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U.S. Says Anthropic Is an ‘Unacceptable’ National Security Risk
In a legal filing, the government said it questioned whether the A.I. start-up could be a “trusted partner” in wartime, which led it to label the company a supply chain risk.
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Why This Jump in Gas Prices Feels Different
A state-by-state look at the increase and how it could affect you.
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Trump’s Pick for Homeland Security Secretary to Testify
Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma was chosen to replace the ousted secretary Kristi Noem and will face senators at a confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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Intelligence Officials to Face Questions on Iran
In a Senate hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers are likely to ask about the information provided to the Trump administration ahead of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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Firm That Planned Trump’s Jan. 6 Rally Received No-Bid Contracts
This administration has given the company, staffed by the president’s allies, multimillion-dollar contracts it was guaranteed to win.
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Trump’s ICE Raids Upend South Texas Construction Industry
In South Texas, two of President Trump’s top priorities, the economy and immigration, are colliding as ICE raids upend the construction industry and frustrate workers.
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U.S.P.S. Postmaster Says Service Will Be ‘Out of Cash’ in Under a Year
The U.S.P.S. leader said at a hearing that the service could run out of cash within a year and asked lawmakers to increase its borrowing limits.
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The Science Behind Why Certain Songs Give Us Goosebumps
There’s something universally magical about music. It’s a language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. But perhaps the most enchanting thing about music is its ability to move us in ways that are inexplicably profound and personal. We’ve all experienced that moment when a song sends shivers down our spine, raises goosebumps on our arms,…
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GSA Releases Draft AI Clause Ahead of Upcoming MAS Refresh
Following the government’s very public breakup with Anthropic, GSA released draft artificial intelligence (“AI”) terms and conditions that it intends to include as part of its upcoming Multiple Award Schedule (“MAS”) refresh, currently planned for late March or April 2026. MAS contractors should take note: GSA’s draft clause, GSAR 552.239-7001, Basic Safeguarding of Artificial Intelligence…
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Key Takeaways: 2026 Charlotte Finance Symposium
It was an energizing day in Charlotte as Haynes Boone and the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School welcomed a mix of industry leaders and legal and finance professionals for a deep dive into the issues shaping today’s finance and dealmaking landscape. The event drew a highly engaged crowd, and the conversations throughout the day reflected just…