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US Steel, Nippon Sue Biden Administration Over Decision to Block Merger

U.S. President Joe Biden violated the Constitution by blocking Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel through a sham national security review, the companies alleged in a lawsuit they said was filed on Monday. The companies want the federal …

New Orleans Attack, Cybertruck Blast Raise US Security Fears

A gruesome attack on revelers celebrating New Year’s in New Orleans thrust US domestic security back into the spotlight just weeks before Donald Trump is sworn in as president. The tragedy, which killed at least 15 people and injured dozens …

US Expected to Propose Barring Chinese Software in Autonomous Vehicles

The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous and connected vehicles in the coming weeks, according to sources briefed on the matter. The Biden administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would bar Chinese …

TikTok Lawsuit Sets Stage for Prolonged Legal Fight Over US Ban

China-based ByteDance Ltd. made clear it won’t comply with a new US law requiring it to sell its popular TikTok video-sharing app, setting up what likely will be a prolonged court battle pitting free-speech rights against national-security interests that could …

Senate Leader Calls for AI Rules as ChatGPT Surges in Popularity

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday he had launched an effort to establish rules on artificial intelligence to address national security and education concerns, as use of programs like ChatGPT becomes widespread. Schumer, a Democrat, said in a statement …

FBI Director Says TikTok Poses National Security Concerns

The U.S. operations of Chinese-owned TikTok raise national security concerns, FBI Director Chris Wray said on Tuesday, flagging the risk that the Chinese government could harness the video-sharing app to influence users or control their devices. Risks include “the possibility …

National Security Chief Warns Firms to Boost Cybersecurity as Ransomware Surges

The White House warned corporate executives and business leaders on Thursday to step up security measures to protect against ransomware attacks after intrusions disrupted operations at a major meatpacking company and the biggest U.S. fuel pipeline. There has been a …

CEOs Urge Federal Government to Go ‘Light’ on Cyber Security

Corporate leaders from the defense, technology, energy and banking industries told President Barack Obama on Wednesday they agreed cyber attacks were a top security threat but that they were looking for a “light touch” from the government in response to …

Admiral Mullen to Address Insurance Group

Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen will address an insurance audience in May, offering his view that the country’s financial health is directly tied to its national security. According to the group, the Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA), Mullen …

AIG’s $4.8 Billion Sale of Aircraft Unit to Chinese Group Faces U.S. Security Review

American International Group Inc. is to sell nearly all of ILFC , the world’s second-largest airplane leasing business, to a Chinese consortium for up to $4.8 billion, giving the fastest growing aviation market easier and cheaper access to planes. Chinese …