Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny
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Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny

Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.
C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation
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C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation

The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.
How Montana’s Attorney General Made Banning TikTok a Top Priority
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How Montana’s Attorney General Made Banning TikTok a Top Priority

How one of Montana’s top elected officials made banning the app a top priority, putting the state at the center of a geopolitical storm.