Senator contacts the defense secretary regarding exposure via defense contractors or subcontractors. Microsoft has revised its cloud services practices to no longer allow China-based engineers to provide technical…
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Pentagon Invests in U.S. Rare Earth Miner to Reduce Dependence on China
DoD becomes top shareholder in MP Materials as part of $400 million initiative to strengthen critical mineral security. The U.S. Department of Defense has invested $400 million into…
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President Signs HALT Fentanyl Act
The legislation ends the “cat and mouse” for prosecutors and includes synthetics that mimic fentanyl in its enforcement. President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of…
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President Trump and Congress Consider Additional Sanctions on Russia
Legislators propose sanctions as Russia continues the war and spurns ceasefire discussions. Congress and President Donald Trump are preparing to increase pressure against Russia for its ongoing war…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Announces Rare Earths Trade Deal
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the U.S. and China have formally signed a trade agreement resulting from recent talks in Geneva. The deal includes a commitment from…
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FDA Reviewing Studies that Send Biological Data Abroad
The agency says some clinical trials send sensitive material to China without tester’s consent. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a review of clinical trials that sent…
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Secretary Rubio Advises China to Warn Iran Against Closing the Strait of Hormuz
On Monday, China called on the Middle Eastern nation not to disrupt the transportation of oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China on Sunday to advise Iran…
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FWS Recommends Endangered Species Designation for Pangolin
The agency says the small scaly mammal is “the most trafficked mammal in the world.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed improved protections for pangolins this…
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Third Chinese National Discovered Smuggling Biological Material to University Lab
Admits to lying about contents and purpose of packages during inspection The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) discovered evidence this week that a third Chinese national was smuggling…
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U.S. Announces Preliminary Trade Deal with China
Negotiators finalize terms but need approval from President Trump and President Xi. Negotiators from the United States and China announced Wednesday that they have finalized a framework for…
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