Michigan are demanding transparency from federal authorities after a man died in a fiery car crash as he attempted to avoid agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar propose AI ‘superintelligence’ ban with a 20-year jail penalty
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/congress…The left's push to rein in AI is taking shape on two fronts: slowing advanced development at home, and weakening China's progress abroad
Axiosaxios.com/2026/09…ICE officer who shot DoorDash driver in Austin wasn't wearing issued bodycam
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1417353…Born in the United States, Estella said she is making noise for her parents and other immigrants who have been silenced by fear under President Donald Trump's harsh anti-immigration policies
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/09…DHS now leading investigation into shooting involving ICE officer in Austin
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/state…Protests have now erupted, with local officials seeking answers from federal authorities
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Treasury Secretary Bessent talks to CNBC as Trump administration faces affordability concerns
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Reminds of a story that sounds less like cybersecurity news and more like a nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough after three cups of strong coffee, a team of independent security researchers reportedly used Anthropic's Claude AI to help identify and exploit vulnerabilities within OpenAI's internal code environment
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/technology/when…When AI Becomes the Hacker: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Cybersecurity in 2026
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/technology/when…This year's Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference, which wraps Sunday, has taken on a different feel than its usual college homecoming vibe
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Washington balks at giving AI firms waiver to create safety standard
The Hillthehill.com/policy/technology…After White House artificial intelligence adviser David Sacks got President Trump to scrap a planned executive order in May that would subject AI models to an extended government review, senior administration officials including Scott Bessent and Susie Wiles were caught off guard and unhappy
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Sacks: Trump cutting through panic over AI
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…After White House artificial intelligence adviser David Sacks got President Trump to scrap a planned executive order in May that would subject AI models to an extended government review, senior administration officials including Scott Bessent and Susie Wiles were caught off guard and unhappy
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Sanders, Bannon warn of AI dangers in rare US left-right alignment
France 24france24.com/en/video…Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is using his platform to back Democratic hopeful Abdul El-Sayed over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race
Newsweeknewsweek.com/americas/far…Sanders: ‘Embarrassing’ how ‘ignorant’ Trump is on AI
The Hillthehill.com/policy/technology…Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is using his platform to back Democratic hopeful Abdul El-Sayed over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race
Newsweeknewsweek.com/americas/far…OpenAI, Anthropic and Google in talks to create a standards body as AI fears rise
France 24france24.com/en/technology…Bilal Chughtai has resigned from Google DeepMind, where he worked on AGI safety
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/trending/go…Haigh warns of ‘huge risk’ from AI unless proper safety measures put in place
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Jacob Coxon published the viral post from a park bench in San Francisco’s Alamo Square
Timetime.com/article/2026…Steve Bannon turns on Trump to team up with Bernie Sanders over AI threat
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…House Republican leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as calls mount for more transparency around artificial intelligence and implementing guardrails around the rapidly developing technology
The Hillthehill.com/video/clips…Google DeepMind researcher quits with grim warning on AI causing ‘immense harm’
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/trending/jo…Obama calls for stronger AI safeguards
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/business/o…Sanders pushes 'death penalty' for crucial US industry that could give advantage to foreign adversaries
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/sanders…Washington imposed sanctions on Inspur because of its work with the Chinese military
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Bill Gates diagnoses problems with AI, but an expert questions his prescription
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/bill…Bill Gates Warns A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/08…ICE Accused of Detaining 5-Year-Old on Way to Soccer Game in Texas
Newsweeknewsweek.com/ice/accused…Liam Tadeo and his father are being held inside a notorious family detention center in rural Texas where Liam Conejo Ramos was held earlier this year
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Democrats sound alarm over AI job apocalypse — but labor market isn't following script
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/dems…Average hourly earnings rose by just 0.1% from June
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Trump's tech ties blamed for AI inaction by MAGA Republicans, Democrats
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026080…Washington isn’t sure how to counter Chinese technological advancements
Foreign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/08…Entire Squad endorses Abdul El-Sayed days before Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/squad…All have been seemingly boosted by Republicans in one way or another
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/democrats…House passes measure to end Iran war, Senate blocks binding resolution
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…U.S. House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
CTV Newsctvnews.ca/world/article…Chinese oepn-source model helps US system rein in rogue agent
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202607…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/emilsayegh…GOP Bill Targets Medicare, Medicaid Fraud
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/gop…On Tuesday, House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) introduced legislation to boost funding to fight health care fraud
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…‘Our system is in dire straits’: progressive Democrats hold Medicare for All hearing
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…On Tuesday, House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) introduced legislation to boost funding to fight health care fraud
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Military assistance totaling billions annually used to get bipartisan support in Washington
The Times Of Israeltimesofisrael.com/theres/a…Jeffries opposes Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel, but says ‘change in direction is needed’
