Senate Reconciliation, AI Race, and Safer Streets | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Republicans in the Senate are racing against time to pass key parts of Trump’s agenda through reconciliation, their best hope to bypass a filibuster and secure simple majority support. Meanwhile, experts warn the U.S. risks falling behind China in the AI race unless it massively expands data centers and modernizes its energy grid — calling it an “Indy 500” where infrastructure is the foundation for tech dominance. On a brighter note, falling crime rates in major cities are sparking optimism that safer streets fuel economic growth, especially in underserved communities. With politics, public…