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The US House passed a temporary spending bill on September 9, keeping the government funded through December 11 and avoiding a shutdown before the November midterms. The measure now heads to President Trump for signature.
The US Justice Department has announced the disruption of a China-linked cyber operation targeting sensitive government agencies including NASA, the Senate and the Fed, by disabling two attack platforms operated by a Chinese company. The infrastructure had been used to compromise networks since 2018, with recent breaches at Energy Department labs and other US entities.
A special Air Force One flight carried no President, only the Vice President, who asked reporters a probing question before takeoff. The journey tested the aircraft’s operations and left a lasting impression on those aboard.
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.
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.
