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US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Can the U.S. Fix a Broken System of Acquiring Weapons?

The Trump administration issued executive orders to expedite defense procurement, receiving bipartisan support due to concerns about China's weapons procurement.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

The Huawei Dilemma: Why Europe Needs Strong Intelligence Guardrails

Spain's recent decision to award Huawei a contract worth €12.3 million to manage and store legally authorized wiretaps raises significant concerns about the country's commitment to digital sovereignty.
Digital life
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

CNN: FEMA Internal Memo Warns of Less Secure Nation' if Disaster Funding Cuts Go Through

FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to disaster preparedness and security grants, risking national security and contradicting the administration's safety commitments.
US politics
fromTheregister
5 days ago

DoE taps federal sites for fast-track AI datacenter builds

By leveraging DoE land assets for the deployment of AI and energy infrastructure, we are taking a bold step to accelerate the next Manhattan Project - ensuring US AI and energy leadership.
Science
#china
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Knowledge nation and security at risk

The steady acquisition by publishers of tools used by academic institutions for evaluations and hiring decisions leads to the consolidation of sensitive data about American researchers.
Intellectual property law
US politics
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

U.S. Sanctions Firm Behind N. Korean IT Scheme; Arizona Woman Jailed for Running Laptop Farm

The U.S. sanctioned a North Korean company and individuals for facilitating an IT worker scheme that generates illicit revenue for Pyongyang.
#ai-action-plan
fromZDNET
5 days ago
US politics

Trump's AI plan says a lot about open source - but here's what it leaves out

fromZDNET
5 days ago
US politics

Trump's AI plan says a lot about open source - but here's what it leaves out

#us-china-relations
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 days ago

Third time's the charm? Sweden appoints new national security adviser

Niclas Kvarnstrom appointed Sweden's national security adviser, the third in less than a year.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Hong Kong places bounty on 19 pro-democracy activists DW 07/25/2025

Hong Kong police announced bounties for 19 overseas activists involved in a pro-democracy group accused of violating national security laws.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UK moves to reinstate extradition deal with Hong Kong despite concerns

The UK government plans to reinstate extradition cooperation with Hong Kong after a five-year suspension.
#artificial-intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump gets aggressive with new US AI action plan

The Trump administration launched a strategy to lead in the global AI race with over 90 federal policy actions.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The DoD has a new AI strategy: Let the private sector do it

The Pentagon has signed contracts worth up to $800 million with major AI companies to enhance military capabilities.
#jnim
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Trump, who promised to save TikTok, threatens to shut down TikTok

Lutnick confirmed that if China won't approve the latest version of the deal, the administration is willing to shut down TikTok. He stated, "TikTok would stop operating in the US if China and TikTok owner ByteDance won't sell the app to buyers that Trump lined up." This indicates that the US government is serious about taking action against TikTok if satisfactory terms are not met.
US politics
#cybersecurity
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Basic cybersecurity lapses are leaving US infrastructure exposed, top experts warn

fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Salt Typhoon hacks into National Guard systems a 'serious escalation', experts warn

fromNextgov.com
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Basic cybersecurity lapses are leaving US infrastructure exposed, top experts warn

fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Salt Typhoon hacks into National Guard systems a 'serious escalation', experts warn

fromwww.esquire.com
6 days ago

It's Now Looking Pretty Clear That Pete Hegseth Shared Classified Documents on Signal

Evidence suggests Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Signal messages about a bombing campaign in Yemen were derived from classified information.
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Kneecap Banned from Hungary for Posing "National Security Threat"

Kneecap banned from Hungary for three years over alleged antisemitic hate speech and national security threat claims.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

White House unveils sweeping plan to "win" global AI race through deregulation

Trump's AI plan focuses on infrastructure improvements, energy generation, and favoring objective AI technology while addressing national security risks.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Trump's AI Action Plan aims to block chip exports to China, but lacks keys details | TechCrunch

The Trump administration aims to lead in AI technology while preventing adversaries from benefiting from U.S. innovations.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Would compulsory military service hurt the economy? DW 07/23/2025

The German economy struggles with mandatory military service delaying young people's entry into the labor force.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump White House probes Harvard University's scholar exchange programme

The investigation targets Harvard's exchange program to ensure it aligns with U.S. national interests and security.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany moves to fast-track weapons purchases DW 07/23/2025

Germany's cabinet approved a draft law to speed up military arms procurement for national security.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Manhattan bomb plot foiled as feds charge NY man with building, stashing IEDs across city

