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Washington DC
fromFortune
10 hours ago

'We have to be able to walk and chew gum' on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing both debt crisis and national security demands | Fortune

The U.S. government faces funding challenges for mandatory spending and military endeavors, with disagreements over DHS funding complicating the budget process.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 hours ago

Senate committee approves quantum reauthorization bill with 7 amendments

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative Act with several key amendments for technological advancement and cybersecurity.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

White House says US has housing deficit of 10 million units

The estimated housing shortage in the U.S. ranges from 1.2 million to over 4 million units, depending on the criteria used.
fromFortune
3 hours ago

U.S. utilities plan $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, for next 5 years amid AI construction boom | Fortune

Investor-owned utilities are signaling a record-breaking wave of capital spending, and history shows that those plans are often a leading indicator of future utility rate increase requests.
Environment
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 hours ago

Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Reveals Stake In Bitcoin Startup Flashnet

Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair includes a stake in Bitcoin start-up Flashnet, linking him to Bitcoin's adoption and transaction volume.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
18 hours ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
UK news
fromTheregister
14 hours ago

UK state bank considers lengthening disastrous IT program

The UK's NS&I faces a £3 billion overhaul crisis, with delays and budget overruns prompting a review of its digital transformation plans.
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

Increased home construction in the US could benefit the middle class and stimulate economic growth, addressing a 10 million housing shortage.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
European startups
fromFortune
2 days ago

'People are trying to be creative': Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loans. | Fortune

The Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs may lead to $166 billion in refunds for U.S. importers, but many companies face financial struggles.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Trump's Treasury is taking over millions of student-loan accounts. Obama tried this, and it didn't succeed.

The federal student-loan portfolio is being transferred to the Treasury Department, raising challenges for borrowers, especially those in default.
#ai
fromFortune
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago
US politics

OpenAI made economic proposals - here's what DC thinks of them

OpenAI proposes higher capital gains taxes on corporations using AI to fund a public safety net and support worker transition to human-centered jobs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
US politics
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

OpenAI made economic proposals - here's what DC thinks of them

OpenAI proposes higher capital gains taxes on corporations using AI to fund a public safety net and support worker transition to human-centered jobs.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump's new budget ignores dying Americans and gives away record sums to the US military

Americans face high avoidable deaths due to inadequate healthcare access and rising costs, with significant budget cuts proposed for health services.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
3 days ago

Fed seeks details on U.S. banks' exposure to private credit firms | Fortune

The Federal Reserve is investigating US banks' exposure to private credit due to rising redemptions and troubled loans in the industry.
Online Community Development
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

CDFIs could draw institutional capital for climate projects

There is a strong desire for collaboration between institutional investors and community development financial institutions, but barriers exist due to perceived risks and lack of standardization.
#cybersecurity
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Trump's FY27 budget makes both boosts and cuts to tech operations

The FY27 budget proposal significantly cuts funding for cybersecurity, reflecting ongoing efforts to reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's resources.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The U.S. government seeks private sector involvement in cyber defense, but clarity on offensive roles remains uncertain.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

US Treasury secretary convened bank chiefs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, which poses unprecedented threats.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Trump's FY27 budget makes both boosts and cuts to tech operations

The FY27 budget proposal significantly cuts funding for cybersecurity, reflecting ongoing efforts to reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's resources.
Business
fromFortune
4 days ago

Defense executives worry Trump's military splurge could backfire | Fortune

Concerns arise among defense executives about the sustainability and strategic priorities of Trump's proposed military spending increase.
Retirement
fromFortune
4 days ago

The next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in their lap: Social Security's insolvency, without a plan for national debt | Fortune

Social Security and Medicare face imminent funding crises, with deadlines for Congress to address these issues approaching rapidly.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump Budget Proposal Shreds Health and Food Programs to Feed the War Machine

Trump suggests offloading Medicaid, Medicare, and child care costs to states amid war, risking health care access for millions.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Why Trump's FY 2027 budget could be the document that triggers a debt crisis | Fortune

The U.S. government's budget for Fiscal Year 2027 presents a risky outlook with significant spending increases and unrealistic economic growth assumptions.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

How Defense Tech Investors Are Using SHLD to Capture 21st Century Warfare Spending

