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US lawmakers are advocating for reducing tax breaks to decrease corporate reliance on Chinese technology, citing national security risks. Representative Nathaniel Moran emphasized that China is an 'adversary' and criticized the 'toxic relationship' between American businesses and Beijing.

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced the Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to deepen US-Ukraine cooperation on drones, unmanned surface vehicles, and counter-drone technologies. The bill aims to co-develop, co-produce, and acquire Ukrainian systems tested in combat.

The U.S. military conducted a strike against an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving six survivors. The attack is part of over 60 strikes since early September targeting 'narcoterrorists,' with more than 210 deaths reported. A follow-up strike on survivors was confirmed by the White House as self-defense but criticized by legal scholars as potentially illegal.

Iran will invite the UN atomic watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites, according to Witkoff's statement to US lawmakers. Israel's ambassador to the US says Israel is committed to a truce with Lebanon as long as Hezbollah does not violate it.

Sixty years after Agent Orange was sprayed at CFB Gagetown, veterans, military family members, and some U.S. lawmakers are concerned about lingering toxins in the soil. They are calling for more testing as Canada redevelops the base.

US lawmakers have expressed concerns about a potential presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried. He is currently serving a 25-year sentence after being found guilty on seven felony charges related to the misuse of customer funds.

US lawmakers, including Republican senator Lisa Murkowski and Democratic groups, are opposing the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the $386m Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of 900 ocean sensors used to track climate data and marine ecosystems. The National Science Foundation faces calls to reverse its decision, with House lawmakers alleging the agency is acting illegally.

US lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to assist in medical evacuations of cancer patients from Gaza due to a lack of available services. The request highlights the need for international support in addressing critical healthcare shortages in the region.

US lawmakers urged the Trump administration to halt plans to relocate 1,100 Afghan nationals in Qatar to unsafe third countries. The Afghans had worked with US forces during the war in Afghanistan. Over 80 House members, including Republicans and Democrats, called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider the proposal.

US lawmakers demanded the Trump administration halt plans to relocate 1,100 Afghan nationals, who worked with US forces, from Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The lawmakers argued the proposed third countries are unsafe for the stranded Afghans.

South Korea imposed a record US$409 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang for a data breach affecting over 30 million customers. The penalty followed a months-long investigation and sparked tensions with US lawmakers, as the company is incorporated in the United States.

US lawmakers are concerned that Bill Pulte, a housing official with no intelligence experience, is being considered for a leadership role in a major government surveillance tool. The selection has raised alarms about potential risks to the surveillance authority.

US lawmakers urged President Donald Trump to prioritize Chinese money laundering networks linked to Mexican cartels during his meeting with Xi Jinping. A congressional hearing highlighted these networks as 'financial fuel' for cartels, enabling them to threaten US borders and distribute drugs.

US lawmakers are set to discuss 'de minimis' reporting exceptions for crypto transactions during a digital asset taxation hearing. The hearing aims to address key issues in taxing cryptocurrency activities.

GenScript Biotech Holdings' shares surged in Hong Kong after the company pushed back against US lawmakers' allegations of national security concerns. The stock rose over 18% despite the Hang Seng Index declining 1.6%.

Jes Staley will testify before Congress regarding his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The former Barclays executive agreed to an in-person interview with US lawmakers about his relationship with a paedophile.

US Congressman Jim Himes said Sergey Lavrov’s threats against diplomats in Kyiv show Russia is 'desperate' on the battlefield. Foreign diplomats refused to leave the capital as US lawmakers pledged continued support and more military aid for Ukraine.

US lawmakers and protesters are demanding the closure of a controversial immigration detention centre due to inhumane conditions. The detention centre has become a focal point of growing public and political pressure.

Jeffrey Epstein abused a survivor while under house arrest, the survivor told US lawmakers. The testimony was given to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday. Several victims gave their accounts.

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A new bipartisan bill aims to stop companies from targeting disabled veterans with auto-dialers to harvest private information. The firms charge vets for a service that is supposed to be free. The bill seeks to block these practices.

US lawmakers voted to reduce science spending by downgrading the National Science Foundation's budget by 20%, while preserving NASA's overall funding. The decision rejected President Trump's proposed massive cuts to scientific research budgets.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a state visit to the US, with plans to meet off-camera with Donald Trump amid tensions before Charles' address to Congress. The visit includes events at the White House, such as signing the guest book and exchanging gifts, hosted by the Trumps.

Familiar players are increasing Bitcoin and Ether investments as crypto markets show signs of a rebound. Institutions are testing blockchain technology, while U.S. lawmakers remain stalled on cryptocurrency regulations.

US lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny of scientific-publishing practices, focusing on issues like paper mills and the costs of open-access publishing. A congressional hearing highlighted these concerns but failed to reach consensus on potential reforms.