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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How the U.S. became highly reliant on Elon Musk for access to space

The U.S. government relies heavily on SpaceX for critical space operations, raising concerns amid tensions between Elon Musk and President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How the U.S. became highly reliant on Elon Musk for access to space

The U.S. government relies heavily on SpaceX for critical space operations, raising concerns amid tensions between Elon Musk and President Trump.
#elon-musk
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk's Top Lieutenant Who Oversees DOGE

Elon Musk's influence is reshaping the U.S. government through his lieutenant Steve Davis, who has unprecedented access to sensitive data.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
US politics

Musk v Trump: Public row is both an irresistible spectacle and a potentially high-stakes action for the US government

Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk's Top Lieutenant Who Oversees DOGE

Elon Musk's influence is reshaping the U.S. government through his lieutenant Steve Davis, who has unprecedented access to sensitive data.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
US politics

Musk v Trump: Public row is both an irresistible spectacle and a potentially high-stakes action for the US government

US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Fact check: Will big beautiful bill' really allow Trump to delay election?

President Trump cannot legally delay or cancel elections despite claims about his tax and spending bill.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Trump takes revenge on SentinelOne exec

The US government revoked Chris Krebs's security clearance, impacting SentinelOne and its ties to US agencies.
Chris Krebs was fired for affirming election integrity, emphasizing the need to counter anti-American conspiracy narratives.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

TeleMessage, a modified Signal clone used by US govt. officials, has been hacked | TechCrunch

A hacker exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, extracting sensitive data related to U.S. government officials and companies using its modified encrypted messaging services.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Login.gov's fate in a cyberattack hinges on unproven backups

Login.gov's identity verification system lacks effective backup testing, risking data loss and service disruption during a cyberattack or system failure.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Trump takes revenge on SentinelOne exec

The US government revoked Chris Krebs's security clearance, impacting SentinelOne and its ties to US agencies.
Chris Krebs was fired for affirming election integrity, emphasizing the need to counter anti-American conspiracy narratives.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

TeleMessage, a modified Signal clone used by US govt. officials, has been hacked | TechCrunch

A hacker exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, extracting sensitive data related to U.S. government officials and companies using its modified encrypted messaging services.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Login.gov's fate in a cyberattack hinges on unproven backups

Login.gov's identity verification system lacks effective backup testing, risking data loss and service disruption during a cyberattack or system failure.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Commerce rebrands its AI Safety Institute

The U.S. AI Safety Institute is being restructured into the Center for AI Standards and Innovation to enhance AI systems' commercial prospects while maintaining safety.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

White House fires head of Copyright Office amid Library of Congress shakeup

The termination of Shira Perlmutter may be linked to her recently released report on AI and copyright issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Commerce rebrands its AI Safety Institute

The U.S. AI Safety Institute is being restructured into the Center for AI Standards and Innovation to enhance AI systems' commercial prospects while maintaining safety.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

White House fires head of Copyright Office amid Library of Congress shakeup

The termination of Shira Perlmutter may be linked to her recently released report on AI and copyright issues.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Popular European Country Just Got a Heightened Travel Advisory Over Terrorism-What Travelers Should Know

U.S. issues travel advisory for Italy, urging travelers to exercise heightened caution amid terrorism concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Karoline Leavitt Rips BBC Over Reporting on Israeli Shootings: We Don't Take the Word of Hamas'

And I suggest that journalists who actually care about truth do the same to reduce the amount of misinformation that's going around the globe on this front.
UK news
#higher-education
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Former US official warns the US government is preparing for a 'near extinction event' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

One thing I've looked at is the underground base, city infrastructure and transportation system that's been built.
US politics
#national-security
Artificial intelligence
fromMashable India
1 week ago

America Dubs AI 'The Next Manhattan Project' Triggering Terminator Memes Online

The US is treating AI development as a top national priority akin to the Manhattan Project.
The US aims to maintain its lead in AI against competitors like China.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Justice Department Implements Critical National Security Program to Protect Americans' Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries

The Justice Department launched a Data Security Program to thwart foreign adversaries' access to U.S. sensitive data.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Alabama Won't Say Alireza Doroudi's Name. We Must.

Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian PhD student, was abducted by the US government without charge, raising concerns about due process and legality.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mike Waltz's Team Set Up At Least' 20 Other Signal Chats for Various Other Crises: Report

Mike Waltz's handling of sensitive information has come under scrutiny following a significant communication blunder.
At least 20 Signal chats were reportedly set up by Waltz's team to discuss international crises.
Artificial intelligence
fromMashable India
1 week ago

America Dubs AI 'The Next Manhattan Project' Triggering Terminator Memes Online

The US is treating AI development as a top national priority akin to the Manhattan Project.
The US aims to maintain its lead in AI against competitors like China.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Justice Department Implements Critical National Security Program to Protect Americans' Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries

The Justice Department launched a Data Security Program to thwart foreign adversaries' access to U.S. sensitive data.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

REVEALED: The UFO sightings taken seriously by the US government

The US government is increasingly concerned about unidentified flying objects, particularly near military installations.
#trump-administration
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

EU offers support to Radio Free Europe, an outlet targeted by the Trump administration

The EU is providing emergency funding to support Radio Free Europe amid U.S. funding challenges.
Radio Free Europe faces operational risks without stable funding from U.S. government.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

'Totally broken': how Trump 2.0 has paralysed work at US science agencies

Trump administration's spending cuts hinder scientific operations across federal agencies.
Scientists are restricted by lack of funding, hiring freezes, and operational constraints.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Top US officials weigh in on the unprecedented security leak to The Atlantic

A journalist was mistakenly added to a sensitive military group chat, raising alarms about security protocols in the Trump administration.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

EU offers support to Radio Free Europe, an outlet targeted by the Trump administration

The EU is providing emergency funding to support Radio Free Europe amid U.S. funding challenges.
Radio Free Europe faces operational risks without stable funding from U.S. government.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

'Totally broken': how Trump 2.0 has paralysed work at US science agencies

Trump administration's spending cuts hinder scientific operations across federal agencies.
Scientists are restricted by lack of funding, hiring freezes, and operational constraints.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Top US officials weigh in on the unprecedented security leak to The Atlantic

A journalist was mistakenly added to a sensitive military group chat, raising alarms about security protocols in the Trump administration.
#international-relations
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The morning after Trump's so-called 'Liberation Day': US president ignites historic trade war, EU to now prepare countermeasures

New tariffs announced with a baseline of 10% for all countries, with select exemptions such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

The US has enacted a blanket ban on romantic relationships between American personnel in China and Chinese citizens.
US news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US to deny visas to foreign officials who 'censor' tech firm

The US will deny visas to foreign officials who censor US citizens' social media posts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Washington DC

Scott Bessent Catches Maxine Waters Off Guard by Revealing They Met at Party in the Bahamas: You Were Much Better at the Electric Slide'

US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The morning after Trump's so-called 'Liberation Day': US president ignites historic trade war, EU to now prepare countermeasures

New tariffs announced with a baseline of 10% for all countries, with select exemptions such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

The US has enacted a blanket ban on romantic relationships between American personnel in China and Chinese citizens.
US news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US to deny visas to foreign officials who 'censor' tech firm

The US will deny visas to foreign officials who censor US citizens' social media posts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Washington DC

Scott Bessent Catches Maxine Waters Off Guard by Revealing They Met at Party in the Bahamas: You Were Much Better at the Electric Slide'

#donald-trump
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump reportedly to make drastic cuts to US National Security Council

Trump is restructuring the National Security Council to reduce its size and empower other departments.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump reportedly to make drastic cuts to US National Security Council

Trump is restructuring the National Security Council to reduce its size and empower other departments.
US news
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Harvard researchers devastated as Trump team cuts nearly 1,000 grants

The US government funding cuts to Harvard University will significantly impact research at the institution.
#deportation
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

