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CoinDeskfinance5 hrs ago
U.S. government moves $288 million in seized bitcoin and ether to Coinbase Prime
Wallets linked to prior seizures transferred roughly $288 million in bitcoin and ether to Coinbase Prime on Monday. The transfers occurred despite a March 2025 executive order directing seized bitcoin into a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and barring its sale.
newser.compolitics14 hrs ago
Trump Sons' Investments Linked to Firms That Received $3.2 Billion in U.S. Contracts Since 2024 Election
Ventures backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have secured at least $3.2 billion in direct U.S. government business since the 2024 election. SpaceX and Anduril accounted for 97 percent of the total. The brothers invested in several defense-sector firms after the election.
politics16 hrs ago
Federal Judge Penalizes Attorneys in IRS Settlement Case
A federal judge penalized the attorneys involved in a settlement between the U.S. government and President Trump. The court action follows the resolution of a tax dispute with the IRS.
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The Vergeai4 days agoUpdated
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 to Public After U.S. Government Clearance
OpenAI will make its GPT-5.6 family of models available to the public on Thursday after receiving clearance from U.S. government leadership. The company initially limited the models to select partners after administration officials requested a staggered rollout.
9to5mac.comtechnology6 days ago
Apple Tests DRAM Chips From Chinese Maker ChangXin for Devices Sold in China
Apple has started testing memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies for products sold in China. The company is seeking U.S. government approval after the firm was added to a Defense Department blacklist in June.
en.antaranews.comtechnology6 days ago
U.S. Government Prepares to Investigate Companies' Use of Chinese AI Models
The U.S. is preparing to probe and potentially restrict American firms' adoption of Chinese-made AI models. Companies cite lower costs as a key factor in switching. Officials have raised concerns over data security and ideological alignment.
livemint.comai6 days ago
OpenAI Proposed 5% U.S. Government Stake in 2025
Cnbc reported that OpenAI offered the Trump administration a 5% stake. Kalshi traders assign less than 30% odds the government takes equity in OpenAI or Anthropic this year. Similar probabilities exceed 60% for several quantum and semiconductor firms.
decrypt.coai7 days ago
CISA Uses Anthropic Mythos AI to Scan U.S. Government Code Repositories
Rappler reported that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has deployed Anthropic's Mythos model to audit federal software for vulnerabilities. Sources said the scans have already found a large number of issues. The effort continues despite prior friction between…
CalMatterspolitics7 days ago
U.S. Government Buys Two California Immigration Detention Centers from CoreCivic for $1.5 Billion
The private prison operator completed the sale of the Otay Mesa and California City facilities on July 2. CoreCivic will continue operating both sites under existing ICE contracts.
Fox Newsai9 days ago
OpenAI Proposes 5 Percent U.S. Government Stake if Rivals Also Agree
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed offering the U.S. government a 5 percent equity stake. The proposal requires similar contributions from rivals including Anthropic and Meta.
washingtonpost.compolitics11 days ago
Satellite images show damage at Iranian military and nuclear sites
More than 250,000 previously restricted satellite images from nearly 800 locations in Iran were released after U.S. government restrictions ended. The images reveal damage at sites including ammunition storage areas, ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and naval…
theconversation.comworld11 days ago
GAO Reports Navy E-130J Program Delayed One Year but Secures Funding for Six Pre-Production Aircraft
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released its annual assessment on 2026-07-03. It stated that prior concerns about the E-130J Phoenix II program have become realities, pushing the move to production back by one year.
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world11 days ago
Federal judge blocks Philadelphia rule restricting masked federal agents
A federal judge has halted a Philadelphia ordinance that barred federal immigration officers from wearing masks while conducting enforcement. The ruling addresses a challenge filed by the U.S. government.
