Brennan Leach

WASHINGTON — Amid warnings that artificial intelligence could soon wipe out humanity, some lawmakers are not confident that Congress has the expertise or ability to regulate AI.

The ship, which supported the U.S. war with Iran, was at sea for nearly 300 days without a port call.

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, has voted against House resolutions directing President Donald Trump to halt the war with Iran six times, including as recently as last week.

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “Godfather of AI,” issued an ominous warning: Congress may only have one year left to implement safeguards on artificial intelligence before it loses control of it.

The Pennsylvania senator, who has faced ongoing questions about leaving the Democratic Party, appeared by video at the Republicans’ midterm convention last week.

The president also alleged the existence of a “sick conspiracy” against AI and data centers, at a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about the technology.

Democrats and Republicans are proposing new regulations for artificial intelligence. But there’s no consensus, and the House has only one more workweek before Election Day.

Some GOP lawmakers in highly competitive races are going to the party’s midterm convention in Dallas this week, while others are skipping it.

Event organizers said they believed a post-Labor Day convention would be the best way to reach people who don’t always pay attention to politics.

Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will face another Republican in an Aug. 25 runoff for the party’s nomination, NBC News projects.

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote, capping off weeks of uncertainty and despite bipartisan concerns about his ability to run a Justice Department independent of President Donald Trump’s impulses.