A man faces federal charges for allegedly creating and hiding homemade bombs around Manhattan, including subway tracks and rooftops.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Obama breaks silence on Trump's outrageous' call to prosecute him

Barack Obama vehemently rejects Donald Trump's accusations of a coup after the 2016 election, calling them outrageous and a distraction.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: Copying Texas GOP's power grab will cost Democrats voters' trust

My jaw dropped reading that Democrats are considering redistricting California congressional districts in response to the Texas move. It is the exact opposite of upholding the Constitution.
US politics
#trade-secrets
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Bay Area engineer stole nuclear missile secrets, sought to aid China

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Bay Area engineer stole nuclear missile secrets, sought to aid China

#nvidia
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Resuming NVIDIA's AI chip sales to China could weaken US leadership, lawmaker says

The U.S. decision to allow NVIDIA to sell H20 AI chips to China threatens national security and U.S. leadership in technology.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

U.S. Reverses Nvidia AI Export Ban as China's DeepSeek Closes AI Gap at Fraction of U.S. Costs

The U.S. reversed its ban on Nvidia's AI exports to China, allowing export licenses and raising concerns about national security.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Resuming NVIDIA's AI chip sales to China could weaken US leadership, lawmaker says

from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

U.S. Reverses Nvidia AI Export Ban as China's DeepSeek Closes AI Gap at Fraction of U.S. Costs

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

National security meets next-gen tech at Disrupt 2025 AI Defense panel | TechCrunch

AI is reshaping national defense, security, and critical infrastructure, creating urgent conversations among leaders in this field.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

British man guilty of trying to spy for Russia

A British man was found guilty of attempting to spy for individuals he believed were part of the Russian intelligence service.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man found guilty over sharing Grant Shapps' details with Russian spies'

A man was convicted for assisting a foreign intel service by sharing personal details of a UK defense secretary with who he thought were Russian agents.
#data-breach
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites heighten safety fears DW 07/19/2025

US airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities amid unclear damage assessments.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Besides bold letters to world leaders, Trump is working on a subtler tariff strategy

Trump's trade strategy includes overlapping tariffs via IEEPA and Section 232, focusing on pharmaceuticals and national security.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard calls for Obama to be prosecuted over 2016 election claims

The information we are releasing today clearly shows there was a treasonous conspiracy in 2016 committed by officials at the highest level of our government.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Hezbollah says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem dismissed disarmament proposals from the US, asserting resistance is essential against Israel.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

FCC targets removal of Chinese tech in subsea cables

US plans to secure undersea cables from foreign adversaries to support AI infrastructure development.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Spies and SAS personnel among 100-plus Britons included in Afghan data leak

A significant data leak occurred involving personal details of spies, soldiers, and Afghan applicants for relocation due to a departmental error.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What do the Afghan leaks tell us about state secrecy in Britain? We're entering a dangerous era | Theo Burges

Lifting of a superinjunction reveals national security used to cover a political scandal affecting Afghans linked to the UK.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

UAE's deal to buy Nvidia AI chips reportedly on hold | TechCrunch

Concerns regarding potential smuggling of AI chips to China have led to the U.S. putting a hold on the UAE's billion-dollar AI chip deal, despite UAE assurances.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

India eyes global quantum computer push - and QpiAI is its chosen vehicle | TechCrunch

QpiAI raised $32 million to develop utility-scale quantum computers, integrating AI and quantum technologies for enterprise applications.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Wrecking of the FBI

Trump's recent decision to end discussions about the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has led to significant backlash from parts of his own supporter base. This decision highlights a deeper political fracture within the MAGA movement, revealing tensions that threaten the unity of Trump's following.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What are superinjunctions and why was one imposed in Afghan case?

A data breach prompted a secret UK government scheme to relocate 15,000 Afghans, costing over £2 billion, concealed until a superinjunction was lifted.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Japan decries China threat after string of risky encounters DW 07/16/2025

China is described as Japan's greatest strategic challenge in the new defense white paper.
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

CIA's Latest Existential Challenge

The Central Intelligence Agency faces a crisis of trust amid a dangerous perception that it has become a partisan actor in American politics, threatening national security.
US politics
#tariffs
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Trump to Foreign Air Traffic Controllers: You're Hired

The Trump administration is considering hiring foreign nationals as air traffic controllers due to staffing shortages.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump's pick for U.N. Ambassador grilled over Signal chat scandal

Mike Waltz faced scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador concerning a prior controversy over a Signal group chat.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Sen. Cory Booker Rips Into Mike Waltz Over Signalgate

