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Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
23 hours ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
10 hours ago

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

Trump's firing of his attorney general highlights the challenges of fulfilling his demands while maintaining legal integrity.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
10 hours ago

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

Trump's firing of his attorney general highlights the challenges of fulfilling his demands while maintaining legal integrity.
#dhs
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago
US politics

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Republican leaders agree to advance funding deal to end DHS shutdown

Congress is advancing legislation to fund DHS operations, excluding immigration enforcement, potentially ending the longest funding lapse in US history.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history US politics live

The DHS shutdown has led to significant TSA staff departures and uncertainty over employee pay amidst ongoing political deadlock.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 hours ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
11 hours ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
US Elections
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Trump Says We Need To Focus Money On War, Not Daycare

Federal government funding should prioritize military over daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare, according to President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US Elections
fromAxios
11 hours ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran

Rachel Reeves criticizes Trump's decision to go to war with Iran, citing lack of exit strategy and potential economic consequences.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

What Trump's Address to the Nation Revealed

Trump's first national address during the Iran war left many confused about the direction and goals of U.S. involvement.
US Elections
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Trump Says We Need To Focus Money On War, Not Daycare

Federal government funding should prioritize military over daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare, according to President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Careers
fromAxios
1 day ago

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.
#tsa
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.
European startups
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump administration announces new tariffs on drugmakers

Tariffs on pharmaceuticals incentivize companies to enter pricing deals and invest in domestic manufacturing to avoid higher rates.
#government-shutdown
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago
SF politics

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago
US politics

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago
US politics

No sign of Democratic surrender on DHS funding after Iran strikes

Senate Democrats reject changing their shutdown stance over Iran tensions, insisting on restrictions to ICE enforcement while offering to fund other DHS agencies separately.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown due to disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement, risking future bipartisan cooperation.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
23 hours ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago

No sign of Democratic surrender on DHS funding after Iran strikes

Senate Democrats reject changing their shutdown stance over Iran tensions, insisting on restrictions to ICE enforcement while offering to fund other DHS agencies separately.
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
#immigration
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Mexico's Sheinbaum shakes up foreign ministry to further prioritize the relationship with Trump

Roberto Velasco embodies two qualities valued by President Claudia Sheinbaum: technical expertise and generational renewal. At 38, he is the youngest to lead the department in nearly a century.
Europe politics
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

New House of Representatives bills hope to improve broadband access

The affordability crisis is hitting rural America hard. Across the country, broadband, electricity, and clean water remain out of reach for far too many families.
Agriculture
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Former national security adviser discusses the ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran

Iran may be reluctant to engage in direct negotiations with the U.S., preferring indirect talks through intermediaries.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The US Government Could End The Federal Gas Tax

The tax provides more than $23 billion per year in revenue for federal highway and public transit programs. The federal gas tax has been in place, in one way or another, since 1919 and was last raised in 1993.
Alternative transportation
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Warren Presses Commerce Department Over Bitmain Security Risks and Trump-Linked Crypto Ties

Heightened scrutiny over crypto supply chains involves concerns about foreign influence and infrastructure vulnerabilities linked to Bitmain and Eric Trump's ventures.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
4 days ago

The federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers | Fortune

The Trump administration is launching a recruitment initiative for early-career workers to address a looming retirement crisis in the federal workforce.
East Bay real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

The Build America, Buy America law is causing delays and increased costs in affordable housing projects due to strict compliance requirements.
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
US politics
fromFortune
2 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

#tariffs
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals

Tariffs up to 100% on patented drugs may be imposed if pharmaceutical companies fail to negotiate pricing deals with the US administration.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump's tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price

US households faced a $1,000 increase in costs over the past year, with lower-income families most affected by tariffs.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.
US news
Europe politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
SF politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Doing Something Horrifying to Workers at Nuclear Facilities

US nuclear workers face increased radiation risks due to deregulation under the Trump administration, compromising safety standards previously in place.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

US Senators Unleash New Bill Driving Bitcoin Mining Expansion and Cementing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

U.S. lawmakers are advancing legislation to strengthen domestic digital asset mining and establish a national bitcoin reserve strategy.
#us-iran-relations
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Iran and the United States, a long history of sham peace negotiations

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a complex diplomatic struggle rooted in decades of distrust and historical grievances.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Iran and the United States, a long history of sham peace negotiations

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a complex diplomatic struggle rooted in decades of distrust and historical grievances.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump threatens 100% tariff on US drug makers that don't strike deals to lower prices

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical companies not lowering US drug prices, exempting generics and some specialty drugs.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

