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Ex-CISA chief Chris Krebs leaving SentinelOne following Trump pressure
By Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Christopher Krebs, whom President Donald Trump fired as head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in 2020, said on Wednesday he is leaving cybersecurity company SentinelOne S.N following pressure from the White Ho...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Under Trump, consumer watchdog to slash industry supervision
By Douglas GillisonWASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The top U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance will cut its inspections of financial services companies in half while focusing on threats to military personnel and turning away from areas like student loans, medical debt, digital payments and co...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Trump opposed a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favor of negotiating a deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing administration officials and others. Israel had develo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
US Homeland Security chief cancels two grants to Harvard University
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the cancellation on Wednesday of two DHS grants totaling over $2.7 million to Harvard University."This action follows President Donald J. Trump's decision to freeze $2.2 billion in federal f...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
California attorney general declines to join Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
OpenAI is seeking to transition its corporate structure Musk is suing to prevent the change and wanted the California AG's office to join the lawsuitAttorney General's office declined, said it does not see how Musk's action serves state's public interest By Anna Tong SAN FRANCISCO...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says
Judge Boasberg finds 'probable cause' for criminal contempt over Venezuelan deportationsHe cites willful disregard for court order halting deportationsAdministration given deadline to comply with court order or face prosecutionBy Luc Cohen, Andrew Goudsward and Tom Hals WASHINGTON, April ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
US officials target undocumented immigrants using Medicare data
April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. immigration officials and the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are seeking to use a sensitive Medicare database as part of their crackdown on undocumented immigrants, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.The database, managed by the Centers for Medicare ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
REFILE-Intel will need license to export AI chips to Chinese clients, FT reports
April 16 (Reuters) - American chipmaker Intel INTC.O has informed Chinese clients it will start needing a license to sell some of its advanced artificial intelligence processors, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.The news comes a day after Nvidia NVDA.O warned of a $5.5 billion hit as Washin...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
EXCLUSIVE-Nvidia kept some China customers in the dark about new US chip clampdown, sources say
Company told of new US export licensing rules on April 9Nvidia did not make a public announcement until TuesdayHuawei could benefit from Chinese customers seeking alternatives - analystsNvidia says it adheres to U.S. export lawsBy Fanny Potkin and Liam Mo SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) - Nvidia NV...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
EXCLUSIVE-US consumer safety agency to stop collecting swaths of data after CDC cuts
Data on injuries from car accidents, alcohol and other incidents will no longer be collectedThe change, coming Friday, stems from CDC staff cutsData informs safety standards and public policyBy Leah Douglas April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer product safety agency will stop collecting data on ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Trump waved off planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump waved off a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favor of negotiating a deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing administration officials and others.Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
US appeals judge's ruling that it likely violated order on Venezuela deportations
NEW YORK, April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration could face contempt charges for violating a court order to halt deportations of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Court Grants Final Order To Converge Approving Acquisition By H.I.G. Capital
April 16 (Reuters) - Converge Technology Solutions Corp CTS.TO:COURT GRANTS FINAL ORDER TO CONVERGE APPROVING ACQUISITION BY H.I.G. CAPITALCONVERGE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP - COURT GRANTS FINAL ORDER APPROVING CONVERGE ACQUISITION BY H.I.G. CAPITALReuters
Wed, Apr 16
US IRS planning to rescind Harvard's tax-exempt status amid Trump feud, CNN reports
IRS plans to rescind Harvard's tax-exempt status, CNN reportsTrump threatens Harvard over academic program demandsIRS and Treasury did not comment on report April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is making plans to rescind the tax-exempt status of Harvard University, CNN repor...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Jay Clayton to be interim US attorney for Southern District of New York, Trumps says
April 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Jay Clayton, a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, will serve as interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York while the administration pursues Senate confirmation for him to serve in the role ful...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
El Salvador blocks US senator from visiting wrongly deported Salvadoran man
Democrat US senator denied access to Abrego GarciaSenator says was told U.S. was paying to keep him incarceratedVan Hollen says no evidence presented to show Abrego Garcia was gang memberBy Nelson Renteria, Diego Oré and Steve Holland SAN SALVADOR/WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Democratic U...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Nvidia Says U.S. Government Instructs American Businesses On What They Can Sell And Where We Follow The Government's Directions To The Letter
April 16 (Reuters) - NVIDIA Corp NVDA.O:NVIDIA: U.S. GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTS AMERICAN BUSINESSES ON WHAT THEY CAN SELL AND WHERE WE FOLLOW THE GOVERNMENT'S DIRECTIONS TO THE LETTER.NVIDIA: SINGAPORE REVENUE INDICATES BILLING ADDRESS, FOR SUBSIDIARIES OF U.S. CUSTOMERS; ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS ARE SHIP...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
REFILE-CORRECTED-When Canadian hockey and politics collide even democracy is happy to shift its schedule
Leaders' debate rescheduled to avoid clash with Canadiens gameDecision reflects Canadians' passion for hockey, says Radio-CanadaCarney and Poilievre face off in first election without TrudeauApril 16 (Reuters) - In a country where hockey is sacrosanct, Canadian politics has made a tactical s...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet
Planet, called K2-18 b, is 8.6 times the mass of EarthIt is located about 124 light-years from EarthGases found are the same as those produced by algae on EarthScientists do not announce discovery of actual alien lifeBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - In a potential landmark discover...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Exclusive: IMA Financial undertakes RIF impacting around 130 roles
By James ThalerApril 16 - Denver-based retail intermediary IMA Financial has undertaken a significant reduction in force that has impacted around 130 roles within the company and that will also see CFO Mike Benson exit the firm, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.A spokesperson for...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
