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Exclusive-US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

Exclusive-US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) - The United States and China will hold talks over AI in September, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the rival superpowers grapple with how to mitigate the risks posed by each other's increasingly powerful frontier models.
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Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students
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US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes

US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, July 21 (Reuters) - A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to U.S. President Donald Trump urging him to act against Europe's tech rules including launching trade investigations, saying EU digital policies unfairly target U.S. Big Tech. 
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Air Force One's Qatari jet needs security upgrades, experts say, but ask if a month is enough time

Air Force One's Qatari jet needs security upgrades, experts say, but ask if a month is enough time

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - The newly announced grounding of President Donald Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet is likely for security upgrades, experts said, though they questioned whether a month was enough time to significantly enhance the aircraft's defenses.
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Trump says he signed proclamation to adjust tariffs on aluminum imports

Trump says he signed proclamation to adjust tariffs on aluminum imports

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he signed a proclamation to adjust tariffs on imports of aluminum into the United States, adding the domestic production of primary aluminum in the U.S. was currently insufficient.
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Trump orders tightening of defense supply chain waiver rules

Trump orders tightening of defense supply chain waiver rules

By Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order making it harder for U.S. defense contractors to obtain waivers allowing them to buy critical minerals and other materials from China and other prohibited foreign suppliers, the
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Department of Justice Lifts TikTok Ban for Federal Employees, Allowing App on Work Devices

Department of Justice Lifts TikTok Ban for Federal Employees, Allowing App on Work Devices

The Department of Justice has announced that federal employees are now permitted to download TikTok on their government-issued devices. This decision reverses a 2022 law that prohibited the use of the short-form video app on such devices. The change comes after a deal was reached to transfer ownership of TikTok's U.S. operations to a joint venture involving Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, with Oracle acting as the security partner. ByteDance, the previous owner, retains a 19.9% stake in the venture. According to a DOJ memo, President Trump has authorized employees of Executive Branch agencies to download TikTok, subject to agency discretion and adherence to workplace policies.
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Department of Justice Lifts TikTok Ban for Federal Employees Amid New Security Measures

Department of Justice Lifts TikTok Ban for Federal Employees Amid New Security Measures

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has authorized federal employees to re-download and use the TikTok app on government-issued devices, lifting a ban that was imposed in 2022 due to national security concerns. This decision follows the transfer of TikTok's U.S. operations to a newly formed joint venture, which includes major companies like Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, tasked with ensuring the platform's security. Oracle will serve as the primary security partner, aiming to protect user data and prevent external interference. The DOJ's memo indicates that President Trump has approved this change, allowing executive branch employees to install TikTok, subject to each agency's internal policies.
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US Government Lifts TikTok Ban on Federal Devices Amid Security Revisions

US Government Lifts TikTok Ban on Federal Devices Amid Security Revisions

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that federal employees can now download and install TikTok on government-issued devices. This decision comes after TikTok's U.S. entity, TikTok US Data Security Joint Venture, was established to operate independently of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The new entity is majority-owned by American investors and has implemented revised cybersecurity measures to address previous national security concerns. The DOJ's announcement highlights that the current version of TikTok does not pose the same risks as before, although individual agencies may still choose to restrict its use for productivity reasons.
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DOJ Lifts Ban on TikTok for Federal Devices Following Ownership Restructuring

DOJ Lifts Ban on TikTok for Federal Devices Following Ownership Restructuring

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that the federal ban on downloading TikTok on government devices is no longer applicable. This decision follows the restructuring of TikTok's U.S. operations into a new joint venture, TikTok U.S. Data Security (TikTok USDS), which is majority-owned by American investors. The restructuring was completed in January 2026, with ByteDance retaining a 19.9% stake. The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel issued a written opinion stating that the previous national security concerns, which led to the ban, have been addressed by the new ownership structure. The decision allows federal agencies to decide independently whether to permit TikTok on government devices, subject to workplace policies.
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Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States
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Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - Detainees at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Texas told two rights groups they were beaten by guards, denied medical care and prevented from contacting family and lawyers, according to a report issued on Wednesday.