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vancouversun.comtechnology17 hrs 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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thehindubusinessline.comscience17 hrs 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 Newstechnology17 hrs 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.
citizen.co.zapolitics2 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 Mondeworld2 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.
memeburn.comtechnology3 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 Postpolitics4 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.
medium.combusiness5 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 Timesai5 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.compolitics5 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 Timesai6 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.comworld7 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.pkai6 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.ukworld8 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.comworld9 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.orgtechnology9 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 Examinerpolitics10 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.compolitics10 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.
Wiredpolitics4 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.comworld10 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.
Wiredtechnology10 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.ninjasports11 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.combusiness11 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.comai11 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.compolitics11 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.comfinance13 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.comworld13 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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thehindubusinessline.comai13 days ago
Trump Proposes Government Stakes in AI Companies, Drawing Mixed Reactions Including From Adviser Sacks
President Trump said Friday the U.S. government should hold equity in major technology firms and plans meetings this week to discuss partnerships. The approach builds on recent federal stakes in chipmakers and other companies.
technology14 days ago
Intel CEO outlines CPU focus as AI demand shifts
Intel's new leadership has cut 34 percent of staff and secured an $8.9 billion U.S. government investment. The company now sees rising demand for central processing units to run AI inference tasks.
gamereactor.eupolitics14 days ago
U.S. Denies Visas to Iranian Federation Officials Over IRGC Ties, Requires Same-Day Travel for Iran’s 2026 World Cup Matches
FIFA rejected Iran's request to relocate group-stage games after the U.S. government barred overnight stays. Iranian players must fly in from Mexico, play, and return the same day.
Usa Todaypolitics15 days ago
Rhode Island GOP Candidate Meets Cuban Official's Grandson
A Rhode Island congressional candidate traveled to Cuba and met with the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. The State Department stated the candidate is not authorized to represent the U.S. government.
WrestlingInc.compolitics16 days ago
Two Spectators Injured in Trump Assassination Attempt Sue U.S. Government, Allege Secret Service Security Failures
James Copenhaver and David Dutch filed separate lawsuits Monday in the Western District of Pennsylvania alleging gross negligence by the Secret Service and DHS at the July 13, 2024, Butler rally.
The Bbcpolitics15 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration to Take Equity Stakes in Leading AI Companies
The meeting will address U.S. government investment in major artificial intelligence firms. Trump compared the plan to the government's 10 percent stake in Intel taken last year.
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e360.yale.edufinance17 days agoUpdated
US to Build New Coal Plants With $700M in Defense Production Act Funds
The U.S. government will direct $700 million toward coal power plant upgrades, a new export terminal, and two new coal plants. Officials will use the Defense Production Act to authorize the spending during an afternoon event.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics4 days ago
Trump Administration Reports 2.2 Million Voluntary Self-Deportations in 2025 After Spending Tens of Millions on Outreach
The U.S. government has spent tens of millions of dollars encouraging migrants to leave voluntarily. Many who attempt the process encounter missing documents, unpaid tickets, and uncertain protections.
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theconservativetreehouse.comfinance4 days ago
Trump Administration in Talks to Supply 50 Tons of Weapons-Grade Plutonium to Private Nuclear Startups
The U.S. government is in advanced talks to convert Cold War-era plutonium into reactor fuel for private companies, marking the first time such material would be made available outside government control.
Semaforpolitics18 days ago
Sanders Proposes Federal Ownership Stake in Major AI Companies, Draws Bipartisan Criticism
Sen. Bernie Sanders is introducing legislation that would give the U.S. government ownership interests in major AI firms. The proposal follows similar moves by President Trump in other strategic sectors.
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Central Banks Raise Gold Share of Reserves to 27 Percent
Central banks now hold 27 percent of their reserves in gold, surpassing U.S. government securities for the first time in years. The shift follows sustained purchases and a near-doubling of bullion prices since 2022.
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forbes.compolitics20 days ago
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Yield Reaches 4.44 Percent
Interest rates on U.S. government debt have risen since the end of February. Mortgage rates reached nine-month highs and auto sales declined. Economists link the moves to higher inflation expectations and continued large budget deficits.
