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White House reveals nebulous plans to put government data on the blockchain — 'The Department of Commerce is going to start issuing its statistics on the blockchain because you are the crypto president'

The White House announced plans to put statistics on 'the blockchain' for... reasons.

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White House says it's still working on the 'legality' of 15% China tax for Nvidia and AMD GPU sales as it threatens similar deals with other companies

You get the feeling Nvidia and AMD aren't arguing.

PC Gamer

White House confirms it's still figuring out the legality of the revenue-sharing Nvidia and AMD deal for China GPU sales — 'The legality of it, the mechanics of it, is still being ironed out'

Trump's 15% deal with Nvidia and AMD needs to go through some legal hoops.

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Nvidia is nixing China from its financial forecasts because U.S. restrictions on chip sales have tightened so much, Jensen Huang says

The chip executive is “10% politician, 90% CEO,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said. “He needs to be cautious on their financial guidance, given the China variable.”

Fortune

Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U_S_ Trump said Sunday night that he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U_S_ Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff “on any and all Movies coming into…

The Independent UK

Trump proposal may gut climate modeling

Potential funding cuts for NOAA and its research partners threaten irreparable harm to climate research and safety

Salon

Trump administration has set Noaa on ‘non-science trajectory’, workers warn

Researchers left at US climate agency say drastic cuts could leave air ‘not breathable’ and water ‘not drinkable’

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‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa

Employees received emails saying their jobs would be cut off at end of day in move called ‘wrong all around’

The Guardian - US

Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick As Secretary Of Commerce

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of Commerce, tasked with overseeing economic activities and promoting American businesses and trade. Senate confirms ...

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Howard Lutnick Likely To Be Nominated As Secretary Of Commerce

President-elect Trump considers Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick for secretary of Commerce, highlighting focus on business and economic issues.

Reason

Are Books and Brains Weapons? The U.S. Government Thinks So.

Sending user manuals, algorithms, and lines of code can be legally equivalent to exporting bombs.

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The Appointments Clause Goes Fishing

A successful appointments clause challenge to Regional Fishery Management Councils. (Updated to fix block quotes)

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. enacts law to exempt select fabs from environmental reviews

U.S. government streamlines fab projects by easing fab permits

Reason

Commerce Department Bans Chinese Car Components

Commerce Secretary Raimondo insists the rule "is a strictly national security action."

TechRadar

US ramps up pressure on Chinese EV imports as it proposes ban on products that pose threat to national security

The US Commerce Department has proposed new rules to block the sale of Chinese-made software and connected hardware in new EVs hailing from outside North America.

International Business Times

Biden Wants To Ban Chinese Software in US Vehicles

The proposal aims to protect the country from "new threats" to national security.

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. community groups want more rigorous environmental reviews of proposed semiconductor facilities

As the U.S. rushes to maintain semiconductor supremacy with the CHIPS Act, many are asking how these new fabs will affect the health of their workers and the community around them.

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. lawmakers request probe into Chinese router manufacturer TP-Link — letter cites cybersecurity vulnerabilities with TP-Link routers

Citing multiple vulnerabilities, hacking groups, and extensive use by military personnel and bases, two U.S. congressmen jointly requested the Department of Commerce investigate potential threats from TP-Link's Chinese-made routers.

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