Operation Absolute Resolve showcased advanced military technology, with all platforms linked to companies in the Global X Defense Tech ETF.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
fromPOLITICO
13 hours ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Sen. Rick Scott insisted on spending cuts to offset the new enforcement funding, while Sen. Tommy Tuberville emphasized the need for military funding and other GOP priorities.
SF politics
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

White House Study Finds Stablecoin Yield Ban Barely Moves Lending Needle Despite Policy Focus

White House analysis reveals stablecoin yield restrictions have minimal impact on lending and banking liquidity.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Trump admin sends another $77 million to Gateway tunnel commission as next court date looms

We are pleased to have received the funds we expected from the federal government. We continue to work with our federal partners to ensure the funding that has been committed to the Hudson Tunnel Project continues to flow so that we can keep our workers on the job and construction moving forward.
Washington DC
Retirement
fromFortune
5 days ago

U.S. government is spending $88 billion a month in interest on national debt, equal to its spending on both defense and education combined | Fortune

The U.S. national debt exceeds $39 trillion, with interest payments reaching $529 billion in the first half of the fiscal year.
European startups
fromAxios
6 days ago

Exclusive: Record funding for fusion power lands as Trump eyes cuts

The Energy Department's ARPA-E will invest $135 million in fusion energy technologies to overcome barriers to commercialization.
Environment
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

The $63.8 Million Problem With FRNW: Why Smaller Clean Energy Funds Face Unique Risks

High oil prices enhance the appeal of renewable energy investments, benefiting funds like Fidelity Clean Energy ETF.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Treasury is creating a database with pandemic aid recipients' sensitive information

The Treasury Department is creating a central database for pandemic relief benefit recipients, raising privacy concerns and legal challenges.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Buy This ETF Before the Military Budget Balloons More

The White House proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, significantly increasing Pentagon spending.
fromFortune
6 days ago

U.S. had a national debt 'home run' in its grasp, says Jamie Dimon-the government did nothing with it, and now its best option is crisis management | Fortune

"The best way to deal with the problem is to actually deal with the problem, to acknowledge it, to work on it," Dimon stated, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the national debt.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week 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
London startup
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Investors are going nuclear to keep UK's AI datacenters fed

Investors are increasingly funding nuclear power as a sustainable solution for the UK's datacenter energy needs.
SF politics
fromBreaking Defense
4 days ago

Trump's $1.5T defense budget to weather harsh scrutiny on Capitol Hill - Breaking Defense

The Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget for fiscal 2027 faces significant challenges in Congress despite meeting defense priorities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

Emil Michael, who oversees the Pentagon's AI efforts, sold his xAI shares for between $5 million and $25 million, having initially valued them at up to $1 million. This sale raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest given his role in negotiating with AI companies.
Artificial intelligence
East Bay real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
#trump-administration
fromThe Nation
6 days ago
Washington DC

The United States Is Self-Destructing Amid Empire Collapse

The Trump administration's budget prioritizes military spending while proposing cuts to nonmilitary programs, reflecting a focus on defense over domestic welfare.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

Trump's 2027 budget proposal includes significant cuts to clean energy and environmental programs, aiming to eliminate funding for the 'green agenda.'
Washington DC
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

The United States Is Self-Destructing Amid Empire Collapse

The Trump administration's budget prioritizes military spending while proposing cuts to nonmilitary programs, reflecting a focus on defense over domestic welfare.
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

Trump's 2027 budget proposal includes significant cuts to clean energy and environmental programs, aiming to eliminate funding for the 'green agenda.'
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Pentagon is doubling down on laser weapons research

The U.S. military plans to invest over $2 billion in directed energy weapons research for fiscal year 2027.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks 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
#clarity-act
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 week 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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.
SF politics
fromDefector
5 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Killing The U.S. Forest Service So It Can Also Kill U.S. Forests | Defector

The Trump administration's actions threaten the U.S. Forest Service's balance of conservation and resource extraction.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week 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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

National cyber director doesn't envision industry doing offensive hacking

The U.S. National Cyber Director clarifies that private sector companies will not conduct offensive cyber operations on behalf of the government, but will instead provide intelligence and defensive support.
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

"CISA was more focused on censorship than on protecting the Nation's critical systems, and put them at risk due to poor management and inefficiency, as well as a focus on self-promotion."
SF politics
#stablecoins
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System

