On October 10, President Donald Trump accused China of attempting to “hold the world captive” through its rare-earth export controls and threatened “financial countermeasures” in response. His remarks underscore a new strategic reality: Export controls are no longer a national security framework to regulate sensitive technologies; they are now a key instrument that can be
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U.S. AI Export Controls and Strategic Shifts Under the Trump Administration
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Chevron Has Fallen: Supreme Court Seismically Shifts Regulatory Power From Agencies to Courts
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Biden Budget Proposal Advances AI Priorities
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President Biden Prepares Executive Order to Prohibit Foreign Adversaries’ Access to US Data
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U.S. Executive Branch Update – October 5, 2023
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.
POTUS’ Schedule*
12:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives a briefing on Ukraine from members of his national security team | Oval Office
Key Areas of Focus in U.S.-China Relations and Their Impact on Businesses in the 118th Congress
So far in the 118th Congress, U.S.-China relations have been a major focus for Democrats and Republicans alike. House Republicans, the opposition party, tried to challenge the Biden Administration’s approach to China, which involves competing with China, cooperating when possible, and confronting them when necessary.[1]
U.S. Executive Branch Update – September 25, 2023
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.
POTUS’ Schedule*
*The U.S. President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change, as is the White House press briefing schedule.
9:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Congressional Republicans Solicit Comments from Health Stakeholders
Over the past several weeks, Congressional Republicans have indicated they are gearing up to tackle various health policy issues – and have offered health stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback and their expertise in policy development.
On August 25, Republicans on the House of Representatives’ Committee on the Budget established a “Health Care Task Force.”
U.S. Executive Branch Update – July 24, 2023
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.
POTUS’ Schedule*
10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing | The White House