White House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling

The White House has delayed a deportation flight due to a federal court order.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

US won't say whether it's facilitating return of mistakenly deported man, despite judge's order

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

White House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling

The White House has delayed a deportation flight due to a federal court order.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

US won't say whether it's facilitating return of mistakenly deported man, despite judge's order

#immigration
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment

The US government's treatment of immigrants has escalated to shocking human rights violations, infringing on constitutional rights and humanitarian principles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Eric Swallwell Goes OFF on Kristi Noem Over Photoshopped Photo of Abrego Garcia Tattoos: I Have a Bullsh*t Detector!'

US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment

The US government's treatment of immigrants has escalated to shocking human rights violations, infringing on constitutional rights and humanitarian principles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Eric Swallwell Goes OFF on Kristi Noem Over Photoshopped Photo of Abrego Garcia Tattoos: I Have a Bullsh*t Detector!'

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Forget the DEI hires meet Trump's latest WTF hire | Arwa Mahdawi

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes his medical opinions, including vaccines, are irrelevant.
Calls for more qualified individuals in US health positions have become urgent.
The nomination of Dr. Casey Means raises concerns about qualifications and experience.
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 weeks ago

Stockholm v Trump: 'If US embassy wanted a building permit, they would have a problem'

It's bizarre, because it goes against everything we stand for, and also against Swedish law. All municipalities are working with anti-discrimination. It's unbelievable.
NYC politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

GAO finds billions in govt savings, all without Elon

"If agencies could save 10 percent of duplicative IT investments they could save one hundred million dollars or more," said Lucas-Judy, who was one of the main overseers of the report.
Non-profit organizations
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

May 10: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

"The remains of the late Chief Justice [Salmon P.] Chase were borne to St. George's Church... clothed in a black dress coat and encased in an elegant rosewood coffin..."
NYC music
#journalism
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
US politics

100 days and 100 of the most hilarious, horrific, and heinous things done by the Trump administration

UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Documentary uncovers identity of Israeli soldier who shot Shireen Abu Akleh

The documentary identifies the Israeli soldier responsible for the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and exposes efforts to avoid accountability.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

100 days and 100 of the most hilarious, horrific, and heinous things done by the Trump administration

Donald Trump's administration has demonstrated numerous blunders in just 100 days, affecting the U.S. and global landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brazil rejects US request to designate two gangs as terrorist organizations

We don't have terrorist organizations here, we have criminal organizations that have infiltrated society.
US news
#climate-change
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Global impact of Trump's dismissal of climate scientists DW 05/06/2025

The dismissal of nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment signals a troubling shift in US climate science policy.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump admin may be trying to sabotage the National Climate Assessment

The future of the National Climate Assessment is in jeopardy due to funding cuts and author dismissals.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Global impact of Trump's dismissal of climate scientists DW 05/06/2025

The dismissal of nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment signals a troubling shift in US climate science policy.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump admin may be trying to sabotage the National Climate Assessment

The future of the National Climate Assessment is in jeopardy due to funding cuts and author dismissals.
#google
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

DOJ targets Google's AI strategy in landmark antitrust battle

The US government aims to curb Google's potential to monopolize AI alongside its search functionalities.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Tech industry

Google's high-stakes hearings begin as DOJ pushes to break up tech giant's monopoly

Google faces a possible breakup as the U.S. government prosecutes it for operating an illegal monopoly in search.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Marketing tech

US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business after requesting Chrome sale

The US government is pushing to break up Google's ad tech business due to its illegal monopoly.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

DOJ targets Google's AI strategy in landmark antitrust battle

The US government aims to curb Google's potential to monopolize AI alongside its search functionalities.
Marketing tech
fromNewsmax
1 month ago

US Asks Judge to Break up Google's Ad Tech Business

The US government demands a breakup of Google's ad business due to illegal monopoly findings.
Marketing tech
fromLe Monde.fr
1 month ago

