Canada is accelerating trade talks with India despite recent diplomatic tensions over an assassination investigation. The move comes as President Trump’s trade policies push Canada to diversify beyond US markets.
Microsoft’s president is sounding the alarm about Washington state’s proposed tax hikes. Brad Smith argues these increases could deal a devastating blow to the region’s economy. This comes as tech job cuts create growing uncertainty in the Seattle area.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is undergoing a major restructuring after federal funding cuts. Staff has been reduced from 1,200 to 1,000, and disciplinary divisions are being consolidated into broader centers. Critics worry the changes could undermine the institution’
The Trump administration is overhauling US cyber strategy to take more aggressive action against hackers and nation-states. But with multiple agencies involved and international cooperation waning, execution remains the biggest challenge.
The EFF has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security seeking records about government communications with tech companies. The legal action follows failed FOIA requests regarding ICE tracking app takedowns in October. The case could reveal whether federal
In a stunning reversal of established science, the CDC has updated its website to include debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. The move represents Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest push against mainstream medical consensus on vaccine safety.
Donald Trump is backing a proposal to stop states from regulating AI companies, sparking outrage within his own party. The plan would create one federal standard instead of letting states set their own rules, drawing criticism from prominent Republicans.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran is pushing regulators to exempt U.S. Treasury bonds from bank leverage rules. He argues this would prevent banks from dumping Treasuries during market stress. The move comes as part of broader regulatory changes at the Fed.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise wants to add language to the National Defense Authorization Act that would preempt state AI laws. The move comes after a previous five-year moratorium failed when 99 out of 100 senators voted against it this summer.
A super PAC with over $100 million in backing from Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI’s president has made New York Assembly member Alex Bores its first political target. Bores sponsors the RAISE Act, which would require AI safety plans and impose penalties up to $30 million for violations. The lawmaker