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announces opposition to a legislative proposal blocking US funding to Israel, cautioning against broad aid restrictions
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Block the bombs: Support grows for US bill to restrict arms for Israel
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Politically, this means avoiding public discussion of Israeli policies in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank or Iran and disguising the sources of massive amounts of money pouring into election races to defeat candidates raising questions about US support for Israel
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…House tensions erupt as Rashida Tlaib pushes vote to constrain Trump on Lebanon
Axiosaxios.com/2026/06…NY-12's 'AI guy' hasn't always voted in favor of tech guardrail legislation
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Progressive Democrats are turning artificial intelligence into one of the new dividing lines inside their party, with some challenging not only the technology itself but also the money, water, energy, and political power around it
International Business Timesibtimes.com/report/details…Dems try to twist knife in Trump-GOP tensions
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/insid…The debate reflects an ongoing broader identity crisis facing Democrats as the party looks to regain political momentum after Republicans swept the White House and Congress in 2024, while recent polls have shown voters’ dissatisfaction with the party
Newsweeknewsweek.com/democrats/still…Donald Trump’s Winning Streak Is A Mirage For The GOP
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/donald…It was a race driven and decided on presidential spite, the latest installment in Mr. Trump’s long-running vengeance campaign against any Republican he deems disloyal, defiant or simply still in possession of a political spine
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/05…Behind Vertical AI: What AI Is Already Demanding Of Energy And Utilities
Forbes UKforbes.com/councils/forbestech…On Capitol Hill, he’s created a Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus with 17 members from around the country
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Democrats are ready to reverse reckless GOP energy agenda and lower costs
The Hillthehill.com/opinion/5885346…On Capitol Hill, he’s created a Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus with 17 members from around the country
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…A new player in clean energy advocacy
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…Iran War Resolutions Fail Again, but Republican Dissent Is Growing
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/livecoverage/iran…House Democrats failed again Thursday to fracture Republicans’ support for President Donald Trump's Iran strategy as GOP lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected an effort to curb his war powers
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/house…U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Halt Anti-Drug Operations in Ecuador, Suggest They May Involve Forces Accused of Torture
International Business Timesibtimes.com/us/lawmakers…The right-wing Ecuadoran leader has criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro for failing to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/05…The Republican Civil War Over FISA Explained
Newsweeknewsweek.com/republican/civil…Conservatives, led by members of the House Freedom Caucus, are putting up a big fight against warrantless surveillance on Americans’ communications with foreigners
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/republicans…Democrats learn a shutdown lesson
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/playb…Senate votes to end airport shutdown chaos in win for Democrats
The Timesthetimes.com/us/news…Both chambers are set to take off for a two-week recess starting tomorrow
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/playb…Cornyn blasts 'defund the police' Democrat for holding TSA agents 'hostage' during airport clash
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/cornyn…Cory Booker told CNN when asked if Democrats planned to stand firm on their demands as airline delays worsen
CNNcnn.com/2026/03…US lawmakers Murphy, Casar push legislation to regulate prediction markets
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/economy/2026…Jeffries seeks to force vote on DHS funding without ICE and CBP
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/house…Greg Casar, D-Texas, got into a heated exchange Monday afternoon over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding after the progressive lawmaker attempted to interrupt the senator’s news conference
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/cornyn…As the politics around Israel shift, many Democrats are seeking distance from AIPAC
CNNcnn.com/2026/03…In a Democratic primary, accusations are flying that allies of a hard-line pro-Israel group are trying to divide progressives, exploiting a broader rift in the party
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/03…MS NOW analyst admits Talarico ‘not a moderate,’ has progressive views like Crockett
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/ms…Taken together, Crockett’s campaign shortcomings doomed the upstart Senate bid of the two-term congressmember who entered the contest with broad name recognition and hopes of showcasing her firebrand personality and penchant for viral moments to help Texas Democrats end their nearly 40-year winless streak in Senate races
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Trump’s Rapid Shift in Texas Shows Risk to GOP Posed by Talarico
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…James Talarico barely mentioned Donald Trump when he finally got to give his victory speech on Wednesday night as Democrats’ nominee for US Senate in Texas
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…James Talarico wins Democratic US Senate primary in Texas
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…The Texas Senate race holds implications for which party will control the chamber after the midterms
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…Austin cops who killed Islamist terrorist and ended massacre that slaughtered three now face GRAND JURY
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…In 2020, following the Black Lives Matter riots, Austin’s city council voted unanimously to cut up to $150 million from its police department budget — about 34% of its current total — and reinvest the funds in other services
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/texas…NYC Mayor condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'illegal aggression'
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…Mamdani condemns airstrikes as ‘illegal’ and a ‘catastrophic escalation’ two days after latest friendly Trump visit
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…UAE intercepts 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones in Iranian attack
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/uae/uae…Explosions rock Abu Dhabi as Iranian missiles trigger emergency alerts, one person is killed by falling shrapnel, and Dubai’s iconic Fairmont The Palm suffers blast damage with multiple injuries reported
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/iran…