national security

Harvard University will urge a federal judge Monday to block President Donald Trump‘s proclamation barring foreign nationals from studying at the institution. According to Reuters, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs will consider extending a temporary restraining order during a Boston...

President Donald Trump has suspended the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study at Harvard University for an initial six months, escalating an ongoing federal dispute with the Cambridge-based institution. What Happened: Trump’s proclamation cited national security concerns, stating...

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is reportedly facing bipartisan criticism from U.S. senators over its plans to establish a facility in China, with concerns raised about the potential transfer of advanced technology to the country. What Happened: Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and...

Top executives from the U.S. telecom industry and national security officials gathered at the White House to address concerns over a Chinese cyber-espionage campaign targeting high-ranking U.S. political figures. What Happened: Chinese hackers managed to breach major U.S. telecom providers to...

President-elect Donald Trump seemingly agreed that military resources will be used to deport undocumented immigrants. What Happened: Trump's confirmation came via a repost on social media. Conservative activist Tom Fitton claimed the incoming administration will deploy military assets for a mass...

Editor’s note: The article has been updated with comments from U.S. Steel. The proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel (NYSE:X) by Nippon Steel (OTC:NPSCY) (OTC:NISTF) has been reportedly flagged by the Biden administration as a potential national security risk. This could...

Former government official Mike Gallagher has joined Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR), sparking a new debate on national security by pointing out a divide between corporate America and ordinary citizens. What Happened: Gallagher stated during CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Thursday that...

In a move that is largely seen as symbolic, China has imposed sanctions on three U.S. defense contractors, including Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA), for their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan. What Happened: The sanctions were announced by China’s Commerce Ministry on Monday, targeting Boeing...

FBI Director Christopher Wray is expected to raise concerns about the possibility of a coordinated attack in the United States, similar to the recent massacre in Russia, in a congressional hearing on Thursday. What Happened: Wray is set to testify before a House of Representatives panel, where he...

President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping spoke in a phone meeting on Tuesday, their first communication with each other since Xi visited the U.S. for a summit meeting in November 2023. A senior U.S. official told reporters the conversation was part of their agreement, from the...

In a recent interview, Michael Cohen, former attorney to former President Donald Trump, suggested that the former president’s “super ego” has taken a hit due to his mounting legal fees. Cohen also warned of potential national security risks if Trump’s legal debts are paid...

The simmering war for Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) soul erupts anew, this time over the contentious issue of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Max Keiser, a prominent Bitcoin maximalist and advisor to El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, fired the first salvo, casting doubt on the legitimacy...

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday announced additional support from her colleagues for the bipartisan Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. This bill aims to address the growing concerns around the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering, drug trafficking, and other illegal...

Recent leaks of classified U.S. military documents on the social media platform Discord have highlighted a major challenge for national security and online platforms alike. What Happened? Classified documents pertaining to the Russia-Ukraine War and foreign intelligence assessments were leaked...

Decentralized finance (DeFi) services are increasingly becoming a national security concern in the U.S. due to their vulnerability to large-scale thefts and cyberattacks, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. A combination of factors, including the aggregation of funds, lack of...