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US news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

Failed plane and bus trips: How ICE can't bring back man wrongfully deported to Mexico

The U.S. government faces challenges in returning Lazaro Romero León to the U.S. after his erroneous deportation to Mexico.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

White House Adviser Patrick Witt Teases 'Big Announcement' at Bitcoin 2026

The White House will soon announce details on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve's operations and legal framework.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

US Government Sends 2.44 BTC From Drug Case to Coinbase Prime in Fresh Wallet Activity

The U.S. government transferred 2.44 BTC, valued over $177,000, linked to a steroid trafficking case to Coinbase Prime on April 10, 2026.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

White House Adviser Patrick Witt Teases 'Big Announcement' at Bitcoin 2026

The White House will soon announce details on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve's operations and legal framework.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

US Government Sends 2.44 BTC From Drug Case to Coinbase Prime in Fresh Wallet Activity

The U.S. government transferred 2.44 BTC, valued over $177,000, linked to a steroid trafficking case to Coinbase Prime on April 10, 2026.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

'Bitcoin Isn't Going Anywhere': Trump Officials Talk Bitcoin

U.S. government shifts focus to supporting digital asset developers and addressing crime, rather than prosecuting software builders.
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

US Launches Sweeping Crackdown on Southeast Asia Cyberscams and Sanctions Cambodian Senator

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro described the crackdown as a 'new theater of war' against Chinese transnational organized crime, emphasizing the seriousness of the initiative.
US politics
#intel
Intellectual property law
fromTNW | Insights
5 days ago

The US government's Intel stake is now worth $36 billion. Nobody in Washington planned it that way.

The US government's stake in Intel, worth $36 billion, is one of the most profitable investments in American industrial history, despite being accidental.
Intellectual property law
fromTNW | Insights
5 days ago

The US government's Intel stake is now worth $36 billion. Nobody in Washington planned it that way.

The US government's stake in Intel, worth $36 billion, is one of the most profitable investments in American industrial history, despite being accidental.
#cybersecurity
fromWIRED
6 days ago
Science

Newly Deciphered Sabotage Malware May Have Targeted Iran's Nuclear Program-and Predates Stuxnet

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Information security

Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn | TechCrunch

Science
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Newly Deciphered Sabotage Malware May Have Targeted Iran's Nuclear Program-and Predates Stuxnet

Fast16 is a sophisticated malware capable of subtly tampering with calculation and simulation software, likely created by the US or an ally.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The U.S. government seeks private sector involvement in cyber defense, but clarity on offensive roles remains uncertain.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US warns of Iran-affiliated cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure across country

Iran-affiliated cyber-attacks threaten US critical infrastructure, particularly in water and energy sectors, prompting government agencies to issue a warning.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn | TechCrunch

Iran-backed hackers are targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, aiming to cause disruption and financial loss.
Podcast
fromTheregister
1 month ago

RSAC 2026: Uncle Sam backs out, AI agents everywhere

Agentic AI is expected to be a major topic at RSAC 2026, overshadowing the absence of US federal government representatives.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

Delays have kept new NSF grants to a trickle - that could be about to change

The NSF has funded significantly fewer grants this fiscal year, causing anxiety among researchers about project funding and salaries.
Healthcare
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

RFK, Jr., set to overhaul key committee that issues disease screening recommendations

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. plans to reform the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to improve preventive health screening recommendations.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Transportation celebrates air traffic control modernization, asks lawmakers for more funding

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seeks additional funding to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system, aiming for completion before President Trump leaves office.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks

The US government urged V2X to evacuate employees from Kuwait and Iraq due to threats from Iran-backed militias.
Washington DC
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

'We have to be able to walk and chew gum' on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing both debt crisis and national security demands | Fortune

The U.S. government faces funding challenges for mandatory spending and military endeavors, with disagreements over DHS funding complicating the budget process.
Social justice
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
#public-health
World news
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow warns U.S. is 'breaking' as Trump escalates Iran war

The U.S. faces increased global conflict while key government systems have been weakened under Trump's leadership.
World news
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow warns U.S. is 'breaking' as Trump escalates Iran war

The U.S. faces increased global conflict while key government systems have been weakened under Trump's leadership.
#iran
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images

Planet Labs stated it will withhold imagery dating back to March 9 and expects the policy to remain in effect until the end of the war, which began on February 28.
Science
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

"We are deeply alarmed by the kidnapping of Al-Monitor contributor Shelly Kittleson in Iraq on Tuesday. We call for her safe and immediate release."
Media industry
#immigration
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Just Made Stomach-Turning Remarks About Somali Refugees. It Gets Much Worse.

The U.S. government is targeting Somali asylum seekers with a fast-track policy that undermines their right to a fair hearing.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
US politics

Migrants deported from U.S. to Salvadoran prison remain under U.S. control

The U.S. retains control over Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison, contrary to public statements by both governments.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump Just Made Stomach-Turning Remarks About Somali Refugees. It Gets Much Worse.

