Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the biggest regret of my careerRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.”Baltimore Sun2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityThom Tillistillis book release
Trump names Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task forcePresident Donald Trump has tapped his director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new government task force on AI.Baltimore Sun2d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai task force launch
Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayBy AMIR AMAN KIYARO and KHALED KAZZIHA NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last […]Baltimore Sun4d agoWhole story →BuildSecuritytigray conflict escalation
Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptIn a letter sent to lawmakers, Rubio cited Egypt’s “helpful role” in the war with Iran.Baltimore Sun6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus egypt military aid waiver
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.Baltimore Sun7d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyElissa SlotkinBernie Morenochinese car ban bill delay
