Major threats include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, international economies, and health and food security. Hearings are being held Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee and Thursday before…
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Pentagon to Submit Historic Budget
Defense Department is seeking $835 billion from Congress. The largest, non-inflation-adjusted budget request in history is being submitted to Congress from the Department of Defense for its fiscal…
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Commerce Department Approves Chinese Tech Licenses
But many companies have been blacklisted by DOJ. The Commerce Department approved in excess of $23 billion of tech licenses to companies based in China even as the…
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Administration Releases Cybersecurity Strategy
A large portion of work is already underway. President Biden’s administration has put forth its new strategy for cybersecurity. Essentially, they plan to expand requirements for cybersecurity in…
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House Committee Advances TikTok Ban Bill
Committee members voice both support and concerns. The House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced legislation that would give President Joe Biden the power to ban TikTok and other apps.…
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Senate Minority Leader Supports Increased Defense Spending
He responds to some members of Congress suggesting that cuts be made. Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s minority leader, said that there ought to be increases in America’s…
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Russian President Suspends Nuclear Agreement with U.S.
Nuclear inspections had already been suspended. Russian President Vladimir Putin told his people that he is suspending all Russian participation in New START, the only remaining nuclear arms…
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Coast Guard Holds First Arctic Forum
Summit held to review and address domestic and international requirements. Seventy representatives from across the U.S. Coast Guard met in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss how better to work…
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White House Cyber Advisor Departing
He has had decades of government national security involvement. Chris Inglis, the cyber advisor at the White House, said his last day to serve in the administration will be…
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President Calls for Bipartisanship in SOTU
He addressed the priorities his administration has in the coming two years. President Biden acknowledged the politically divided Congress in his second State of the Union address. “I…
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