After years of aggressive regulatory intervention that blocked deals like JetBlue-Spirit and Amazon-iRobot, there are signs of a shift toward market-oriented approaches. The $48.7 billion Kimberly-Clark-Kenvue merger shows how smart consolidation can strengthen U.S. competitiveness without threateni
Japan is moving closer to restarting the world’s largest nuclear power plant after more than a decade offline. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility could begin partial operations soon following local government approval. This marks a significant shift in Japan’s nuclear policy since the Fukushima disaste
Parkland shooting survivor Cameron Kasky is running for Congress in New York’s 12th district with a platform focused on fighting AI companies. His campaign calls generative AI “one of the most societally damaging innovations” and promises aggressive regulation. The primary in this wealthy liberal st
The Federal Communications Commission will vote this week to scrap cybersecurity rules implemented after the Salt Typhoon attacks. Telecom industry groups successfully argued the requirements were overly burdensome and exceeded the FCC’s legal authority.
Donald Trump’s recent trade agreements with Latin American countries mark a surprising reversal from his earlier tariff positions. The president is now explicitly citing consumer cost reduction as a goal, signaling political vulnerability on inflation. These developments suggest his tariff campaign
Global internet freedoms have deteriorated for the 15th consecutive year according to Freedom House’s annual report. The biggest declines among democracies occurred in Georgia, Germany and the United States, while authoritarian nations continue exporting censorship technology worldwide.
New age verification laws are driving millions to download VPNs, creating a cybersecurity crisis. Google warns of threat actors distributing malicious apps disguised as legitimate services. The user behavior reveals a fundamental flaw in the legislative approach.
The European Commission is pushing for a complete ban on Huawei and ZTE 5G networking equipment across all EU member states. This follows years of security concerns and uneven implementation of existing restrictions.
European regulators are reportedly considering significant delays to AI Act enforcement. The changes would give companies deploying high-risk AI systems an extra year to comply with strict new rules.
The FCC voted unanimously to close security loopholes that could lead to DJI drone bans. While current drones remain legal, future sales face uncertainty as national security concerns mount.
