The U.S. imposed a 10% tariff on 60 trading partners, including India and the UK, citing forced labor concerns. This move sparked global fears of protectionism and potential WTO disputes.
Jessy··2 min read
Google Cloud revenue surged 82% on AI demand, though Alphabet faces investor concerns over high capex. Separately, the Trump administration proposed a $5B AI science initiative to drive medical and materials research.
Jasmine··2 min read
President Trump announced a phased tariff plan for generic drugs, reaching 200% by 2028, to force manufacturing back to the US. Indian pharma stocks dipped, while industry leaders like Sandoz are seeking dialogue. Analysts cite WTO conflicts and potential supply shortages.
Williams··2 min read
US-Iran military escalation drives global oil and gold market volatility. The Trump administration's aggressive strategy raises supply chain fears, prompting a shift toward safe-haven assets.
Kenji··2 min read
US-Iran tensions spike as Trump threatens 1,000 missiles following the collapse of a ceasefire and alleged assassination plots.
Kenji··2 min read
The NATO summit in Ankara is in crisis after President Trump ordered an immediate halt to U.S. trade with Spain, prompting calls to reconsider the alliance's annual meeting format.
Kenji··2 min read
President Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire is over has triggered a surge in crude oil prices and a broad market sell-off, with investors bracing for potential energy supply chain disruptions.
Kenji··2 min read
OpenAI has proposed giving the Trump administration a 5% stake in its AI-generated profits, sparking significant concerns regarding legal ethics and conflict of interest.
Jessy··2 min read
President Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto ventures in his first year, sparking intense controversy over conflicts of interest and regulatory objectivity.
Jessy··3 min read
The U.S. Senate joined the House in a bipartisan vote to curb military action against Iran, sparking a constitutional confrontation over war powers. The move highlights risks to global semiconductor supply chains amidst geopolitical instability.
Jason··2 min read
Following the Lebanon ceasefire, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Switzerland to restart nuclear talks with Iran. The development marks a strategic shift in U.S. Middle East policy aimed at addressing nuclear proliferation through diplomacy.
Kenji··2 min read
Donald Trump has reversed his position on Anthropic, acknowledging its responsible approach to blocking foreign access to advanced AI models. The development highlights the evolving and flexible nature of AI-related national security policy.
Jason··2 min read
Donald Trump's 'I love the inflation' remark has sparked widespread controversy as U.S. prices hit their fastest growth rate in three years, highlighting the disconnect between political rhetoric and voter anxiety over rising living costs.
Kenji··2 min read
Renewed missile exchanges between Israel and Iran have tested the fragile regional ceasefire, impacting global markets and creating significant diplomatic pressure on the Trump administration.
Kenji··2 min read
The Trump administration is exploring an equity stake in OpenAI to bolster U.S. AI strategy. However, the proposal faces legal hurdles, concerns about conflicts of interest, and market anxiety regarding the potential politicization of AI.
Jessy··2 min read
The Trump administration has announced a $425 million investment to modernize 12 existing coal plants and fund two new ones, aimed at ensuring "Energy Dominance." The move faces sharp criticism and potential legal challenges from environmental groups.
Jessy··3 min read
The Trump administration revised its AI executive order, changing pre-release reviews for advanced models to a voluntary basis, aiming to address industry concerns that over-regulation could hinder innovation.
Jessy··2 min read
The Trump administration's AI safety efforts have stalled after tech CEOs boycotted an executive event. Additionally, FCC scrutiny over the definition of 'news' is raising constitutional and regulatory concerns.
Jessy··2 min read
The Coalition for Independent Technology Research has sued the Trump administration, challenging its regulatory efforts as an attempt to stifle academic investigation into disinformation and harassment online. The suit, grounded in First Amendment protections, aims to set legal precedents for the extent to which the government can coerce or discriminate against independent technology researchers.
Jessy··2 min read
President Trump has recruited tech leaders like Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Elon Musk for the upcoming Xi summit, indicating potential shifts in U.S.-China chip export policy and trade dynamics.
Jason··2 min read
Ahead of the US-China summit, the US administration is seeking advice from tech giants like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. The meeting is expected to influence policies on semiconductor export controls, signaling a potential shift in US-China tech relations.
Jason··2 min read
An assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has led to federal charges against the suspect and sparked a viral wave of conspiracy theories on social media.
Kenji··2 min read
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, while causing no injuries, has triggered a viral wave of 'staged' conspiracy theories online, exposing the vulnerability of the information ecosystem in times of crisis.
Kenji··2 min read
A shooting at the WHCD involving a California engineer has ignited widespread conspiracy theories and political controversy as President Trump uses the incident to push his ballroom project.
Kenji··2 min read
The Trump administration has dissolved the National Science Board, sparking concerns about the politicization of federal research funding and potential legal challenges to the decision.
Jessy··2 min read
The Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board, a move that threatens the structure and independence of U.S. scientific research, triggers potential legal action, and threatens to cause long-term uncertainty in NSF funding.
Jessy··2 min read
The Trump administration has fired the entire National Science Board, leading to significant legal concerns and alarms regarding the independence of federal scientific research funding.
Jessy··1 min read
The Trump administration has introduced a seven-point AI policy framework designed to achieve global dominance by preempting state regulations and reducing federal oversight. The plan shifts the responsibility for child safety to parents and aims to eliminate regulatory barriers for tech companies.
Jessy··2 min read
The Trump administration has introduced a new seven-point AI policy framework designed to centralize regulation and preempt state-level laws through the Supremacy Clause. Emphasizing national dominance and light-touch regulation to foster innovation, the blueprint notably shifts the responsibility for AI child safety from tech companies to parents. This initiative sets the stage for a major legal conflict between federal and state governments over the future of technological oversight.
Jessy··3 min read
The Trump administration is taking an interventionist stance by moving to ban AI firm Anthropic from federal use due to supply chain risks while allegedly demanding a $10 billion fee for the TikTok-Oracle deal. Both actions face significant legal hurdles, including potential violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Fifth Amendment, signaling a new era of aggressive tech policy.
Jessy··2 min read
In March 2026, the Trump administration made two pivotal moves: ordering the release of classified UFO/UAP files and pivoting the CDC toward a 'shared decision-making' model for vaccines. These actions challenge established scientific authority and institutional secrecy, sparking intense legal and public debates over government transparency and public health policy.
Williams··2 min read
The Trump administration has blacklisted Anthropic, labeling it a 'supply chain risk' after the company refused to drop military use restrictions. OpenAI has stepped into the void, signing a massive deal with the Pentagon to provide AI models with specific safeguards. This development marks a major shift in the relationship between Silicon Valley and national security, creating a divide between ethical labs and state-aligned tech giants.
Jessy··5 min read
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump's emergency global tariffs under IEEPA are illegal. The ruling may trigger $175 billion in refunds and sets a precedent limiting executive power over trade.
Jessy··5 min read