Lyin' Ted Wants a Kill Switch

 I don't trust this guy with anything that has the word "kill" in its name.

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Dear neighbor,  Last weekend, four American service members tragically lost their lives in the war with Iran. My sincere condolences go out to their families and loved ones. trump sent our military into harm’s way for an illegal war without a strategy. We still don't have trustworthy answers on how many service members have been wounded or killed, or what the plan is to end the war. My colleagues and I pushed to introduce a War Powers Resolution to end the war, and it passed the House on a bipartisan basis this week. We need Senators to keep trying to pass a War Powers Resolution. While Americans suffer at the gas pump and the grocery store for an illegal war of trump’s making, the American public and Congress alike are denied answers. What is the cost? Who is winning? If Iran’s military is “obliterated” as trump claims, how are they successfully bombing U.S. bases and killing our troops?  This week, I asked trump’s UN Ambassador, Mike Waltz, how many service members have been injured. His gross underestimate was either a blatant lie or a clear indication that the trump administration does not care about our troops. Watch the exchange below.  Yesterday, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) and I introduced the AI Kill Switch Act that would require developers of the most powerful AI systems to maintain the technical capability to throttle, suspend, or shut them down.  I am very aware of the dramatic possibilities – both good and bad – that AI presents. We are moving from AI that answers questions to AI that takes actions, whether that be executing financial transactions or controlling transportation systems or engaging in cyber defense and offense. Unfortunately, powerful AI systems can go rogue, behave in extremely dangerous ways, or even resist human intervention. It is imperative that these AI systems have kill switches so we can keep this technology from causing catastrophic harm, and that the federal government has the clear authority and process to shut down rogue AI models. Read more about my bill here.  CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Looking for something fun to do on a hot summer night? Whether you’re looking for a date night, a solo outing, or something the whole family can enjoy, our community has something for everyone. Find a list of activities here: Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, El Segundo CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE: Every year we challenge students to create and submit their original apps for a chance to win the Congressional App Challenge. All middle and high school students living in CA-36 are eligible to participate and may compete in teams. View the full 2026 rules and guidelines here. The deadline to submit your app is October 26, 2026, at 9 AM PT.  My Los Angeles office is available to help with federal agency issues at (323) 651-1040, or you can visit our webpage here.  I look forward to updating you again soon.   Warmly,  Ted W. Lieu  Member of Congress