Agencies combat Chinese company accused of hacking into American software. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the court-authorized domain seizures of two Chinese-sponsored hacking platforms, QScan and QTRouter, that…
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Supreme Court Rules White House Ballroom Construction may Continue
The split decision stayed the injunction against the above-ground portion of the construction project. The Supreme Court paused the injunction of a district judge against the White House…
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Energy Department Invests in Critical Mineral and Battery Supply Chains
Secretary Wright said, “For too long, America has depended on foreign actors for critical materials essential to modern life that underpin our economy, energy security, and national security.”…
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DHS Sued Over Removal of Student Visa “Duration of Status”
Secretary Mullin explained the change as an attempt to protect national security and prevent immigration fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been sued by a coalition…
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Transportation Department Invests in Small Shipyards
The federal government seeks to support the development of the small shipyard ecosystem in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced that $35.1 million in funds from the Maritime Administration (MARAD)…
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State Department Announces End to DEI Ideology in Foreign Service
The agency is removing reading lists, training, and other guidance that supported diversity, equity, and inclusion. The U.S. Department of State is eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…
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DOJ Charges Defendants in Nationwide Marriage Fraud Scheme
Eleven individuals have been accused of helping to facilitate over 1,000 fake marriages to help foreign nationals gain U.S. citizenship over the last decade. The Department of Justice…
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President Adjusts Aluminum Tariffs for National Security
Companies focused on expanding domestic aluminum smelting will be allowed to import primary aluminum at a reduced tariff rate. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation last month that…
Read MoreAppeals Court Blocks White House Ballroom Construction
The court determined that Congress must approve the $400 million construction project. A panel of the D.C. Circuit Court ruled that construction on the White House ballroom may…
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FCC Bans Humanoid Robots From China
The commission cited concerns about cybersecurity attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a ban on imports of humanoid robots from China due to…
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