The Guardianai12 days agoUpdated
OpenAI in early talks to give 5% stake to U.S. government
OpenAI is discussing a plan to transfer 5% equity to a public investment vehicle. The proposal would also involve other U.S. AI companies and may require congressional approval.
finance12 days ago
Chip Stocks Fall as OpenAI Considers U.S. Government Stake
Global equities declined after chip makers posted double-digit losses. OpenAI is reportedly considering offering the U.S. government a 5% stake valued at roughly $42 billion.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics14 days ago
Senator Proposes U.S. Government Take 50% Stake in Largest AI Companies
Sen. Bernie Sanders has advanced a plan for the United States to acquire a 50% ownership stake in major AI firms. The proposal would create a sovereign wealth fund distributing shares to citizens.
news.sky.compolitics15 days ago
U.S. Government Plans Two Separate Events for 250th Anniversary
The federal government will hold two events on July 4, 2026, one in Washington, D.C., and one in Los Angeles. Separate commissions are organizing the events with limited coordination.
Engadgetai15 days ago
Anthropic AI model Fable 5 to return after two-week U.S. government ban
Anthropic plans to restore worldwide access to its Fable 5 AI model after the U.S. government lifts a ban imposed on June 12. The company and officials reached an agreement on security concerns raised by the administration.
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Engadgetai16 days ago
OpenAI Eyes 2027 IPO While Anthropic Files to List at Higher Valuation
OpenAI is shifting its public listing target to 2027 after filing a confidential S-1 in May. Anthropic raised funds at a $965 billion valuation and filed its own S-1 on June 1. The U.S. government has applied export controls to select Anthropic models and requested phased OpenAI…
marketpulse.comtechnology16 days ago
Apple Seeks U.S. Government Clearance to Buy Memory Chips from Chinese Maker
Apple is requesting approval to purchase memory chips from Chinese DRAM manufacturer CXMT. The request follows existing U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductor technology.
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upi.comai16 days ago
Anthropic Restores Mythos 5 Access for Select U.S. Infrastructure Groups but Keeps Fable 5 Restricted
Anthropic said Friday that the U.S. government approved limited redeployment of its Mythos 5 model to organizations that operate and defend critical infrastructure. Fable 5 access remains restricted.
Engadgetai17 days ago
OpenAI Releases Three New AI Models but Restricts Initial Access to Select Partners
OpenAI released GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna on Friday while restricting early use to a small group of partners at the U.S. government's request. The company said it will expand availability in coming weeks and is developing a repeatable assessment process with the Trump administr…
Engadgetai18 days ago
OpenAI to Preview GPT-5.6 With Partners After Sharing Model With U.S. Government
OpenAI will begin rolling out its newest model series to a small group of trusted partners at the request of the U.S. government. The company cited cybersecurity concerns and an executive order signed earlier this month.
Engadgetai18 days ago
Claude Paying Users Up 75 Percent Since January but Anthropic Withdraws Two Models After U.S. Ban
TechCrunch reported that Anthropic’s Claude recorded month-by-month growth in paying consumers through May 2026. Credit-card data showed revenue up 75 percent since January while education-platform searches for Claude outpaced ChatGPT among self-directed users. The company pulled…
shtfplan.compolitics18 days ago
Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Prompting U.S. Offer of Assistance
Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24. The U.S. government stated it stands ready to provide aid, and Venezuelan authorities declared a state of emergency.
680news.comworld18 days ago
Honduran Man Gets Eight Years in $40 Million Payroll Tax Fraud Case
Mario Flores received an eight-year prison term Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiring in a scheme that defrauded the U.S. government of nearly $40 million. The operation used unlicensed shell companies in Orlando to cash checks for construction firms.
en.antaranews.comscience18 days ago
U.S. Government Partners With Company to Store DNA From At-Risk Species
Federal agencies will collaborate with a private firm to collect and preserve genetic samples from threatened animals and plants. The effort aims to create a backup repository for imperiled species.
io9.gizmodo.comworld19 days ago
Company Seeks Court Approval to Auction Titanic Artifacts
RMS Titanic Inc. has proposed selling more than 100 artifacts recovered from the wreck. The U.S. government has filed objections in federal court, citing prior legal agreements that restrict sales.
