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U.S. Navy and Anduril Partner to Accelerate Submarine Production with New Baltimore Shipyard

U.S. Navy and Anduril Partner to Accelerate Submarine Production with New Baltimore Shipyard

The United States Navy is set to establish a new production facility, named Arsenal-2, in Baltimore, Maryland, to manufacture components for Virginia-class submarines. This initiative is a collaboration between the U.S. government and the American company Anduril. President Trump announced the project in early October. Anduril will be co-responsible for developing the Sparrows Point shipyard, contributing $3.7 billion to the total investment of $6.6 billion, with the U.S. government providing the remaining $2.9 billion. The components produced at Arsenal-2 will be sent to General Dynamics Electric Boat in Connecticut and Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia for final assembly. This investment is projected to create nearly 3,100 new jobs in Maryland and is scheduled to begin operations in 2030. The project has also garnered attention from Australia, as it is expected to mitigate delays in submarine deliveries to Canberra under the AUKUS agreement.
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Man who said voices told him to kill Trump arrested near White House

Man who said voices told him to kill Trump arrested near White House

A Venezuelan man accused of threatening to kill President Trump was arrested near the White House after officers found three firearms in his vehicle.
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‘Please take the job!’ President Donald Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White the U.S. press secretary job

‘Please take the job!’ President Donald Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White the U.S. press secretary job

Dana White’s days as CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) could be numbered if the world-renowned promoter takes President Donald Trump up on his latest offer. On Saturday, President Trump took to Truth Social to post a message to White and a few select fighters. In his message, Trump officially offered White the press secretary job […]
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Trump says he wants UFC chief Dana White for White House press secretary

Trump says he wants UFC chief Dana White for White House press secretary

WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had asked mixed martial arts promoter Dana White to serve as White House press secretary and called on him to bring some fighters along as assistants "even though some are not from our country."
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Trump still confident in Hegseth, but hints at 'a few' Cabinet changes

Trump still confident in Hegseth, but hints at 'a few' Cabinet changes

President Donald Trump, known for hirings and firings, doubled down on his support for the Pentagon chief after the Democrats' successful midterms.
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Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

The tiny U.S. government division charged with assessing the safety of new artificial intelligence offerings doesn’t have a permanent leader and has stopped publishing its research
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Department of Justice Establishes AI Task Force to Combat Misuse and Promote U.S. Dominance

Department of Justice Establishes AI Task Force to Combat Misuse and Promote U.S. Dominance

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the formation of a new Super Intelligence Task Force (DOJ-SITF) to address the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and promote American leadership in the field. Co-chaired by Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward and Associate Deputy Attorney General Stephen Weiss, the DOJ-SITF will consolidate existing AI-related efforts, including the work of the previous AI Litigation Task Force. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated in an October 13 memo that the task force will focus on preventing the compromise of U.S. AI leadership by foreign state actors, transnational criminal organizations, and individuals engaged in fraud or other unlawful conduct. The DOJ-SITF will also serve as the primary liaison with the Super Intelligence Force, a broader government initiative announced by President Trump and led by National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton, which coordinates engagement with AI companies and organizations. The task force aims to identify and prosecute t...
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U.S. Government Explores Equity Ownership in AI Companies to Fund Payments and Enhance Oversight

U.S. Government Explores Equity Ownership in AI Companies to Fund Payments and Enhance Oversight

The U.S. government is actively considering mechanisms to acquire stakes in Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies, driven by two primary objectives: funding direct payments to American households and increasing oversight of the AI industry. Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, proposing a 50% stake in 'systemically important' AI companies to distribute annual payments to every American. Separately, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly suggested giving the U.S. federal government a 5% stake in his company. The Trump administration has also moved to solidify the AI supply chain by deploying CHIPS and Science Act funding to acquire ownership positions in 20 companies, including a 10% stake in Intel. These proposals aim to help Americans adapt to economic changes caused by AI and provide the government with greater control over a technology deemed critical for national security. However, the specific financial instruments and their implications for industry regulation and...
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Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Democrats are planning to unleash a flood of new legislation targeting artificial intelligence systems and data-center development when they take control of the US Congress in January, lawmakers, congressional aides and advocates said.
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Nvidia investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy with whom he had an affair

Nvidia investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy with whom he had an affair

Nvidia's board of directors is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.”
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Hackers Exploit iOS and Android Flaws to Infect Phones, Targeting U.S. Constitution Anniversary Site

Hackers Exploit iOS and Android Flaws to Infect Phones, Targeting U.S. Constitution Anniversary Site

Hackers, possibly linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, exploited previously patched iOS and Android flaws to infect mobile phones. These attacks targeted visitors of multiple websites, including one celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence (america250.org). The attackers registered a lookalike domain, america250[.]holiday, which acted as a reverse proxy to the legitimate site, injecting malicious JavaScript. This script profiled devices and delivered payloads designed to steal browser cookies, Wi-Fi passwords, and extensive iPhone data. Researchers from security firm Sekoia assessed with "moderate to high confidence" that Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service was behind these attacks. Another targeted site, theowo[.]club, proxied a luxury hotel near sensitive UK government institutions.
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Analysis-Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not respond

Analysis-Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not respond

By Brenda Goh, Tamiyuki Kihara and David Brunnstrom SEOUL/TOKYO/WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The rebuke President Donald Trump suffered in the US midterm elections could prompt him to step up efforts to re-engage North Korea, but any willingness to make major concessions risks creating friction