Category: United States Politics and Government

Pentagon-Anthropic Standoff Is a Decisive Moment for How A.I. Will Be Used in War

The New York Times – Business:
The Pentagon’s contract dispute with Anthropic is part of a wider clash about the use of artificial intelligence for national security and who decides on any safeguards.
Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas

The New York Times – Business:
The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.
32.6 Million Watched State of the Union, Nielsen Says

The New York Times – Business:
The audience was roughly on par with former President Biden’s final State of the Union address in 2024.
They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex.”
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
Businesses Push for Tariff Refunds as Trump Aides Hint at Fight to Come

The New York Times – Business:
By the president’s own admission, it could be years before the matter is settled, even though the administration previously indicated it would pay.
For America’s 250th, Should the Coin of Trump’s Realm Be Gold?

The New York Times – Business:
A federally appointed committee is pushing back on plans to mint gold currency depicting President Trump.
What Trump Did (and Didn’t) Say in the State of the Union Speech

The New York Times – Business:
The president boasted about a strong economy in his State of the Union address. But he spent less time on a potential weakness, affordability.
House Narrowly Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition

The New York Times – Business:
A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.
Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance

The New York Times – Business:
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
Trump’s New Tariffs Could Face Legal Challenges

The New York Times – Business:
Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Adding Steel Mill Jobs, and Crushing American Factories

The New York Times – Business:
Tariffs unaffected by President Trump’s Supreme Court loss are adding costs for many U.S. manufacturers that use steel, limiting exports and jeopardizing jobs.