Tech giants Microsoft, Google, and xAI have agreed to allow the US federal government to access new artificial intelligence models for national security testing. The agreements follow a Pentagon deal with seven technology companies to use AI in classified systems. The moves aim to identify threats from cyber attacks to military misuse before deployment.

May 5, 2026

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US President Signs Homeland Security Funding Bill, Ending Partial Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a bill restoring funding to the Department of Homeland Security, ending an 11-week partial government shutdown. The bill does not fund ICE or CBP, though both agencies have existing budgets. The shutdown, triggered by a dispute over immigration enforcement reforms, left federal workers unpaid and disrupted airport operations.

Apr 30, 2026