New York Postai19 days ago
AI model identified government system vulnerabilities in hours during tests
Anthropic’s Mythos model found security gaps in classified U.S. government systems within hours during intelligence-agency trials. The tests were part of Project Glasswing, an initiative to address potential risks before wider use. The findings come after recent export controls a…
japantimes.co.jppolitics19 days ago
U.S. Releases Additional UFO Files as Adviser Calls for More Data
The U.S. government has issued three batches of declassified UAP files in May and June 2026. A Harvard astrophysicist advising the administration described the records as a detective story that could be resolved with additional information.
app.buzzsumo.comai20 days ago
Five Eyes Statement Addresses AI Models and Cybersecurity
The intelligence alliance of Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued a joint advisory on Monday. It urged governments and businesses to integrate AI tools and update defenses against faster, more complex attacks. Anthropic suspended access to two mode…
io9.gizmodo.comworld21 days ago
U.S. Government Opposes Planned Auction of Titanic Artifacts
RMS Titanic Inc. seeks to sell more than 100 artifacts recovered from the wreck. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration argues the sale would violate prior court agreements.
Abc Newspolitics21 days ago
U.S. Government Opposes Auction of Titanic Artifacts
A federal court filing shows the U.S. government opposes a plan by RMS Titanic Inc. to auction more than 100 artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck. The company holds salvage rights but has previously agreed to display items only in museums and exhibitions.
itnews.com.autechnology23 days ago
Officials Confirm Breach of Most Classified Networks Within Hours
A cyber intrusion reached nearly all classified U.S. government systems in hours rather than weeks. Officials verified the scope and speed of the penetration.
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upi.comscience23 days ago
U.S. Opens Drug Price Investigation Targeting Germany
The U.S. government announced an investigation into German drug pricing on June 19. Officials say the probe will examine whether underpayment for U.S. medicines is unreasonable or discriminatory.
Fox Newstechnology23 days ago
Booz Allen finds one Chinese AI model generated more vulnerable code for U.S. government prompts; three others showed smaller or no increases
A late-May study by Booz Allen tested four Chinese large language models and found higher rates of insecure code when prompts referenced U.S. government work. The firm urged federal agencies and contractors to remove such code from supply chains.
upi.compolitics24 days ago
U.S. to End Funding for South Africa HIV Programs
The U.S. government will stop funding HIV and AIDS programs in South Africa, citing the country's alleged failure to protect its white-minority Afrikaner community. South African health officials said they had not been notified of the decision and had already prepared a self-reli…
Le Mondeworld25 days ago
One VC-25A Aircraft Completes Final Flight as Qatari 747 Joins Executive Fleet
The U.S. government has acquired a Boeing 747 previously owned by Qatar to serve as the VC-25B Bridge aircraft. One of the two VC-25A jets that have carried presidents since 1990 completed its final flight on or about June 18, 2026.
upi.comtechnology25 days ago
U.S. Government and Intel Announce Apple Partnership for Domestic Chip Production
The U.S. government and Intel announced a partnership with Apple to design and produce semiconductor chips in the United States. The move follows the government's 10% stake purchase in Intel last August.
New York Postpolitics26 days agoUpdated
U.S. Government Moves to Stop Illinois City’s Race-Based Reparations Program
The Justice Department asked a federal judge Tuesday to stop Evanston, Illinois from continuing its reparations payments to Black residents. The city has already distributed more than $7 million under the program launched in 2021.
business27 days ago
CBC Global Ammunition and Paligen Technologies sign alliance to pursue U.S. ammunition contracts
The companies formed a partnership on June 16, 2026, to pursue medium-caliber ammunition opportunities focused on U.S. government programs.
Japan Timesai28 days ago
U.S. Orders Anthropic to Block Foreign Access to New AI Models
The U.S. government directed Anthropic to restrict foreign nationals from its latest artificial intelligence models. The order affects Mythos and Fable and follows earlier export controls on AI chips.
upi.compolitics28 days ago
Trump Administration Places Anthropic Models Under Export Controls While Stating Commitment to U.S. AI Leadership
The U.S. government restricted access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 and Fable 5 on Friday. The action marks the first time a government has blocked customers from an AI model already in use.
