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national security
Regulations & Compliance EPA's Proposed Rule on Diesel Engine Derates Raises National Security Concerns
On July 9, 2026, the EPA proposed a rule that would stop new diesel engines from derating speed on emissions faults, instead giving a beep and light. The move follows EPA's admission that the current mandate causes economic hardship. The article covers the rule, related pardons, civil penalties ($45,268 per tampered vehicle), and exemptions for military vehicles.
Technology War Game Reveals Catastrophic Fallout from Chinese Cyberattack on US Water Supply
In a simulated cyberattack on US water utilities, a war game orchestrated by former CISA strategist Joshua Corman showed cascading failures across food refrigeration, drug manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals. The scenario, tied to Chinese military hackers from Volt Typhoon, forced insurance executives to allocate scarce resources under extreme pressure.
Technology Pentagon Investigates Dialog Data Exposure That Unmasked National Security Officials
A data exposure at Dialog, the private events group cofounded by Peter Thiel, leaked personal information of multiple US national security personnel, including an NSC intelligence official and an active-duty intelligence officer. The Pentagon's operations security team is examining the matter. The exposure, caused by a misconfigured website, affected 222 registrants.
Technology DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit
The Department of Justice sided with Elon Musk's xAI in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP over unpermitted natural gas turbines at a Mississippi data center, arguing that stopping their use threatens national security. The DOJ filed to dismiss the lawsuit, stating the turbines power AI models used for military operations, including strikes against Iran.
Technology Why sovereignty has become the new measure of cyber resilience
The article argues that data sovereignty is the new benchmark for cyber resilience, driven by geopolitical risks, regulatory demands, and eroding trust in overseas data protection. It highlights economic impacts like the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack and outlines three key developments pushing sovereignty to the top of enterprise and national security agendas.
UK Business Secretary Criticizes Foreign Sale of ARM Holdings
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle expressed regret over the foreign sale of ARM Holdings, a major UK tech firm, to Japan's Softbank. He emphasized the need for policies to retain tech companies in the UK, citing recent government initiatives.
Technology Trump's Spy-Chief Pick Threatens Surveillance Authority
President Trump's nomination of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence threatens the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The appointment has stalled bipartisan efforts to extend the surveillance authority, crucial for national security.