Kristi Noem caught faking State Dept letterhead to swat down firing rumors: reportAmid rumors she was being ousted from the State Department, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem put out what looked like an official press release on social media stating she was still a “senior adviser,” according to a report by Politico's National Security Daily. Two people familiar with her work at the department said State’s leadership…Raw Story14h agoWhole story →CultureSecurity
Treasury proposes rule to curb high-tech investments in China and other adversariesThe U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule Thursday to crack down on American high-tech investments such as supercomputing and artificial intelligence in China, Russia, North Korea and other "countries of concern."PBS NewsHour14h agoWhole story →SecurityTechnology
First Lady Melania Trump secures ceasefire for Ukrainian cityAll sides are praising Melania Trump for securing a ceasefire for a war-torn Ukrainian city on the front lines to allow people there to evacuate. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports.NBC News14h agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.BBC News14h agoWhole story →HealthEconomy
Seeking to help Collins in Maine, Trump exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffsCollins, locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, issued a statement saying she'd spoken with Trump's top trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick "about the toll tariffs are taking on Maine families, businesses, farmers, and growers.''PBS NewsHour15h agoWhole story →Economy
Trump Pushes DOJ Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Race"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) says restrictions on Starlink service have dealt a significant blow to Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities and disrupted an early-warning system for incoming ballistic missiles. Carlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary and CEO of…Bloomberg15h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
WATCH: Trump at GOP rally in Florida revives idea of military intervention in Cuba after IranPresident Donald Trump on Friday told a rally for candidates in South Florida that U.S. warships returning from the Middle East could stop over in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war, his latest suggestion of taking an interventionist approach to the nearby country.PBS NewsHour15h agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
Army’s Strategic Capital Initiative is ‘not slowing down’ under new leadership"To be clear to the market and to our partners — we're moving out. Good news is there is no gap, only consistent desire to move faster," Marc Andersen said.Federal News Network15h agoWhole story →Security
Cornell football community ‘in shock’ after coach Ed Dawson dies during gameEd Dawson, the veteran head coach of the Cornell football team, died during Friday night’s game at Rochester. Cornell athletic director Bill Sacco confirmed the news late Friday night, and Superintendent Aaron Thomas released a statement that said Dawson experienced a medical emergency on the sideline during the game andPittsburgh Tribune-Review15h agoWhole story →Security
Collins says she secured Canada tariff exemptions for farmersSen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she has “secured additional tariff exemptions products crucial to Maine’s agricultural industries” as the Trump administration announces it has granted tariff exemptions on some Canadian imports. This comes ahead of a tight Senate race in Maine. NBC News’ Allie Canal reports.NBC News15h agoWhole story →FoodEconomy
Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump's threat to block Alaska election resultsJonathan Capehart of MS NOW and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Trump administration's legal fight over a closely watched Senate race in Alaska, reports that Elon Musk restricted Ukraine's access to Starlink and Vivek Ramaswamy's personal ad attacking his opponent in the Ohio…PBS NewsHour15h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Pressure mounts on Trump administration over Starlink slowdownWelcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pressure increases on Trump administration over Starlink slowdown Pressure is increasing on the Trump administration to restore and expand Ukraine’s access to Starshield satellite systems, as well as get to the bottom of who…The Hill15h agoWhole story →Security
Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now.The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.The New York Times15h agoWhole story →Security
Gutierrez: US Has Gone Too Far With TariffsCarlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary and CEO of Kellogg and author of Sheer Will, says trade under the Trump administration has become all-encompassing and can be used as part of geopolitical and political negotiations beyond trade itself. Gutierrez says the US has gone too far with tariffs and that easing them could help reduce inflationary…Bloomberg15h agoWhole story →CommerceBuild
Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday night, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer...The Hill15h agoWhole story →CommerceSecurity
Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.BBC News15h agoWhole story →Security
Gen. Hodges (Ret.) Says Trump Actions Help Russia's WarGen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) says restrictions on Starlink service have dealt a significant blow to Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities and disrupted an early-warning system for incoming ballistic missiles. Hodges says it is bizarre for President Donald Trump to defend Elon Musk as a "good person" who would not do anything wrong, pointing to Trump's praise of…Bloomberg15h agoWhole story →Security
Hays MOA being considered for new "super range" test siteA spokesperson for Sen. Tim Sheehy's office confirmed the location was being considered as the location of the U.S. Military's new "super range" test site.Billings Gazette15h agoWhole story →SecurityTim Sheehy
Jon Husted calls for end to war in Iran 'on America's terms,' flexes affordability agendaSen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is running to defend his Senate seat against Sherrod Brown, the former senator who is attempting to make a congressional comeback.Baltimore News16h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentJon Husted
Trump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in MaineRepublican senator faces critical re-election battle in state where president’s trade war has outraged voters Donald Trump dropped some of the US’s tariffs on Canada on Friday to “better serve the public interest” the White House said, handing a win to Susan Collins, the embattled Republican senator for Maine, as she faces a tight re-election campaign…The Guardian16h agoWhole story →GovernmentFood