Bloombergfinance4 days ago
U.S. Government Bond Market on Track for Strongest Week Since Iran Conflict Began
U.S. government bonds are set to post their best weekly performance since the start of the U.S. war on Iran. The gains coincide with falling oil prices linked to expectations of an agreement to end the conflict.
news.google.compolitics23 days ago
Federal judge dismisses administration challenge to Boston immigration rules
A federal court rejected the U.S. government's lawsuit against Boston's policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The ruling leaves the city's measures in place.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience23 days ago
Outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola prompt U.S. quarantine and travel measures
The U.S. government ordered quarantines after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship and imposed new traveler restrictions during an Ebola outbreak in Africa. Federal agencies stated that response operations continue despite recent staffing reductions at health agencies.
politics24 days ago
Prediction market bets on next companies for U.S. government equity stakes
Bettors on Polymarket have placed wagers on which firms the U.S. government may next acquire equity positions in. The administration has already taken stakes worth tens of billions of dollars in several public companies.
gamereactor.eufinance24 days agoUpdated
FBI Arrests Former Senior CIA Official Over Alleged Theft of $40 Million in Gold Bars
Federal agents arrested a former senior CIA official and charged him with stealing hundreds of gold bars valued at more than $40 million from the U.S. government and storing them at his home.
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Bloombergfinance26 days ago
U.S. Government Joins Creditors in First Brands Bankruptcy Case
The U.S. government has filed claims in the bankruptcy of autoparts maker First Brands. The filing alleges the company underpaid tariffs.
gamereactor.eufinance28 days ago
Iran Says U.S. Continues to Block Release of Frozen Assets
Iranian state media reports that the United States is still obstructing clauses of a prior agreement that include the release of Iranian assets held abroad. No U.S. government response is included in the report.
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medium.comfinance29 days ago
Quantum Computing Stocks Rise After U.S. Government Announces $2 Billion Investment
Shares of several quantum computing companies increased following a U.S. government funding announcement. Short interest in the sector also rose amid questions about valuations.
theyeshivaworld.comtechnology4 days ago
Petition Urges U.S. Sanctions on Chinese Seafood Over Shark Finning
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition this month asking the U.S. government to sanction China for failing to meet American shark conservation standards. If the National Marine Fisheries Service finds a violation of the Moratorium Protection Act, President Trump cou…
Semaforpolitics30 days ago
U.S. Government Announces $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Funding
The U.S. government issued letters of intent for $2 billion in grants and investments to nine quantum computing companies. Google, Microsoft, and IonQ were not included in the round.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics30 days ago
U.S. Government Releases Requested UAP Records to Congress
Eight House members requested 51 UAP records in March. The government searched its classified network and released one file containing military infrared footage.
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memeburn.comai30 days ago
Grok AI Arrives Later Than Rivals in Washington Government Contracting
Grok has entered the U.S. government contracting market later than competing AI systems. A company representative discussed the timing during a Reuters World News podcast interview.
lamag.comworld30 days ago
U.S. Government Releases Second Batch of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files
The U.S. government has released a second batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings. The release follows an earlier disclosure and adds to the public record on unidentified anomalous phenomena.
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theconservativetreehouse.compolitics29 days ago
Trump Administration Signs Deals for Equity Stakes in Nine Quantum Firms
The U.S. government will provide more than $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies in exchange for minority ownership interests. IBM will receive $1 billion to create a new chip foundry in Albany, New York.
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cnbc.compolitics31 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration to Award $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Grants
The U.S. government will distribute $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding to nine quantum computing companies. IBM is expected to receive half of the total amount.
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news18.comfinance31 days ago
Representative Introduces Bill to Consolidate Government Digital Assets
Representative Nick Begich introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act, which would gather U.S. government-held digital assets into a single national reserve. The legislation aims to establish protections for those holdings.
winnipegfreepress.comworld4 days ago
Netherlands Opens Talks to Buy More JASSM-ER Missiles for F-35 Fleet
The Netherlands has begun discussions with the U.S. government to acquire additional JASSM-ER missiles for its F-35 aircraft. A defense projects document also reported a three-year delay for the first Dutch anti-submarine warfare frigate.
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manilatimes.netfinance31 days ago
U.S. Government to Award $2 Billion in Grants to Nine Quantum Computing Companies
The Commerce Department plans to distribute $2 billion through the CHIPS Act to nine quantum computing firms. IBM is expected to receive $1 billion while eight other companies share the remainder.
medianama.comfinance4 days ago
Rigetti Signs Letter of Intent With U.S. Government for Quantum Research Funding
Rigetti Computing signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in funding over three years. The award aims to accelerate superconducting quantum computing research and development.
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Washington Examinerpolitics4 days ago
U.S. Government Debt Reached $37.6 Trillion in Fiscal 2025
Total federal debt stood at $37.6 trillion in fiscal 2025, equal to 124 percent of GDP. Annual interest payments reached $970 billion that year.
680news.compolitics32 days ago
Youths sue U.S. government over fossil fuel executive orders
Twenty-three young Americans filed a lawsuit claiming federal executive orders expanding fossil fuel production violate their constitutional rights. The case, dismissed last fall, is now before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.