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Trump's FBI shut down investigation into defense contractor's alleged bribes

A CEO told agents about funneling money to U.S. lawmakers in return for Pentagon contracts worth millions of dollars. Then the probe was killed.

Trump floats ‘AI Force’ to boost industry

He posted on social media that "we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows! However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that..."

How a MAGA influencer with ties to Russia became Trump’s Arctic adviser

As Thomas Dans holds forth in the U.S. and abroad, it’s not always clear where the administration’s agenda ends and his own begins.

White House pressure for US firms to skip French space summit is ‘unfortunate,’ insiders say

One policy director warned that American companies could be used as a ‘prop’ against their country’s interests.

Stopgap funding bill temporarily extends key cyber info-sharing law

The short-term package pushes the sunset date for the bedrock cyber legislation to Dec. 11.

As US preps for more space launches, WH orders integration with air-traffic control

New space-transportation policy orders Pentagon, NASA, and Transportation to work together as the nation's outdated systems are improved.

NSA's non-disclosure agreements lack whistleblower-rights provisions: watchdog

The inspector general report comes as the Trump administration considers imposing a standard NDA across government.

What Trump’s tech strategy means for the military, deterring China, and the future of AI

The strategy includes key provisions to encourage innovation—but also has a glaring omission.

The Russian hurdle in Trump’s new offensive cyber program

The White House wants private companies to help take down cybercriminals overseas. But in Russia, the line between criminal hackers and the government is difficult to draw.

White House S&T strategy calls for new approaches to safeguard US research

The new guidance is a departure from last year’s National Security Strategy.

As warfare becomes engineering, the era of the digital mercenary dawns

The White House revives “privateering for the digital age” by authorizing cyber firms to strike foreign targets.

‘There is no Golden Dome’ unless Congress prioritizes funding, general warns

Last year, the Pentagon forbade officials to talk about it. Now the program’s leader is calling for help.

How Congress is reshaping the administration's FY27 budget

Three of the four House and Senate committees have marked up the spending proposal. Here's what they want.

How many worked for DOGE? New data emerges, but many agencies stonewall

At least 206 people worked for the Trump administration's radical effort to reshape government.

As AI models break free, White House works with firms on secret safety measures

Lawmakers blast administration's "ad-hoc" AI strategy; tech giants pitch ideas to keep federal contracts flowing.