Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and senator’s sudden death The Guardian - US · Jul 13
Elizabeth Warren Says Housing Affordability Bill Became Law While Trump 'Was Sleeping' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) celebrated the enactment of a housing affordability measure, saying the new law could help working Americans as she criticized President Donald Trump for not signing the legislation. Benzinga · Jul 12
Trump fires three Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms US President Trump removed the final three members of the Election Assistance Commission. One Republican commissioner resigned, and two Democrats were fired via email. This action leaves the four-member bipartisan commission entirely without sitting commissioners. The commission certifies voting systems and maintains the national mail voter registration form. These terminations… The Economic Times · Jul 10
The White House Has Just Lifted Restrictions On An AI Model That Caused Concern Over Its Powerful Capabilities. The White House lifted its restrictions on Fable 5, Anthropic's new powerful model that drew scrutiny over its powerful capabilities. International Business Times · Jul 1
Vulnerabilities uncovered in secret US government systems and software during testing of Anthropic Mythos The US Government confirmed what the community already knows - Mythos is a true beast. TechRadar · Jun 24
Anthropic AI Model Uncovers Vulnerabilities In Classified U.S. Govt Systems During Testing: Report One of Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models identified vulnerabilities inside highly sensitive U.S. government computer systems during a controlled testing exercise, according to a new report. International Business Times · Jun 24
Pentagon shock as AI system breaks into secret government networks during test, official confirms A U.S. official says one of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence models identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive and secure U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise The Independent UK · Jun 24
Days into his new job, Pulte raises eyebrows in Senate With Bill Pulte just days into his job acting director of national intelligence, senators on both sides of the aisle are already expressing concern about his performance. Pulte began Friday, after weeks of criticism over his appointment. On Monday, he reportedly began firing intelligence officials and staff at the DNI en… Roll Call · Jun 23
Trump Admin Targets Billions in DHS Grants to Force States Into Sweeping Election Changes Trump administration targets billions in DHS grants, threatening to slash 20% of funding unless states adopt hand-marked paper ballots and citizenship checks. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI reportedly breached ‘almost all’ NSA classified systems within a few hours during red-team test — report sheds more light on the U.S. government's sudden ban on the flagship models Anthropic’s Mythos AI reportedly breached nearly all NSA classified systems during a controlled red-team test, according to a quote cited by The Economist. The report adds context to the U.S. government’s sudden restriction on Anthropic’s latest models. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 22
This week: Lawmakers feel the summer sweat The solstice this weekend marked the start of astronomical summer — and in Washington, D.C., that means the legislative clock is ticking. Lawmakers are eager to head home and campaign on a housing bill that’s nearing passage, but progress on several other issues has stalled, and it’s unclear whether a… Roll Call · Jun 22
Reporters Debunk Anthropic Mythos NSA Breach Claims as 200 Elite Firms Quietly Retain Raw Cyber AI Access Senator Warner relayed an NSA general's claim that Mythos broke classified systems in hours, then The Economist editor clarified it was authorised testing, as 200 Glasswing firms lost access. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Anthropic's Mythos AI Cracked 'Almost All' US Classified Systems in Hours, NSA Chief Reportedly Said Anthropic's AI model reportedly breached US classified systems in hours, prompting security concerns and a ban on foreign access to advanced models by the Trump administration. International Business Times UK · Jun 21
Trump Abruptly Delays Jay Clayton's DNI Hearing In Bid to Secure US Attorney Position President Donald Trump abruptly postponed the confirmation hearing for his nominee for Director of National Intelligence, in the hopes of securing the position of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York for his pick. International Business Times · Jun 17
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans President Donald Trump has disrupted the confirmation of his intelligence chief nominee. This move jeopardizes the renewal of a vital surveillance program. The decision has created friction with Republican lawmakers. The situation leaves a temporary appointee in charge, raising concerns about national security experience. The future of the surveillance tool…
We Got This Covered · Jun 15 ‘Lots of pain might have been avoided’: Trump’s new nominee for Intelligence Director praised after initial pick caused an uproar in Congress A Democrat noted that he will make “a terrific DNI.”
The Mary Sue · Jun 12 Senate Faces Pressure to Confirm Jay Clayton as Trump Abandons His Controversial Pick for Intelligence Director The move comes just days before a critical surveillance law expires, adding urgency to an already messy transition.
Roll Call · Jun 11 Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. Trump on Thursday afternoon…
The Independent UK · Jun 11 FISA spy powers are likely to expire after House vote collapses in bipartisan fashion The law is set to expire on Friday at midnight
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Trump has once again chucked a grenade on the Senate floor ahead of a key funding deadline ANALYSIS: Senate Majority Leader John Thune could well end up the loser of Trump’s war with Democrats over Bill Pulte simply because House Speaker Mike Johnson is closer to the president, writes John Bowden
Roll Call · Jun 10 Democrats rebuff Trump pitch on surveillance authority Senate Democrats appeared ready to reject President Donald Trump’s request for a short-term extension of a key surveillance authority Wednesday, arguing the president’s promise to eventually find a permanent intelligence head wasn’t good enough. The action deepened a legislative standoff over Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which…
The Guardian - US · Jun 9 Trump meets Johnson as outcry over Bill Pulte threatens Fisa renewal President backs Pulte for acting DNI chief despite backlash that puts reauthorization of key surveillance law at risk
We Got This Covered · Jun 8 Trump’s replacement pick for intelligence head has no experience, but he also never had a security clearance Per reports, Pulte hasn't gone through any vetting process.
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Lawmakers sound the alarm on Trump’s ‘most dangerous’ Cabinet pick Bill Pulte’s temporary role as intelligence director is just long enough to disrupt midterm elections, Democrats fear
Axios · Jun 7 Trump loyalist Pulte gets oversight of vast U.S. intel The MAGA enforcer will have wide-ranging access to the vast amounts of data the government collects.