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The GAO reviewed how the State Department handles potential violations of U.S. arms transfer agreements by foreign partners. It found that State largely depends on the Department of Defense to…

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Federal investments in research and development are a cornerstone of U.S. innovation and economic growth. This report shows that cutting R&D by 20 percent would save $620 billion in the…

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Mass atrocities remain among the gravest threats to global stability, often targeting communities for their religious identity. This USCIRF policy update highlights how violations of religious freedom serve as early…

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Secure communication is critical for military and government operations, yet traditional systems often leave sensitive information exposed. BlackBerry® SecuSUITE® is the end-to-end encrypted voice and messaging solution that facilitates operational…

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This report examines China’s bid to control the global polysilicon supply chain—a material vital for semiconductors and solar panels. Massive subsidies, cheap energy, and strategic land policies have fueled Chinese…

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Executive Order 14348 reinforces U.S. efforts to shield citizens from wrongful detention overseas. It empowers the Secretary of State to designate foreign governments as “State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention” and…

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Executive Order 14347 directs that the U.S. Department of Defense may once again be referred to as the “Department of War,” reviving its original 18th-century name. The order allows senior…

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Executive Order 14346 revises U.S. tariff policy to align with new trade and security arrangements. It updates lists of goods exempt from reciprocal tariffs, adjusts the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and…

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A new Executive Order (14345) implements the United States–Japan trade agreement, reshaping tariffs and strengthening economic ties. It sets a 15% baseline duty on most Japanese imports while easing rates…

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China is rapidly expanding its military use of artificial intelligence by drawing on both long-standing defense contractors and a new wave of private companies and universities. State-owned enterprises still dominate…

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The Arctic is emerging as both a strategic frontier and a rapidly changing environment, requiring research that strengthens U.S. security, communities, energy resilience, and economic stability. With Alaska’s vast natural…

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Executive Order (14343) expands exclusions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program to strengthen U.S. national security. It designates specific agencies and subdivisions—including NASA, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, and…

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Fentanyl remains the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., with DHS at the forefront of efforts to intercept the deadly drug at borders and within the country. From 2021…

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A joint cybersecurity advisory reveals how Chinese state-sponsored actors have been compromising networks worldwide, including telecom, transportation, and military infrastructure. These advanced persistent threat (APT) groups exploit known vulnerabilities, modify…

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The Department of Defense has established Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) to centralize and accelerate efforts to counter small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS). This new task force replaces…

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