New rules require payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

U.S. Treasury Launches First GENIUS Act Rulemaking Proposal

The U.S. Treasury has initiated the implementation of the GENIUS Act, focusing on stablecoin regulation and state-level oversight.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Trump Administration Would Rather Pay a Billion Dollars Than Build a Single Wind Farm

The US government will pay TotalEnergies $928 million to not build wind farms, redirecting funds to oil and gas projects instead.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

The Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 weeks 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.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
4 weeks ago

The Shifting Relationship Between Business and the U.S. Government

Business leaders face a changed relationship with government, requiring new strategies to navigate political uncertainty affecting tariffs, trade, and military decisions.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

It took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion, annual interest alone now exceeds that-a 'crushing legacy we must reverse,' says budget chair | Fortune

The U.S. debt has surpassed $39 trillion, posing a significant threat to the nation's future and requiring urgent financial reform.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US tech firms pledge at White House to bear costs of energy for datacenters

Major tech companies pledge to fund new electricity generation and grid upgrades to power datacenters without increasing consumer electricity costs.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Washington ignores America's fiscal cliff

Recent policy developments are worsening the U.S. fiscal situation, with projected deficits and soaring public debt over the next decade.
SF politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Republican leaders are pushing for a reconciliation bill to fund DHS and defense, emphasizing the need for offsets in savings.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Pentagon is committing $150M to a maritime tech VC fund and appears to be ramping up venture deals | Fortune

The Pentagon commits $150 million to Mare Liberum, a maritime technology venture fund, as part of its strategic capital program supporting critical national security technologies.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

White House Reaches Tentative Crypto Agreement: Report

Key senators and the White House have reached a tentative agreement on cryptocurrency legislation to balance innovation with financial stability.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Policy Group Calls For Bitcoin Inclusion In Tax Exemptions

Under current law, bitcoin is treated as property, which means every purchase with the asset triggers a capital gains calculation, regardless of transaction size. BPI argues that this framework discourages routine payments, such as buying coffee or sending small remittances, because users must track cost basis and report minor gains and losses.
Cryptocurrency
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

US moving ahead with colocated nukes and datacenters

Deep Atomic leads a consortium proposing the nation's first nuclear-powered AI and HPC datacenter campus at Idaho National Laboratory with dedicated reactor power.
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.
Environment
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Infrastructure Spending Is Exploding And Will Drag This ETF With It

Concentrated water-infrastructure exposure via PHO can outperform broader funds if infrastructure spending persists, supported by recent institutional buying and a $55B funding pipeline.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

These former government tech leaders are prepping day-one plans for a future administration

Watching how much the team was able to get done quickly was "astonishing," said Mikey Dickerson, a senior advisor for the Tech Viaduct. Those behind Tech Viaduct say that Elon Musk's team caused harm that will take years to undo, but it also showed how much can get done in government when you have the force of political will behind you.
US politics
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Trump administration wants tech companies to buy $15B of power plants they may not use | TechCrunch

The administration seeks $15 billion of new generation in PJM, asking tech companies to fund 15-year capacity contracts despite uncertain need.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers from both parties back data center permitting reform

Bipartisan lawmakers support permitting reform to accelerate data center construction for AI infrastructure, though they disagree on energy sources.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Tech Bills of the Week: Measures seek to boost cyber posture of utilities

Congressional bills empower the Energy Department to strengthen physical and cyber security of pipelines, LNG facilities, and smaller electric utilities with grants and coordination.
US politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

U.S. Treasury: Congress Must Pass Crypto Law This Spring

Congress must quickly pass federal crypto legislation this spring to establish clear market rules and legal certainty for digital assets.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

America has a looming highway budget crisis

We cannot afford to maintain existing roads, let alone build more, because Highway Trust Fund revenue lags rising costs and faces an expanding shortfall.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Funding bill extends TMF and cyber measures through September

A congressional funding package would extend authorization for the Technology Modernization Fund and several cybersecurity statutes through Sept. 30, 2026, if enacted.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Clean energy is still booming in the U.S. despite Trump's best efforts

Clean energy continued growing in the U.S., supplying nearly all new 2025 and 2026 power capacity from solar, wind, and batteries despite federal opposition.
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