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Trump administration has set Noaa on ‘non-science trajectory’, workers warn

Researchers left at US climate agency say drastic cuts could leave air ‘not breathable’ and water ‘not drinkable’

The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2025

‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa

Employees received emails saying their jobs would be cut off at end of day in move called ‘wrong all around’

The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2025

Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick As Secretary Of Commerce

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of Commerce, tasked with overseeing economic activities and promoting American businesses and trade. Senate confirms ...

Lutnick's crypto ties under scrutiny

Lutnick hasn't committed to recusing himself from a group Trump ordered to develop crypto policies

Salon · Feb 6, 2025

Doge staffers enter Noaa headquarters and incite reports of cuts and threats

Members reportedly sought access to IT systems at agency that Project 2025 has called ‘harmful to US prosperity’

The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2025

Neil Jacobs Nominated To Head NOAA By President Trump

President Trump nominates Neil Jacobs to head NOAA amid challenges and buyout program.

Post-Chevron DOGE: Is This the End of Federal Regulation?

The Supreme Court's Chevron decision last year shifted regulatory oversight to Congress. How could that impact the work of Elon Musk and the new DOGE?

Kiplinger · Jan 30, 2025

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US Senate finds Commerce Department’s efforts to enact bans and sanction “inadequate” — investigation finds agency underfunded, must rely on voluntary compliance by chipmakers

The U.S. Senate found that the Department of Commerce isn't effective in enforcing Washington's bans and sanctions due to lack of funding.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 23, 2024

Five Executive Orders To Unleash Markets in Space

Simple policy changes can unleash innovation, remove barriers, and secure U.S. dominance in the final frontier.

Reason · Dec 6, 2024

Abolish the Commerce Department

Donald Trump has tabbed Howard Lutnick to be the next secretary of the Department of Commerce. He should also be the last.

Reason · Nov 20, 2024

Howard Lutnick Likely To Be Nominated As Secretary Of Commerce

President-elect Trump considers Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick for secretary of Commerce, highlighting focus on business and economic issues.

Are Books and Brains Weapons? The U.S. Government Thinks So.

Sending user manuals, algorithms, and lines of code can be legally equivalent to exporting bombs.

Reason · Oct 27, 2024

The Appointments Clause Goes Fishing

A successful appointments clause challenge to Regional Fishery Management Councils. (Updated to fix block quotes)

Reason · Oct 11, 2024

U.S. enacts law to exempt select fabs from environmental reviews

U.S. government streamlines fab projects by easing fab permits

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 3, 2024

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Reason · Sep 24, 2024

Commerce Department Bans Chinese Car Components

Commerce Secretary Raimondo insists the rule "is a strictly national security action."

TechRadar · Sep 24, 2024

US ramps up pressure on Chinese EV imports as it proposes ban on products that pose threat to national security

The US Commerce Department has proposed new rules to block the sale of Chinese-made software and connected hardware in new EVs hailing from outside North America.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2024

Biden Wants To Ban Chinese Software in US Vehicles

The proposal aims to protect the country from "new threats" to national security.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 20, 2024

U.S. community groups want more rigorous environmental reviews of proposed semiconductor facilities

As the U.S. rushes to maintain semiconductor supremacy with the CHIPS Act, many are asking how these new fabs will affect the health of their workers and the community around them.

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Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19, 2024

U.S. lawmakers request probe into Chinese router manufacturer TP-Link — letter cites cybersecurity vulnerabilities with TP-Link routers

Citing multiple vulnerabilities, hacking groups, and extensive use by military personnel and bases, two U.S. congressmen jointly requested the Department of Commerce investigate potential threats from TP-Link's Chinese-made routers.

InsideEVs · Aug 6, 2024

The Auto Industry Is Tired Of Politics Screwing With EVs

Today on Critical Materials: Automakers call for less dramatic politics for Evs, U.S. likely to ban Chinese AV software, and Germans to begin spending on ICE

Kaspersky Lab To Shut Down US Operations Amid Ban

Kaspersky Lab to wind down US operations following ban by Department of Commerce, citing national security concerns.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 22, 2024

U.S. bans Kaspersky and hands out sanctions to execs — 100 days until class-leading antivirus ban takes effect

Antivirus company Kaspersky Labs and several subsidiaries were banned from U.S. operations on Thursday, and customers had 100 days to find an alternative. The U.S. also sanctioned 12 executives.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 21, 2024

US government bans Kaspersky antivirus software - what you need to know

The Department of Commerce has banned the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from selling its antivirus and other security software in the US.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 11, 2024

Unexpected Intel military chip contract drained $3 billion from CHIPS Act, Senate mulls auction to restore funds

The U.S. Senate is looking for ways to increase CHIPS Act funding after the Pentagon pulled out of its $2.5 billion commitment to the 'Secure Enclave' project for building defense chips.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 24, 2024

US investigates China's access to RISC-V — open standard instruction set may become new site of US-China chip war

U.S. lawmakers again review the risks of China's access to powerful chips through the RISC-V standard, an open-source ISA that wants to remain open to all.

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