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UK Cyber Defences Fail as State Threats Surge
Three-quarters of cyber attacks on UK critical infrastructure now come from Russia, China, and Iran, but the law to fix defences isn't passed yet.
2026-07-19
Trump's AI Gatekeeping: White House Controls
The Trump administration has created a de facto frontier AI licensing regime by executive pressure, just as China's open-source Kimi K3 matches U.S. performance.
2026-07-18
The office guarding America's AI advantage is
NBC News investigation reveals BIS under Trump appointee Jeff Kessler is slowing licensing, freezing the Entity List, and tilting toward industry, turning a national-security tool into a trade-bargaining instrument.
2026-07-17
Japan's AI Sovereignty Pivot: Claude Mythos
Japan's AI-friendly brand collides with national security: importing frontier models means importing the capability to find every crack in your infrastructure.
2026-07-16
Tehran Summons UK Envoy Amid Legal Tensions
Iran and the UK escalate diplomatic tensions as legal frameworks tighten against Tehran.
2026-07-09
DOJ's Bulk Data Rule Turns One: Compliance
The DOJ's bulk data rule reshapes compliance costs for US companies.
2026-07-08
China Considers AI Model Export Controls
China is poised to limit access to its advanced AI models, reshaping global tech dynamics.
2026-07-07
Trump's AI Bargain: Deregulation for China
Trump's AI policy reveals a discretionary regime favoring China and Anthropic.
2026-07-06
Trump Eases AI Rules to Race China
Washington's two-track AI policy favors deregulation but targets Anthropic.
2026-07-06
India-China NSAs Meet as Border Thaw Deepens
India and China signal a thaw in relations as NSAs meet ahead of BRICS summit.
2026-06-22
Colombia's Drone War
Colombia's armed groups are outpacing the state in drone warfare capabilities.
2026-05-22
Trump's AI Review Fight
The White House's AI review process is a power struggle over control and compliance.
2026-05-21Trump's New Counterterrorism Strategy Unveils
Trump's new counterterrorism strategy redefines enemies and shifts burdens.
2026-05-09
Modi Marks Operation Sindoor Anniversary
Modi's anniversary post on Operation Sindoor reinforces India's deterrence strategy.
2026-05-07
Trump's UFO Strategy vs Pentagon Control
Trump's push for UFO file transparency highlights the power struggle with the Pentagon.
2026-05-03
Tom Cotton's Permitting Push
Sen. Tom Cotton argues that permitting delays threaten U.S. national security amid rising tensions with China and Iran.
2026-04-27
Micron Pushes Congress for Chip Export Limits
Micron pushes US Congress for tighter export controls on chip tools to China, amid rising tech rivalry and national security concerns.
2026-04-22
Republicans Aim to End DHS Shutdown Crisis
The GOP's shutdown resolution creates a new funding precedent for DHS.
2026-04-21
Rick Scott Calls for FISA Reform Now
Senator Rick Scott calls for targeted reforms to FISA's Section 702 as Congress debates surveillance powers, balancing security and civil liberties.
2026-04-19
Trump Extends FISA Surveillance Powers
Trump signs a bill extending FISA surveillance powers, igniting debate on privacy and national security ahead of April 30 deadline.
2026-04-18
Trump Extends FISA 702 Surveillance Powers
Trump's short-term renewal of FISA Section 702 stirs debate on privacy vs. security as Congress faces urgent reform decisions by April 30.
2026-04-18
Trump's Rare Defeat: House GOP Rejects FISA
House Republicans' failure to reauthorize FISA marks a rare defeat for Trump, revealing deep divisions within the party over surveillance and privacy issues.
2026-04-17
Trump Pushes for FISA Section 702 Renewal
Trump urges Congress to renew FISA Section 702, highlighting the clash between national security and privacy rights amid ongoing surveillance debates.
2026-04-17
Senate Passes Short-Term FISA Extension
The Senate's short-term FISA extension gives Congress two weeks to negotiate a more permanent solution amid intense surveillance debates.
2026-04-17