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DHS acknowledges possible Security incident
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it knows about a suspected data breach after a leak site made the claim.
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Trump signs order on robot and machine imports
The White House confirmed the president signed a proclamation to modify the entry of robotic systems, industrial equipment, and related components into the country.
FTC Investigation
FTC seeks data on dynamic pricing and pay practices
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting details about how eight major firms adjust prices for individual customers and determine employee compensation.
HotCongress Trades
Rep. Pete Sessions discloses selling Apple, Costco Wholesale and 26 other stocks
The filing, filed Oct 27, includes 32 trades in 28 stocks; the largest is a sale of $250,001 to $500,000 of AAPL on Oct 2. Others include COST, MSFT and GOOG.
Crypto Regulation
Treasury chief pledges to bridge crypto oversight divide
Scott Bessent stated the department will resolve regulatory inconsistencies between federal agencies without waiting for legislation. He viewed stablecoins as a mechanism to strengthen the dollar and boost demand for government debt.
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Sanders criticizes Microsoft tax breaks and workforce reductions
Senator Bernie Sanders called Microsoft's practices a scam, citing $19 billion in tax breaks and $134 billion in profits alongside 60,000 job cuts.
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Blumenthal accuses Google of prioritizing profits in classroom AI
Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized Google for aggressively promoting artificial intelligence in schools. He warned that the company's focus on revenue risks students' academic and emotional well-being.
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