A former CIA officer told senators Wednesday that a Google engineer who stole cutting-edge AI secrets for China went on to use the technology to build a company. The testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee comes as lawmakers warn of growing national security threats tied to Chinese intellectual property theft in critical technologies like artificial … Read more
Wildfires burning across the south-eastern US intensified on Wednesday in parts of south-east Georgia, where 50 homes were destroyed, and across north-east Florida, forcing evacuations and school closures in some communities. The Georgia forestry commission issued its first mandatory burn ban in the state’s history, effective across 91 counties in the lower half of the … Read more
Advocates for disabled people and caregivers said they were insulted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allegations that Medicaid programs are “rife with fraud.”
Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you love Good morning. Iranian forces have seized two ships in the strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran doubled down on imposing separate blockades of the shipping waterway. What has … Read more
The U.S. may have burned through roughly half of its Patriot missile interceptors during the conflict with Iran, according to a new analysis, underscoring how even a campaign lasting just weeks can place heavy strain on key munitions stockpiles. While the U.S. still has enough firepower to sustain operations in the current fight, analysts warn … Read more
As airlines raise flight costs and fees ahead of the summer travel season, the Trump administration is working on a rescue deal to help the struggling Spirit Airlines. While not finalized, a source familiar with the matter tells NBC News the deal would provide $500 million to help the budget airline emerge from bankruptcy and … Read more
The Trump administration is discussing a $500 million rescue deal for Spirit Airlines that could leave the federal government owning up to 90% of the company.
Pardons have reportedly eliminated $113m that would have supported a victims’ fund. I’m advancing legislation to create accountability Donald Trump’s aggressive use of the presidential pardon power isn’t just controversial – it’s also stripping resources from victims of violent crime. According to new reporting from the Trace, shared with the Guardian, the 117 pardons issued … Read more
Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates. New House and Senate bills, led by Harriet Hageman, a Wyoming representative, and Ted Cruz, … Read more
The House Administration Committee is scheduling a hearing in May to question ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones about allegations of lax security on the Democratic fundraising platform, which the committee says could have allowed illegal foreign donations to flow to candidates. The invitation comes after the Administration, Judiciary and Oversight committees released an interim staff report … Read more