I've been really disappointed, Booker began as he addressed Waltz: I've heard you just blame Biden. I've seen you not only fail to stand up, but lie.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mike Waltz grilled over Signal chat during confirmation hearing for UN role

We should have one place in the world where everyone can talk where China, Russia, Europe and the developing world can come together and resolve conflicts.
US politics
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: No intention to control Gaza long term, Israeli FM says

Sa'ar asserted that Israel does not intend to control the Gaza Strip long term, emphasizing that the focus is only on security concerns and not governance.
World news
#classified-information
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

64-year-old retired Army officer who used foreign online dating site pleads guilty to sharing classified Russia info

fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
US politics

Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

64-year-old retired Army officer who used foreign online dating site pleads guilty to sharing classified Russia info

fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
US politics

Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon's about to start using xAI's Grok - and other federal agencies could be next

xAI's Grok for Government service will provide AI products to federal agencies, starting with a $200 million contract from the Department of Defense.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Disrupt 2025 Audience Choice winners revealed | TechCrunch

From Vibes to Velocity explores how AI tools like GitHub Copilot enhance development efficiency by enabling faster, smarter coding practices for developers.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Raptor Dominance: F-22 Surpasses All Other 5th Gen Fighters in Speed and Firepower

The US Air Force prioritizes speed with its fastest aircraft like the SR-71 Blackbird and modern fighters such as the F-22 Raptor.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

South Africa's police minister suspended, inquiry launched DW 07/13/2025

A commission of inquiry has been announced to investigate Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's alleged ties to criminal gangs.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

France: Macron announces plans to boost defense spending DW 07/13/2025

France's defense spending will rise to €64 billion by 2027, doubling the budget since 2017.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

It Is Scary!' Ex-Trump Spox Reveals She Was Impersonated During First Term On Heels Of AI Shockers

Impersonation via AI technologies threatens security, as demonstrated by past incidents and advancements in deep fake technology.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Federal Bureau of Paranoia

Political loyalty tests in U.S. intelligence undermine national security efforts by prioritizing internal dissent over foreign threats.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul

The State Department is reducing its Washington-based staff by 15% as part of a major overhaul led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
#espionage
Science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Space traffic control is vital, industry tells Congress

Space industry leaders are urging Congress to maintain funding for space collision prevention amid proposed budget cuts.
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Trump's Coffee for Coup Accountability Emergency - emptywheel

Large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, which have grown by over 40 percent in the past 5 years alone, reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, pose an extraordinary threat to national security.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The secrecy of European arms sales, a practice justified in the name of national security

The major arms-producing powers in Europe limit the information they make public to their citizens, delay the submission of reports on arms sales to other countries, or hinder transparency citing national security concerns.
Europe politics
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Re-arming Europe: Darkstar launches 25M pan-European defence fund for battlefield-ready tech, weapons; secures 15M first close - Silicon Canals

Darkstar launched Europe's first pan-European defence fund dedicated to military systems.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Increasingly Paranoid OpenAI Has Installed Fingerprint Scanners and Airgapped Systems to Prevent Secrets Escaping

OpenAI is escalating its security measures amid increasing competition and perceived threats from Chinese AI rivals.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Denmark finalizes US defense deal despite Greenland gripes DW 07/09/2025

Denmark approved a Defense Cooperation Agreement allowing US military presence despite concerns over possible Greenland invasion.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK court convicts 3 men of arson in attack linked to Russia's Wagner Group

Wagner mercenaries, on behalf of Russian intelligence, planned an attack on equipment for Ukraine that resulted in significant damage.
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

Expert Q&A: What to Watch for at the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting

Netanyahu's meeting with Trump focuses on Gaza ceasefire and a nuclear deal with Iran.
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

To Counter China, Reform U.S. Intelligence for the Digital Age

The United States is facing a quiet and rapidly growing threat across the digital landscape, an unseen mathematical space of binary code and shadowy actors.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Atlantic Hires Vivian Salama as Staff Writer

Vivian Salama is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer as part of an expansion focusing on reporting in national defense, technology, and global conflict.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Atlantic Expands Reporting on Defense, Military Intelligence, and Global Conflict: National Security Section and Newsletter Launch Today

The Atlantic is expanding its reporting on national defense, technology, and global conflict through a new National Security section.
#impersonation
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Federal Court says RCMP must hand over solicitor-client information in terror plot case | CBC News

RCMP must provide information for review into their handling of soldier-client case regarding terrorist plotter Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Poland's border checks: Beginning of the end of Schengen? DW 07/07/2025

Poland's reintroduction of border checks with Germany and Lithuania signals increasing strain on the Schengen Area and EU solidarity.
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