President Trump postponed the national security ban long enough for the possible U.S. acquisition of the China-based company. Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that the China-based company…
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House Passes Subterranean Border Defense Act
All but one representative voted in favor of the measure to address tunnels under the U.S. border. The House passed the Subterranean Border Defense Act last week, sending…
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U.S. and Canada to Discuss USMCA and Deescalate Tariffs
The commerce secretary had expressed optimism that an agreement would be made. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that Canada and the U.S. will be discussing the trade relationship…
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U.S. Pauses Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine
President Trump’s administration pushes for peace between Russia and Ukraine. CIA Director John Ratcliffe and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz confirmed that the White House has paused intelligence-sharing…
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White House Announces Web-Based Form for FOIA Requests
The administration also published OMB contacts for traditional requesting methods. The White House Office of Management and Budget published a webpage with contact information for Freedom of Information…
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DNI Terminates Employees Participating in Explicit Chat Rooms
The National Security Agency had set up the chat system as part of its DEI program. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued guidance to intelligence agencies that…
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Commerce Department to Investigate Copper Tariffs
President Trump seeks to increase domestic production. President Donald Trump has directed the Commerce Department to investigate the U.S. copper industry to determine whether tariffs could support an…
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Meets with Australian Treasurer and Ambassador in D.C.
U.S. tariffs primary topic during the first meeting of fiscal leaders. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to Washington D.C. for a week of…
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DHS Secretary Reverses Extension of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status
The program is set to expire in August 2025. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reversed the previous administration’s extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians for…
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National Security Agencies Provide Guidance on OPM Productivity Email
Due to the sensitive nature of the information, the department and agency heads will coordinate responses. Government employees received a human resource email from the Office of Personnel…
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