The U.S. government is targeting Somali asylum seekers with a fast-track policy that undermines their right to a fair hearing.
#anthropic
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Court temporarily blocks US government from labeling Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk'

A judge granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction against the US government, preventing a ban on its products and labeling it as a supply chain risk.
fromNextgov.com
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic CEO defends support for AI regulations, alignment with Trump policies

Anthropic seeks to work with the Trump administration on AI policy, advocates a national regulatory standard, and supports state safety rules when federal action lags.
Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Court temporarily blocks US government from labeling Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk'

A judge granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction against the US government, preventing a ban on its products and labeling it as a supply chain risk.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Agrees To Let Michael Flynn Loot Treasury To The Tune Of $1.25M - Above the Law

The US government settled Michael Flynn's lawsuit for $1.25 million despite a previous court dismissal, highlighting potential misuse of taxpayer funds.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Silvio Rodriguez: The world is run by an authoritarian, warmongering, thieving regime. And it's not Cuba'

There are politics in my songs, but not propaganda, says the musician, who receives EL PAIS on Wednesday at the Ojala studios in Havana. He speaks of the government's orthodox and closed vision in the economic sphere, and of his commitment to a less rigid socialism.
Music production
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

US government launches Bureau of Emerging Threats | Computer Weekly

The US government has launched a Bureau of Emerging Threats to address national security risks from cyber attacks, space weaponization, and emerging technologies.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

US Citizen Released by Taliban After More Than a Year in Near-Solitary Confinement'

Dennis Coyle, detained by the Taliban for over a year, has been released and is returning home to the U.S.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it | Fortune

The U.S. government is insolvent, with liabilities far exceeding assets and significant unfunded obligations.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Feds disrupt IoT botnets behind record-breaking DDoS attacks

The US government disrupted major IoT botnets responsible for record DDoS attacks, compromising over three million devices worldwide.
fromHyperallergic
3 months ago

Trump Withdraws From Major Culture Preservation Groups

According to the White House, two international groups working on cultural heritage preservation and arts policy are "contrary to the interests of the United States" and "waste taxpayer dollars." The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) and the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) are among 66 organizations or treaties from which President Trump withdrew in a memorandum on Wednesday, January 7.
Arts
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

U.S. reduces federally recommended childhood vaccines, leaving other immunizations optional without clear guidance while officials say access and insurance coverage remain intact.
#aws
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Meta warns Paschal Donohoe it will complain to Donald Trump about EU fine for breaking digital market rules

White House has already described the fines as 'a novel form of extortion'
Miscellaneous
#apple
#softbank
#nvidia
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

US suspends medical visas for Gazans after far-right posts DW 08/17/2025

The US government halted all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza during a thorough review process of temporary medical-humanitarian visas recently issued.
US politics
fromWIRED
8 months ago

Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley

Palantir Technologies, cofounded by Peter Thiel, collaborates with agencies such as ICE and the US Department of Defense and has provoked worldwide protests due to its controversial partnerships.
Tech industry
US politics
fromFortune
8 months ago

Gang violence in Haiti is so bad the government is hiring 200 armed men from Blackwater founder Erik Prince to quell the crisis

Vectus Global is aiding Haiti in recovering territory from gangs and will support revenue collection post-violence.
US politics
fromPoynter
8 months ago

13 years after journalist Austin Tice disappeared, we're still searching for answers - Poynter

Austin Tice was kidnapped in Syria 13 years ago, and his fate remains uncertain despite ongoing search efforts.
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

US claims it has seized $700 million of Nicolas Maduro's assets

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the seizure of assets worth $700 million from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, including mansions, cars, planes, and jewelry.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Chip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US

Under the agreement, Nvidia will pay 15% of its revenues from H20 chip sales in China to the US government, while AMD will give the same percentage from its MI308 chip revenues.
US politics
US politics
fromNature
8 months ago

Trump order gives political appointees vast powers over research grants

Political appointees will control U.S. government research grants, shifting power away from career civil servants.
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

The US raises reward for Venezuela's Maduro to $50 million

The United States government has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million due to his ties to drug trafficking.
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Russian superyacht, with helideck and marble fireplace, was seized. Now you can bid on it

Superyacht Amadea is being auctioned by the U.S. government with a starting bid deposit of $10 million.
US politics
fromWIRED
8 months ago

OpenAI Announces Massive US Government Partnership

OpenAI partners with the US government to offer federal employees access to its AI models for $1 for one year.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

US destruction of contraceptives denies 1.4m African women and girls lifesaving care, NGO says

Destruction of $9.7m worth of contraceptives by the US is projected to cause 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

I'm Not Going to Speak About the Opinion of the Government,' Government Spokesperson Says

