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Executive Order 14333: Declaring a Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia

Executive Order 14333: Declaring a Crime Emergency...

The President has declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., citing record-high rates of homicides, robberies, and vehicle thefts that now outpace every state in the nation. This escalation, officials…

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Executive Order 14334: Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People’s Republic of China

Executive Order 14334: Further Modifying...

The President has extended the suspension of certain tariffs on imports from China, following ongoing trade discussions aimed at addressing reciprocity and national security concerns. This move builds on earlier…

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National Strategy on Microelectronics Research

National Strategy on Microelectronics Research

The amended National Strategy on Microelectronics Research highlights the urgent need to strengthen U.S. leadership in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. It outlines priorities for advancing next-generation microelectronics, fostering collaboration between…

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Building Strategic Lethality

Building Strategic Lethality

“Building Strategic Lethality” explores how the U.S. military is strengthening its capabilities to deter and, if necessary, defeat future threats. It outlines the modernization of forces, the integration of advanced…

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Executive Order 14323: Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil

Executive Order 14323: Addressing Threats to the...

Executive Order 14323 kicks off a government-wide overhaul of personnel vetting to strengthen national security and public trust. By streamlining investigations, modernizing policies, and improving data sharing, the order aims…

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Executive Order 14324: Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

Executive Order 14324: Suspending Duty-Free De...

In response to persistent national security and public health threats—including the trafficking of illicit drugs—Executive Order 14324 suspends duty-free de minimis import privileges globally. The order targets shipments from Canada,…

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A Framework for Countering Organized Crime

A Framework for Countering Organized Crime

As digital threats grow more complex, the call for a national cyber resilience strategy has never been more urgent. This CISA paper outlines a framework centered on shared responsibility, international…

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ADP 3-0 Operations

ADP 3-0 Operations

Modern warfare demands more than firepower—it requires speed, integration, and adaptability across all domains. The U.S. Army’s latest operational doctrine highlights the shift toward multidomain operations, where ground, air, cyber,…

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Projected Costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2025 to 2034

Projected Costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2025 to...

The CBO’s 10-year outlook on U.S. nuclear forces reveals projected costs nearing $900 billion, driven by efforts to modernize land, sea, and air-based nuclear delivery systems. The report breaks down…

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Executive Order 14316: Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates

Executive Order 14316: Extending the Modification...

This Executive Order extends the temporary suspension of enhanced tariffs on certain imported goods as the U.S. continues negotiations with key trading partners. Originally imposed to counter large and persistent…

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Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign- Controlled Energy Sources

Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting...

This Executive Order seeks to phase out federal subsidies for wind and solar energy, citing concerns over grid reliability, fiscal responsibility, and foreign-controlled supply chains. It tasks the Departments of…

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Policy Update: Religious Freedom And U.S. Policy in Post-Assad SYRIA

Policy Update: Religious Freedom And U.S. Policy...

With the fall of the Assad regime, Syria enters a volatile phase marked by power shifts, sectarian violence, and uncertainty about religious freedom. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom…

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Analyzing Collusion Threats in the Semiconductor Supply Chain

Analyzing Collusion Threats in the Semiconductor...

As global reliance on semiconductors intensifies, securing their supply chain has become a national imperative. This NIST paper introduces a framework for analyzing collusion-based threats, where adversaries from different stages…

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Memory Safe Languages: Reducing Vulnerabilities in Modern Software Development

Memory Safe Languages: Reducing Vulnerabilities in...

Memory vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and use-after-free errors continue to plague software systems—often with severe national security consequences. This report from NSA and CISA outlines how memory safe languages (MSLs)…

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Iranian Cyber Actors May Target Vulnerable US Networks and Entities of Interest

Iranian Cyber Actors May Target Vulnerable US...

Federal agencies are warning U.S. organizations—especially in critical infrastructure sectors—about increased cyber threat activity from Iranian-affiliated actors. These actors have been observed exploiting known software vulnerabilities, using default passwords, and…

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