U.S. Senators Unveil Landmark Bitcoin Mining, Reserve Bill

The Mined in America Act aims to enhance U.S. digital asset mining, reduce foreign hardware reliance, and establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
SF politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Exclusive: Wind projects delayed as Trump's Pentagon reviews stall

At least 30 onshore wind farm projects are stalled due to Pentagon paperwork, affecting 7.5 gigawatts of capacity.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
20 hours ago

As Trump Pushes 'Polluters First Agenda,' 2027 Budget Blasted as 'Bloody New Deal' | Common Dreams

Trump's 2027 budget request prioritizes military spending while cutting social and scientific programs, raising concerns about accountability and environmental impact.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

The White House requests $66 billion for Trump's 'Golden Fleet'

The White House requests $66 billion for 34 new Naval ships as part of a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Republicans Have Come up With the Worst Budgeting Idea Possibly Ever

Republicans are considering health spending cuts to fund a budget bill for the Iran war and immigration enforcement, risking political backlash.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump insists $1.5 trillion military budget for a war Congress didn't approve ranks above day care, Medicare, Medicaid | Fortune

Trump requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending, prioritizing military investments over domestic programs amid significant national debt.
#department-of-homeland-security
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Republican leadership has revived a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 47-day funding lapse, excluding ICE and Border Patrol initially.
#homeland-security
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Senate approved Homeland Security funds for TSA and other agencies, excluding immigration enforcement, amid ongoing budget impasse affecting travel and workers.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Senate approved Homeland Security funds for TSA and other agencies, excluding immigration enforcement, amid ongoing budget impasse affecting travel and workers.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Late night Senate vote puts DHS shutdown one step closer to largely ending

President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers, bypassing Congress, while Senate leaders seek traditional funding for DHS.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Johnson calls out GOP Senate over "joke" of a DHS plan

Senate Republicans support a short-term DHS funding bill backed by Trump, despite internal disagreements and a lack of Senate GOP objections.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Mike Johnson and John Thune Announce Surprise DHS Deal

House and Senate leaders announced a new deal to fully fund DHS after a month of partial shutdown, blaming Democrats for previous funding rejections.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

With DHS Still Shutdown, GOP Gives Up on Dealmaking

The Senate passed a DHS funding measure, but House Republicans rejected it, leading to a legislative impasse and renewed calls to eliminate the filibuster.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Johnson digs in after GOP resistance torpedoes DHS funding deal

Johnson is pursuing a GOP-only funding solution for DHS, rejecting bipartisan efforts that include ICE and CBP funding.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Late night Senate vote puts DHS shutdown one step closer to largely ending

President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers, bypassing Congress, while Senate leaders seek traditional funding for DHS.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Johnson calls out GOP Senate over "joke" of a DHS plan

Senate Republicans support a short-term DHS funding bill backed by Trump, despite internal disagreements and a lack of Senate GOP objections.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Republicans announce plan to end record-long DHS shutdown

Republican Congress plans to fully fund immigration enforcement and border security while reopening the Department and ensuring federal workers are paid.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US politics
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Deadline issued for UFO videos as Congress warns of 'threat' to US

Lawmakers demand federal agencies release UFO videos by April 14, 2026, citing potential threats to US military forces.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Speaker Mike Johnson Blames Senate for Ongoing DHS Shutdown: They Need to Do Their Job and Help Us'

Speaker Mike Johnson blames the Senate for the DHS shutdown, impacting TSA agents and causing long security lines at airports.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US directs American embassies to wage campaign against foreign hostility' with Musk's help

The U.S. directs embassies to combat foreign propaganda using coordinated campaigns and endorses Elon Musk's X as a tool for this effort.
#tsa-funding
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US: Senate ends shutdown with ICE-free DHS funding bill,

The US Senate passed a bill to fund TSA workers after a five-week pay freeze amid immigration funding disputes.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Does John Thune Think His Job Is to Entertain the President's Bizarre Obsessions?

Senate Republicans face challenges in negotiating TSA funding due to political dynamics and the president's demands.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US: Senate ends shutdown with ICE-free DHS funding bill,

The US Senate passed a bill to fund TSA workers after a five-week pay freeze amid immigration funding disputes.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Does John Thune Think His Job Is to Entertain the President's Bizarre Obsessions?

Senate Republicans face challenges in negotiating TSA funding due to political dynamics and the president's demands.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US lawmakers push for pause in data centres until AI safeguards in place

A moratorium on new AI data centers is proposed to protect workers, civil liberties, and the environment amid concerns over AI's rapid advancement.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to cover TSA pay during the partial government shutdown

"We greatly appreciate Elon's generous offer. This would pose great legal challenges due to his involvement with federal government contracts. The fastest way to ensure TSA employees and all DHS employees get paid is for Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security."
US politics
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