Trump Announces at a Georgia Campaign Rally That Audi Will Build a New Auto Factory in the StatePERRY, Ga. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that Audi will build an automobile plant in Georgia as he tries to deliver on his promise to bolster American manufacturing in the final days before the midterm elections.U.S. News & World Report9h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentDonald Trump
US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductorsThe U.S. government has designated helium as a critical material because it’s indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption. The designation, announced Friday, means that more federal financing will be available for helium producers and the government will monitor it more…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demandThe move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t keep up with the recent demand.Defense News3d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
Vance announces domestic fertilizer investment for NebraskaVice President Vance announced a $1.3 billion investment in fertilizer manufacturing while rallying for Republicans in Nebraska on Thursday. Vance said incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), who is running for reelection to keep his seat in the upper chamber, “has been fighting for your farmers” before making the investment announcement. He said one of…The Hill3d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodfertilizer investment announcement
Pritzker says new Will County Hyundai plant will create 3,750 new jobsHyundai is expanding its investment in Will County, adding 3,750 new full-time jobs, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced ThursdayShaw Local Enewspapers3d agoWhole story →EconomyJB Pritzkerhyundai plant expansion
Pentagon's plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution sparks intense backlash"Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do," said GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.CBS News15d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeThom Tillisfort hood shooter execution plan
US appeals court upholds Pentagon's blacklisting of AnthropicA federal appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in their battle with the AI startup over safety guardrails on its technology.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →EconomySecurityanthropic blacklisting ruling
Pentagon's AI and autonomy push is in limbo without reconciliationIt's unclear if War Secretary Pete Hegseth can get Congress's support for his "generational" investment to spark the department's evolution.Washington Examiner7d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritypentagon budget request
Federal court says Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply chain riskA federal appeals court has rejected Anthropic's challenge to the Pentagon's labeling of it as a supply chain risk. In the latest twist in Anthropic'sBreitbart News Network1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →EconomySecurityanthropic supply chain risk ruling
CNBC Daily Open: Potential diesel ban, Pentagon's warfare initiative and Google's latest AI modelU.S. President Donald Trump's comments that he is still "thinking about" a diesel export ban has raised worries that U.S. energy prices may rise further.CNBC25d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetDonald Trumpdiesel export ban consideration
Sen. Duckworth bill targets Pentagon's confusing accounting of Iran war casualtiesA Sen. Tammy Duckworth bill is targeting the Pentagon's confusing accounting of Iran war casualties.KABC-TV3mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentTammy Duckworthpentagon casualty reporting change
Pentagon's school system director stepping downWelcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon's school system director stepping down The director of the Pentagon's school system, Paul Craft, is resigning at the end of this month — less than eight months after being selected to lead the agency, a...The Hill10d agoWhole story →SecurityEducationpentagon school director resignation
Vance Distancing Himself From Pentagon's Planned Public Firing Squad ExecutionThe vice president said he is “not going to be watching” the execution scheduled for December.HuffPost16d agoWhole story →JusticeSecuritypentagon execution controversy