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Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025
The House Appropriations Committee’s report for the Department of Homeland Security details funding priorities and policy guidance for FY 2025. It emphasizes border security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and aviation safety…
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Military Generals and Admirals: Information on the...
The GAO examined the impacts of Senate blanket holds on general and flag officer (GFO) nominations, spotlighting a 10-month hold in 2023 that stalled 447 military promotions. While unit-level readiness…
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From Pirates to Power Plays: Geopolitical...
The Gulf of Guinea (GoG) is evolving from a hotspot of piracy into a stage for international power competition and organized energy crime. Once dominated by kidnappings for ransom, the…
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Promoting AI Innovation Through Competition: A...
This report argues that a competitive AI market is essential to sustaining U.S. innovation and national security. Without intervention, the AI sector may consolidate around a few dominant tech firms…
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Executive Order 14292: Improving the Safety and...
A new executive order takes decisive steps to improve the safety and oversight of biological research, especially dangerous gain-of-function experiments. It halts U.S. funding for risky research conducted abroad in…
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Executive Order 14268: Reforming Foreign Defense...
This executive order launches a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. foreign defense sales process to make it faster, more accountable, and more aligned with national security goals. It directs streamlined…
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Executive Order 14282: Transparency Regarding...
This executive order mandates stronger enforcement of foreign funding disclosure laws at U.S. colleges and universities. It aims to close gaps in compliance with Section 117 of the Higher Education…
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Executive Order 14287: Protecting American...
This executive order directs the federal government to identify and penalize “sanctuary jurisdictions” that obstruct immigration law enforcement. The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security will compile and…
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Executive Order 14261: Reinvigorating America’s...
America’s latest executive order puts coal back at center stage, declaring it vital to the nation’s economic prosperity, grid reliability, and even the power-hungry growth of AI data centers. It…
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Executive Order 14262: Strengthening the...
Executive Order 14262 aims to reinforce the reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid in response to rising demand from AI growth and domestic manufacturing. The Department of Energy…
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Executive Order 14260: Protecting American Energy...
Executive Order 14260, issued in April 2025, aims to protect domestic energy production from what the administration deems unconstitutional or excessive state and local regulations. It directs the Attorney General…
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The State Hamilton Index: Most States Underperform...
The 2025 State Hamilton Index reveals that most U.S. states are underperforming in advanced industries such as biotech, electronics, and aerospace, with only four states—Washington, Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan—outpacing the…
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General/Flag Officer Reductions
The Department of Defense is directing a significant reduction in general and flag officer positions to streamline leadership and enhance military effectiveness. This includes a minimum 20% cut in 4-star…
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National Defense Strategy
This memorandum, issued by the Secretary of Defense, formally initiates the development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy (NDS). It emphasizes alignment with President Trump’s vision of “America First” and…
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Commerce Launches Section 232 Investigation on...
The Department of Commerce has launched a Section 232 investigation into how imports of processed critical minerals and their derivatives impact U.S. national security. With China currently dominating global processing…
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