Tammy Bruce declined to speak on behalf of the U.S. government regarding Mike Johnson's views on Judea and Samaria.
fromAxios
9 months ago

AI's race in the dark with China

America is the country that started the AI race. And as president of the United States, I'm here today to declare that America is going to win it.
Artificial intelligence
fromThenorthstar
9 months ago

BREAKING: The Trump administration and the IDF just admitted they lied for 2 years about Hamas stealing aid from the United Nations

The Israeli military never found proof that the Palestinian militant group had systematically stolen aid from the United Nations, the biggest supplier of emergency assistance to Gaza for most of the war, according to two senior Israeli military officials and two other Israelis involved in the matter.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

U.S., Qatar days away from final agreement on Air Force One gift

The United States government and Qatar are expected to finalize an agreement next week to receive a jet for use as Air Force One.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
9 months ago

29 Senators Demand Investigation Into Israeli Killing of American in West Bank

The U.S. government must demand accountability for the killings of Americans by Israeli forces and settlers.
fromwww.twincities.com
9 months ago

Why are data nerds racing to save US government statistics?

An army of outside statisticians, demographers and computer scientists have joined forces to capture, preserve and share data sets, sometimes clandestinely, ensuring their future availability.
US politics
#tiktok
fromwww.cnbc.com
9 months ago
US politics

Commerce Sec. Lutnick says TikTok will go dark if China won't agree to U.S. control of the social media app

fromwww.cnbc.com
9 months ago
US politics

Commerce Sec. Lutnick says TikTok will go dark if China won't agree to U.S. control of the social media app

US politics
fromMedium
9 months ago

Unlock Your Potential as a Federal Cloud Solutions Architect!

CFCSA certification is crucial for designing compliant cloud solutions in the U.S. federal sector.
US politics
fromWIRED
9 months ago

How WIRED Analyzed the Epstein Video

The US government's description of the Jeffrey Epstein video conflicts with the evidence from its metadata, indicating modifications to the footage.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

The week when crypto won big in America

For years, the U.S. government has adopted a hands-off approach to cryptocurrencies, deeming them too dangerous for average Americans and too risky for the country's financial system.
US news
Miami
fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

'The nightmare is over': Venezuelans celebrate release of men held in El Salvador

Two families celebrate the release of loved ones wrongly accused and detained for months, after a swap involving U.S. political prisoners.
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Area 51 staff have 'invisible illness' after work on secret projects

David Crete, a former Air Force Sergeant who worked at NTTR from 1983 through 1987, said that over 490 of his fellow workers have died of severe illnesses since being stationed at the secret facility. 'I have brain atrophy. The left side of my brain is shrinking and dying. That's not too bad. I'm one of the healthy ones,' Crete told the House Veterans Affairs Committee in April while lobbying for legislation to support the Area 51 veterans. The average age of death for someone who served in that unit is 65 and the youngest airman to die was just 33.
Public health
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

US supports Argentina in lawsuit against the nationalization of YPF

The U.S. government supports Argentina's defense in the YPF case regarding its oil company nationalization, citing legal risks in forced asset transfers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

America's famed checks-and-balances' governance system is failing | Jan-Werner Muller

The US supreme court allowing the president effectively to abolish the Department of Education only reinforces this sense; Sonia Sotomayor, in her dissent, explicitly wrote that the threat to our Constitution's separation of powers is grave.
US politics
#xai
fromFortune
9 months ago
US politics

Elon Musk spent months slashing federal contracts - Now his AI company is celebrating a $200M Pentagon contract and new unit to get government business

fromThe Verge
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

US government announces $200 million Grok contract a week after 'MechaHitler' incident

fromFortune
9 months ago
US politics

Elon Musk spent months slashing federal contracts - Now his AI company is celebrating a $200M Pentagon contract and new unit to get government business

fromThe Verge
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

US government announces $200 million Grok contract a week after 'MechaHitler' incident

US politics
fromNature
9 months ago

US senators poised to reject Trump's proposed massive science cuts

US Senate committee plans to reject Trump's proposed budget cuts to science agencies, preserving funding for NSF and NASA.
#climate-change
US politics
fromNature
10 months ago

Trump team axes contracts with publishing giant Springer Nature

The Trump administration has significantly reduced access to academic journals by terminating contracts with Springer Nature, impacting government agencies' research capabilities.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

US government role to be excluded in review into Harry Dunn's death

The UK parliamentary review will investigate the Foreign Office's support for Harry Dunn's family but will not examine the US government's role.
fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

US bans WhatsApp from House of Representatives staff devices | TechCrunch

"The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use."
Privacy professionals
fromThe Nation
10 months ago

Chinese Transnational Repression Is a Real Issue-but Shujun Wang Is a Bad Example

Wang’s case exemplifies the blurred line between legitimate investigation and wrongful persecution, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the U.S. strategy against real Chinese espionage.
Washington Nationals
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