Foreign manufacturers must have license to resell U.S. technology and software to certain companies. The Bureau of Industry and Security within the U.S. Commerce Department has recently issued…
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U.S. Withdraws from Open Skies Treaty
Action may indicate that the U.S. will allow the New START Treaty to lapse. An Open Skies treaty was first proposed in 1955 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower,…
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Senate Renews Federal Surveillance Powers
House set to vote on measures in the coming weeks. On Thursday, the Senate voted on a bill that would renew expired surveillance powers for the federal government…
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Electricity System Protections Under New Executive Order
Security is “imperative,” Energy Secretary says On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to protect the American electricity system from cyber and other attacks. “It…
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President Names Mike Ellis to Intelligence Position
Also names John Ratcliffe to permanent role DNI role President Trump has named White House lawyer Michael Ellis as senior director for intelligence at the National Security Council. In…
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Trump Administration Seeks to Limit Encrypted Messages
Justice Department opposing “warrant proof” messaging services Friday saw the Trump administration renew its push to prevent companies from offering “end-to-end” encrypted messaging services that prevent anyone other…
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New Concerns Over Chinese Cell Tower Spying
National Security Advisor issues warning Cell tower equipment sold and used around the world, including the U.S., provides a means by which a Chinese company can secretly tap…
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