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Trump's AI safety cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout
Plus, a James Bond takeover.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda
When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?
China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
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Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza
Netanyahu is demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension, the Palestinian group says blocking aid is "cheap blackmail".BBC News - 3d -
White House backs Israel blocking aid to Gaza
The White House is backing its ally Israel in its decision to block aid to Gaza amid Hamas’s refusal to agree to a second ceasefire deal. “Israel has negotiated in good faith since the beginning of ...The Hill - 3d -
Israel says it's blocking aid from entering Gaza
Israel announced it is blocking the entry of goods and humanitarian aid from entering Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire ended and negotiations on a second phase have faltered. Debora Patta ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump pauses aid to Ukraine amid clash with Zelensky
President Trump has ordered a pause on U.S. aid going to Ukraine in its war against Russia, a consequential move as he clashes with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the path to ending ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration pauses military aid to Ukraine
CBS News has confirmed that the Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine. Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.CBS News - 2d -
Can international aid survive in a crumbling world order?
As western governments dramatically scale back budgets, remaining funding is likely to be a more obvious tool of geopolitical interestsFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump orders a 'pause' on military aid to Ukraine
Trump directs administration to "pause" military aid to Ukraine after contentious Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, two White House officials said.ABC News - 2d -
Ukrainians grapple with consequences of Trump's pause on military aid
Ukrainians are grappling with the consequences of the Trump administration’s decision to pause military aid vital for their fight against Russia’s invasionABC News - 1d -
Warren says Trump's pause to aid Ukraine 'is wrong'
Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., expressed her concern with President Donald Trump's pause of aid to Ukraine, adding, "What he's done is wrong." Warren responded after Trump taunted her by ...NBC News - 1d -
Why Is Trump Pausing Aid to Ukraine? What to Know.
The decision marked the realization of a fear that has racked Ukraine since President Trump’s re-election.The New York Times - 1d -
What Trump’s aid freeze means for Ukraine war
President Trump’s freeze on U.S. aid going to Ukraine threatens to create severe problems for Kyiv in its war against Russia, leaving the country more vulnerable to aerial attacks on population ...The Hill - 23h -
Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill in sea between Australia and New Zealand
Three Chinese vessels currently in international waters notified Australia’s defence department before the drill. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
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This Chinese AI Bet Has Outperformed Magnificent Seven Names Like Meta and Google This Year
Alibaba stock soared after a strong earnings beat, bringing its year-to-date gains to 60 percent.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
‘Extremely capable’ weapons on Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast, NZ government says
New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability undertaking this sort of work’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
DeepSeek has stoked a rotation out of India stocks into Chinese equities — but experts advise caution
Chinese stocks, led by a tech rally, have been on a tear since the release of DeepSeek's R1 model that challenged the U.S.-led AI ecosystem on costs and performance.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Here's why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning givenABC News - Feb. 24 -
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U.K. neighbors offered a bounty to turn in a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist to Chinese officials
The “wanted” posters were sent by mail, arriving at the homes of Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau’s neighbors in the town near London, notifying them of a bounty.NBC News - 4d -
Chinese EV startup Xpeng delivers over 30,000 cars for a fourth straight month
Chinese electric car company Xpeng delivered more than 30,000 cars for a fourth straight month in February, amid tepid growth in the market.CNBC - 3d -
Chinese EV maker BYD raises $5.6bn in share sale to drive overseas expansion
Tesla rival says follow-on Hong Kong offering is the biggest in the global automotive sector in a decadeFinancial Times - 2d -
Chinese manufacturers scramble to mitigate tariff pain amid an escalating global trade war
As Washington-Beijing trade tensions flare, Chinese manufacturers are scrambling for ways to adjust their supply chains and head off the escalating tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
Trump says U.S. is 'reclaiming' Panama Canal after deal struck to buy Chinese-backed ports
A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its stake in two Panama Canal ports to U.S. and Swiss investors amid pressure from the Trump administration over the ports’ ties to China.NBC News - 22h -
'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats Democrats ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
VA secretary: 'We're not cutting benefits'
Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins defended the Trump administration's recent layoffs at the department, arguing Thursday that cuts have not been made to "critical health care" or other ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
NOAA braces for steep job cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NOAA set to slash jobs ‘imminently’ Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
The Trump funding cuts will backfire if they are not stopped
One of the casualties of suspending funding for USAID programs is the global Famine Early Warning System. You can’t manage what you can’t measure.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
President Trump’s Cuts to Medical Research
How government cuts are slowing research.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Budget cuts at VA paused for now
Billions of dollars of cuts expected at the Department of Veterans Affairs were paused by the Trump administration as concerns emerged over changes to benefits for the nation's veterans. CBS News' ...CBS News - 6d -
Minnesota’s Red-Tape-Cutting Experiment
Last year, the state passed a law to tackle a major barrier to cleaner energy: the long bureaucratic delays to get basic permits.The New York Times - 5d -
Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges
The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groupsABC News - Feb. 19 -
Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.Politico - Feb. 20