Category: Government & Policy
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read More ↗: Five Key Takeaways on the Future of Electric Vehicles Under Trump’s New LawFive Key Takeaways on the Future of Electric Vehicles Under Trump’s New Law
The recent U.S. legislation, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), promoted by former President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans, marks a significant shift in…
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read More ↗: Republican Bill Cuts Support for Renewables and Hydrogen, Favors Nuclear and Geothermal EnergyRepublican Bill Cuts Support for Renewables and Hydrogen, Favors Nuclear and Geothermal Energy
The Republican Party passed a controversial reconciliation bill on Thursday that undermines key aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The legislation, approved by a 218-214…
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read More ↗: Pentagon Cuts Team Responsible for Testing Military AIPentagon Cuts Team Responsible for Testing Military AI
The Trump administration’s cost-cutting approach to federal spending persists, even as figures like Elon Musk clash with the president. Recently, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth…
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read More ↗: Silicon Valley on Edge: Could Tech Innovation Suffer from Prolonged ProtestsSilicon Valley on Edge: Could Tech Innovation Suffer from Prolonged Protests
Protests in Los Angeles, like those in other U.S. cities, can affect the international perception of the country. If demonstrations turn violent or drag on,…
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read More ↗: U.S. to reimpose tariffs on smartphones and laptops in coming months, Trump Administration AnnouncesU.S. to reimpose tariffs on smartphones and laptops in coming months, Trump Administration Announces
The Trump administration has confirmed that smartphones, laptops, and other devices currently exempt from tariffs imposed on April 9 will face new duties in “one…
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read More ↗: DOGE Plans Hackathon to Build “Mega API” for IRS Tax Data, Reports SayDOGE Plans Hackathon to Build “Mega API” for IRS Tax Data, Reports Say
Elon Musk’s Government Efficiency Department (DOGE) is reportedly organizing a hackathon next week aimed at developing a “mega API” that would centralize and streamline access to sensitive taxpayer data, according to a Wired report.…
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read More ↗: Concerns Grow Among Foreign Tech Workers in Silicon Valley Over Traveling on H-1B VisasConcerns Grow Among Foreign Tech Workers in Silicon Valley Over Traveling on H-1B Visas
Lawyers and companies seek to reassure employees, but uncertainty persists. In Silicon Valley, tech companies are trying to ease the fears of foreign employees on…
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read More ↗: Trump Removes Head of NSA and Cyber Command in Surprise MoveTrump Removes Head of NSA and Cyber Command in Surprise Move
The Trump administration has ousted Timothy Haugh, director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command, according to multiple reports confirmed Friday. Haugh,…
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read More ↗: When Encryption Meets Human Error: The Signal Chat That Should’ve Stayed Secret”When Encryption Meets Human Error: The Signal Chat That Should’ve Stayed Secret”
Last weekend, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, found himself caught in an unexpected tech mishap when he was accidentally added to a Signal group chat…
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read More ↗: From Peaceful Protest to ‘Domestic Terrorism’: The Fight Against Tesla Goes GlobalFrom Peaceful Protest to ‘Domestic Terrorism’: The Fight Against Tesla Goes Global
Protesters from the Tesla Takedown movement are preparing for a global day of action on March 29, though concerns about potential clashes remain. Organizers are calling for peaceful…
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read More ↗: How the Protests Against Elon Musk Unfolded This Weekend on Bluesky Over the ‘Tesla Takeover’How the Protests Against Elon Musk Unfolded This Weekend on Bluesky Over the ‘Tesla Takeover’
As Elon Musk and his followers push forward in the federal government with the goal of dismantling various agencies, a grassroots movement has been gaining…
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read More ↗: Europe denies abandoning AI liability regulations under pressure from TrumpEurope denies abandoning AI liability regulations under pressure from Trump
The European Union has denied that recent decisions to roll back certain planned technological regulations (particularly the removal of the AI Liability Directive, a 2022…