Google monopoly trial: US government asks judge to break up the ad tech business

The US government demands a breakup of Google's ad tech monopoly after a court ruling.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Google's high-stakes hearings begin as DOJ pushes to break up tech giant's monopoly

Google faces a possible breakup as the U.S. government prosecutes it for operating an illegal monopoly in search.
#tariffs
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

5 Reasons Why the U.S. Government Should Start a Bitcoin Reserve - But Probably Won't

The U.S. government plans a Bitcoin reserve but has yet to proceed with filling it, risking missing lower prices.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Government officials are kind of bad at the internet | TechCrunch

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's tech mishaps have exposed sensitive military information through unauthorized communications.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sen. wants U.S. travel policies eased before '26 WC

This has turned ordinary travel into a needlessly grueling ordeal for tourists, business travelers, lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens.
Washington Nationals
#international-students
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says

The federal government is reinstating the legal status of international students after they challenged sudden terminations in court.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says

The federal government is reinstating the legal status of international students after they challenged sudden terminations in court.
fromAol
1 month ago

Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge

The spokesperson for the Transportation Department criticized the U.S. Attorney's Office lawyers, claiming they acted either out of incompetence or an intentional obstruction towards ending congestion pricing.
NYC politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

GOP Senator Pushes Conspiracy Theory That 9/11 Was an Inside Job: My Eyes Have Been Opened'

Sen. Ron Johnson implied government involvement in 9/11 during an interview, questioning the collapse of Building 7 and echoing conspiracy theories.
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.
USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.
USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.
#nvidia
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Tech industry

Chip stocks update: Nvidia, AMD, TSMC, Intel share prices fall after Trump's export license demand

Silicon Valley
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Nvidia C.E.O. Meets With Chinese Trade Officials in Beijing

Nvidia faces scrutiny over sales to China amid changing U.S. regulations and ongoing commitments to the Chinese market.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

US government imposes license requirement on Nvidia H20 exports | TechCrunch

Nvidia now requires a license to export H20 AI chips to China due to new U.S. controls, anticipating significant financial impact.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Chip stocks update: Nvidia, AMD, TSMC, Intel share prices fall after Trump's export license demand

Nvidia faces a $5.5 billion financial charge due to new U.S. export license requirements for its H20 chips, affecting its stock and revenues.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation

The closure of the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Hub raises concerns over U.S. efforts to combat foreign disinformation.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google takes advantage of federal cost-cutting with steep Workspace discount

Google has long been on the lookout for ways to break Microsoft's stranglehold on US government office software, and the current drive to cut costs may be it.
Digital life
#travel
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In Burisma Letter, Hunter Biden Sought Support from State Department

Hunter Biden sought U.S. government assistance for Burisma while his father was Vice President.
#tiktok
US Elections
fromPoynter
2 months ago

As the US deadline for TikTok looms, Trump says he wants to keep it alive - Poynter

TikTok's fate in the U.S. hinges on potential sale or ban amid data privacy concerns.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Marketing tech

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch

US Elections
fromPoynter
2 months ago

As the US deadline for TikTok looms, Trump says he wants to keep it alive - Poynter

TikTok's fate in the U.S. hinges on potential sale or ban amid data privacy concerns.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Marketing tech

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch

Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Flying to Greenland, Vance Is Visiting a Place That Doesn't Want Him

Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland faces local opposition amid protests and a scaled-back agenda due to backlash from Greenland's government and citizens.
#international-broadcasting
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by July, Analysis Finds

The U.S. may run out of cash by mid-July if the debt limit isn't raised.
The X-date signifies when the U.S. might default on its obligations.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Detained Columbia activist Khalil's wife slams claims he is Hamas supporter

Noor Abdalla defends her husband against US allegations of Hamas support, labeling them as baseless and politically motivated.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ferrets, water testing and future scientists at risk due to DOGE spending cuts

Federal spending cuts jeopardize the operations of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Staff at the Department of the Interior are struggling to fulfill mandated responsibilities amid budget cuts.
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