Japan Timesai29 days ago
Anthropic restricts non-U.S. access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models
Anthropic halted access for non-U.S. users to its latest models after a U.S. government directive. European organizations that had been testing the systems now face sudden loss of service.
nypost.comworld29 days ago
DNI Releases Records on 120 U.S.-Funded Foreign Biolabs
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents showing U.S. government funding for laboratories in more than 30 countries. The records detail pathogen research and agency involvement across multiple continents.
techjuice.pkai28 days agoUpdated
U.S. Orders Anthropic to Block Foreign Access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI Models
The U.S. government directed Anthropic to suspend access to its two most advanced AI models for all foreign nationals. The company said it will disable the models for every user to maintain compliance.
ibtimes.co.ukworld31 days ago
CBS News Poll Finds Most Americans Believe Intelligent Life Exists Elsewhere, Though Many Remain Skeptical of Visits
A June 2026 CBS News/YouGov survey of 2,023 adults finds rising belief in extraterrestrial intelligence and widespread suspicion that the U.S. government withholds information on UFOs.
theduran.comworld31 days ago
U.S. Government Funded Over 120 Biolabs in 30 Countries, DNI Says
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated that U.S. funding supported more than 120 biolabs across over 30 countries. The statement said many of the labs conducted research on highly infectious pathogens with limited oversight.
eff.orgtechnology32 days ago
House and Senate votes fail to extend Section 702 surveillance program
A U.S. government surveillance program authorized under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is scheduled to lapse Friday. Congressional attempts to pass a temporary extension were rejected in both chambers this week.
Washington Examinerpolitics32 days ago
Secretary of State Rubio Signs UFC Partnership at State Department
The agreement creates a public-private partnership between the U.S. government and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Rubio spoke about political polarization before the signing.
oneindia.compolitics32 days ago
CBS Poll: 84 Percent Say U.S. Government Withholds UFO Data, Most Report No Sightings
A June 2-4 survey of 2,023 adults shows broad public belief that federal agencies know more about unidentified aerial phenomena than they have released.
Wiredpolitics33 days ago
YouTube Channels Linked to Sanctioned Iranian Entities Ran Ads From Subaru, Verizon, KFC
A Tech Transparency Project review found 84 YouTube channels tied to OFAC-sanctioned Iranian individuals and entities that carried ads from major U.S. brands and a U.S. government agency.
asiaone.comworld33 days ago
U.S. Plans to Deport Women Who Fled Iran to Central African Republic
Lawyers said nearly two dozen people, including women who fled Iran, are scheduled for removal to a country under a U.S. government travel advisory. The destination has been designated a place where officials advise against all travel for any reason.
Wiredtechnology33 days ago
Customers Report Unauthorized Charges From Telehealth Service Selling Compounded GLP-1 Drugs
Multiple users of FitRx and Zealthy, Inc. say they were charged for medication shipments they did not request. The company previously paid a $5 million settlement with the U.S. government over similar complaints.
unicornriot.ninjasports33 days ago
FIFA President Says Organization Cannot Override U.S. Visa Decisions for World Cup
Gianni Infantino addressed visa denials and ticket-price investigations at a June 10 news conference in Mexico City. He said FIFA works behind the scenes but respects U.S. government authority.
realitytea.combusiness33 days ago
Trump Plans Meetings With AI Executives on Public Equity Stakes
President Trump said he will meet AI company leaders soon to discuss giving the public a share of industry wealth. The move follows the U.S. government's equity stake in Intel and similar positions in at least ten firms.
montrealgazette.comai33 days ago
U.S. Government to Seek Equity Stakes in Top AI Companies
President Trump stated the government will pursue ownership positions in leading artificial intelligence firms. He said the companies are expected to agree voluntarily.
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upi.compolitics33 days ago
U.S. imposes sanctions on 11 people and entities over Iran weapons procurement
The U.S. government on Wednesday imposed sanctions against 11 people and entities, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for supporting weapons procurement by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian military. Nine of the designations targeted China- and…
cnbc.comfinance35 days ago
Tech Stocks Rise After Reports of Possible U.S. Government Stake in AI Firms
Major technology indexes increased following reports that the U.S. government is considering taking equity positions in artificial intelligence companies. The move was described as a way to support domestic AI development.
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nbcnews.comworld36 days ago
Meta Accuses NSO Group of Phishing Campaign, Seeks U.S. Government Action
Meta filed a complaint alleging the Israeli firm ran phishing attacks and tested spyware on WhatsApp. The company says NSO Group did not respond to prior notices and is asking U.S. officials for additional measures.
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