Tag: #nationalsecurity

Trump Invokes National Security Law to Levy 25% Tariff on Advanced AI Chips, With Broad U.S. Exemptions

A Jan. 14 proclamation slaps a 25% Section 232 tariff on select AI-class chips while exempting many U.S. data-center, R&D and startup uses.

#tariffs, #semiconductors, #ai, #nationalsecurity, #trade

Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed CSG-3 radar satellite launches on 21st-flight SpaceX Falcon 9 to start 2026

Italy’s newest COSMO-SkyMed radar satellite reached polar orbit on a 21st-flight Falcon 9, highlighting Europe’s reliance on SpaceX for key Earth-watch missions.

#space, #spacex, #italy, #earthobservation, #nationalsecurity

FBI Says North Carolina Teen Planned New Year’s Eve ISIS-Inspired Knife Attack

Prosecutors say an 18-year-old in Mint Hill drew up plans for a New Year’s Eve stabbing spree before agents seized weapons and arrested him.

#terrorism, #fbi, #northcarolina, #isis, #nationalsecurity

JPMorgan Chase Launches $1.5 Trillion Initiative to Boost U.S. Economic Security

JPMorgan announces a $1.5 trillion plan to invest in U.S. industries vital for national security and economic growth.

#jpmorgan, #investment, #us, #nationalsecurity, #economicgrowth

U.S. Expands Travel Ban Following Fatal Shooting Near White House

The U.S. widens its travel ban, citing security concerns after a shooting near the White House.

#travelban, #nationalsecurity, #immigration, #uspolitics, #whitehouse

Trump Administration Suspends Immigration Applications from 19 Countries

The Trump administration halts immigration applications from 19 countries amid security concerns, sparking debate over national security versus immigrant rights.

#immigration, #trumpadministration, #nationalsecurity, #uspolicy

Iceland Declares Potential Collapse of AMOC a National Security Threat

Iceland's National Security Council labels AMOC collapse as an existential threat, urging global climate action.

#iceland, #climatechange, #amoc, #nationalsecurity

Federal Shutdown Triggers Mass Furloughs Amid Concerns Over National Security

Government impasse leads to significant federal furloughs, sparking national security concerns and legal challenges.

#governmentshutdown, #nationalsecurity, #furloughs, #trumpadministration

Trump Issues Directive Targeting Funding Sources of Domestic Terrorism

Trump's new directive aims to disrupt funding for domestic terrorism amid rising politically motivated violence.

#domesticterrorism, #trump, #nationalsecurity, #politicalviolence

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Imported Wood Products Citing National Security

Trump announces tariffs on wood imports, raising costs, sparking debate over U.S. trade policy and national security justification.

#tariffs, #trade, #lumber, #Trump, #nationalsecurity

U.S. and China Reach Framework Agreement on TikTok Ownership Transition

U.S. and China agree to transition TikTok to American ownership, addressing national security concerns before ByteDance deadline.

#tiktok, #uschinatrade, #nationalsecurity, #technology, #bytedance

Nippon Steel's Historic $14.9 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Steel Approved by Trump

Trump greenlights Nippon Steel's $14.9B acquisition of U.S. Steel, introducing a 'golden share' to address national security concerns.

#nipponsteel, #ussteel, #acquisitions, #nationalsecurity, #trump

Anthropic Launches Advisory Council to Guide AI in U.S. Government

Anthropic forms a council with ex-senators to steer AI use in U.S. government, following a $200M Pentagon contract.

#anthropic, #artificialintelligence, #nationalsecurity, #technology

U.S. Invests $1 Billion to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain

U.S. DOE announces $1B funding to advance domestic critical minerals supply, reducing reliance on foreign sources like China.

#usdoe, #criticalminerals, #nationalsecurity, #china, #economy

President Trump Signs Executive Orders to Revitalize U.S. Nuclear Energy Sector

Trump's executive orders aim to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity to meet national security and tech demands.

#trump, #nuclearenergy, #technology, #nationalsecurity