National-security agencies should be allowed to reject AI products when vendor-imposed restrictions prevent the products from supporting lawful military missions

Faculty diversity hiring programs at U.S. public universities systematically violate civil rights law

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Smartphones should be banned in schools

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Minimum wages should rise automatically with the cost of living

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An FCC spokesperson stated on October 19, 2026 that there are zero plans or interest within the agency to move forward with an order approving the petition.

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Chuck Schumer cited the 2024 New Hampshire primary robocall imitating President Joe Biden, which resulted in a proposed $6 million FCC fine against the responsible political consultant.

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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez stated on October 19, 2026 that the FCC could act on the petition at any time following the public comment period's close.

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Club for Growth President David McIntosh argued that current FCC rules restrict First Amendment-protected political speech and expose good-faith callers to lawsuits of $500 to $1,500 per call.

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Club for Growth proposed restricting political calls to cellphones to three calls per recipient within 30 days, alongside automated opt-outs and caller-specific do-not-call lists.

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David McIntosh stated the FCC should treat political speech on cellphones with the same regulatory allowances as wireless calls regarding package deliveries, bank accounts, and medical appointments.

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Louisiana, Tennessee, and Vermont enacted state laws in 2026 requiring formal disclosures for AI-generated campaign phone calls.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer filed a letter on October 19, 2026 urging the FCC to reject Club for Growth's petition to allow unsolicited AI political robocalls.

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Public comment on the FCC's public notice regarding the Club for Growth petition closed on October 19, 2026.

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The conservative group Club for Growth filed an August 31 petition requesting the FCC waive rules prohibiting political artificial or prerecorded voice calls to cellphones without prior consent.

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The Department of Homeland Security warned that DeepSeek models pose multiple threat vectors, could produce actionable intelligence on U.S. persons and agencies, and may contain malware or security vulnerabilities.

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The Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies on October 19, 2026 to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services using its AI models from government IT systems and bar new purchases or acquisitions.

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Prior to the October 19, 2026 federal directive, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Navy had already banned DeepSeek on government-issued devices.

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U.S. states including New York, Tennessee, and Virginia previously enacted state-level restrictions on the use of DeepSeek on official devices.

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The order signed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin excludes DeepSeek from participating in federal government contracts and took effect from the end of July 2026.

National-security agencies should be allowed to reject AI products when vendor-imposed restrictions prevent the products from supporting lawful military missions

Social media platforms should never censor political opinions

Elite schools kept using race in admissions after the U.S. Supreme Court banned it

Faculty diversity hiring programs at U.S. public universities systematically violate civil rights law

Smartphones should be banned in schools

Minimum wages should rise automatically with the cost of living

An FCC spokesperson stated on October 19, 2026 that there are zero plans or interest within the agency to move forward with an order approving the petition.

Chuck Schumer cited the 2024 New Hampshire primary robocall imitating President Joe Biden, which resulted in a proposed $6 million FCC fine against the responsible political consultant.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez stated on October 19, 2026 that the FCC could act on the petition at any time following the public comment period's close.

Club for Growth President David McIntosh argued that current FCC rules restrict First Amendment-protected political speech and expose good-faith callers to lawsuits of $500 to $1,500 per call.

Club for Growth proposed restricting political calls to cellphones to three calls per recipient within 30 days, alongside automated opt-outs and caller-specific do-not-call lists.

David McIntosh stated the FCC should treat political speech on cellphones with the same regulatory allowances as wireless calls regarding package deliveries, bank accounts, and medical appointments.

Louisiana, Tennessee, and Vermont enacted state laws in 2026 requiring formal disclosures for AI-generated campaign phone calls.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer filed a letter on October 19, 2026 urging the FCC to reject Club for Growth's petition to allow unsolicited AI political robocalls.

Public comment on the FCC's public notice regarding the Club for Growth petition closed on October 19, 2026.

The conservative group Club for Growth filed an August 31 petition requesting the FCC waive rules prohibiting political artificial or prerecorded voice calls to cellphones without prior consent.

The Department of Homeland Security warned that DeepSeek models pose multiple threat vectors, could produce actionable intelligence on U.S. persons and agencies, and may contain malware or security vulnerabilities.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies on October 19, 2026 to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services using its AI models from government IT systems and bar new purchases or acquisitions.

Prior to the October 19, 2026 federal directive, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Navy had already banned DeepSeek on government-issued devices.

U.S. states including New York, Tennessee, and Virginia previously enacted state-level restrictions on the use of DeepSeek on official devices.

The order signed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin excludes DeepSeek from participating in federal government contracts and took effect from the end of July 2026.