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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First Lady Delivers Marine Corps Graduation Speech
She references military members of her family and offers graduates encouragement and gratitude. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the U.S. Marine Corp Graduation Ceremony on Friday at…
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House Considers Highest Defense Budget Ever
Funding proposed to strengthen America’s military and take care of service members. The House Armed Services Committee has sent to the floor for a vote the highest-ever Defense…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Announces AI Guidance Group
Administration partnering with the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced this week that a new public working group is being formed to…
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