U.S. representative commends the move as protecting national security. Residents in a rural Michigan town in Green Charter Township succeeded in their effort to stop the purchase of…
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Senators Query USDA About Chinese Biotech Firm
Senators express concern over competition and data security. A group of senators including Roger Marshall of Kansas, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Marco Rubio of Florida, and Susan Collins…
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Pentagon Pulling Most Troops from Border
Active-duty departures do not include National Guard personnel. The Pentagon has confirmed that the recall of 1,100 active-duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, returning them to their home…
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Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Testimony on AI
A CEO in the industry warns of risk to biosecurity. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week from the chief executive of artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic,…
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CBO Projects Increased Spending on Nuclear Arsenal
Funding for nuclear forces is estimated to top $750 billion in the next ten years. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report documenting the cost of nuclear…
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U.S. Climate Envoy Visits China
Third administration official to travel to that country in rapid succession. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is visiting China. The third representative from President Biden’s…
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Homeland Security Contracts with Small Businesses on Technology
The department expects proof-of-concept hardware and software to be developed within five months. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded research contracts to 20 small businesses to find…
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Secretary of State Meets with Chinese Minister in Jakarta
State Department official says Secretary Blinken warned China about hacking. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Minister Wang Yi in Indonesia. Secretary Blinken, in Jakarta…
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DoD Countering Foreign Influence in U.S. Higher Education
Publishes a list of foreign entities and takes action to preserve national security and research integrity. The Department of Defense (DOD) recently released a list of foreign entities…
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DHS Announces Reunification Process for Some Immigrant Families
The department will allow out-of-country Central and South American relatives to join legal U.S. residents for up to three years. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new…
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