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Politics Mar 29

Analysis: Trump order targets agency that provides crucial funding for libraries and museums

By Devon Akmon, The Conversation

Politics Jan 23

Aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana
Mapmakers pondering what to do about Trump’s geographic renaming plans

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

By Laurie Kellman, Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Politics Jan 20

U.S. President Donald Trump at the Oval Office in Washington
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law

It's the first measure that President Donald Trump likely will sign into law and gives more weight to his plans to deport millions of migrants. Trump has made a broad crackdown on illegal immigration his top priority.

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Science Jan 14

FILE PHOTO: An AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai
Biden signs executive order that seeks to grow artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.S.

Tuesday's executive order directs federal agencies to accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure development at government sites.

By Sarah Parvini, Associated Press

Politics Feb 28

President Joe Biden returns to the White House, after a weekend in Delaware
Biden issues executive order to tackle foreign data brokers threatening Americans’ privacy

The order directs the Department of Justice to issue regulations that establish protections for Americans’ sensitive personal data, as well as sensitive government-related data — including geolocation information on sensitive government sites and members of the military.

By Will Weissert, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Oct 30

Watch 6:27
Biden signs order establishing standards to manage artificial intelligence risks

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Murrey Jacobson

President Biden signed the government’s first executive order to establish new standards and rules for the use of artificial intelligence. It’s a wide-ranging set of rules and recommendations to address concerns about national security, privacy, equity and the labor market.

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Aug 09

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Why the Biden administration wants to limit U.S. investments in Chinese tech

By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn

The Biden administration released a long-awaited executive order aimed at curbing China’s military development. These new rules mark the first step by the U.S. government to clamp down on overseas investments by American firms in three high-tech sectors. Laura Barrón-López…

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Aug 09

Biden issues an executive order restricting tech investments in China

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

In a sign of growing strains between the world's two biggest powers, Biden has signed an executive order to block and regulate U.S.-based investments going toward China for computer chips, micro electronics, quantum technologies and AI.

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Aug 01

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How the Biden administration sees its ‘historic’ changes to the military justice system

By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn

An executive order signed by President Biden makes the largest changes to the military justice system since its creation. John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, says it’s a monumental step toward better prosecuting crimes like sexual assault and…

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Jul 31

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The military is changing how it handles sexual assault cases. Will it be enough?

By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn

After years of protest and advocacy, a new executive order from the Biden administration seeks to bolster the military’s ability to deal with sexual assault in the ranks. But how far-reaching are these changes and will they make a difference?…

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