US lawmakers in April warned that the United Nations is bloated and costly, while some members said China could gain influence if the United States pulled out, according to testimony before a House oversight committee. [1]
The lawmakers also described China as the United States' "most consequential threat and competitor in space" as the race to the moon intensifies. [1]
At the same time, they unveiled a draft bill that would require the State Department to produce its first comprehensive assessment of Beijing's artificial intelligence ambitions. [1]
The remarks and proposals came during testimony in April 2026 and were among the main points flagged by correspondents in the second half of the month. [1]
The draft bill now puts the State Department on a path toward a formal review of China's AI aims, if lawmakers advance the measure. [1]
