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Carney Says Ukraine Starlink Case Underscores Risk of US Tech Reliance

Colin Henderson

 Summarize Nojoud Al MalleesOctober 23, 2026 at 8:03 AM EDT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, welcomes Mark Carney during in Ankara on Oct. 22.Photographer: Adem Altan/AFP/Getty Images Mark Carney said he’s concerned about the manipulation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system that has made it harder for Ukraine to defend itself, and suggested Elon Musk’s reported involvement shows why he’s focused on making Canada less dependent on any one country or technology.  The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Musk ordered speed limits on the military-grade version of Starlink, hampering the ability of Ukraine’s defense forces in the battle against Russia. The Journal also said US President Donald … Continue reading Carney Says Ukraine Starlink Case Underscores Risk of US Tech Reliance

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Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Idrees AliSeptember 27, 202611:46 AM EDTUpdated 2 hours ago WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Sept 27 (Reuters) – AIrequires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an ‌interview that aired on Sunday, calling for legislation to be passed in Congress. “You need law enforcement and the politicians to get into the discussion about what safeguards and monitoring look like,” Gates said in a taped interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” program. “And that has to be a required thing.” A sudden groundswell has risen in favor of federal intervention after OpenAI said in July that an autonomous AI agent went rogue … Continue reading Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

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“UNITED KINGDOM Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US

Colin Henderson

Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US Summary Security ramped up at UK base used by US air forces RAF Fairford used to strike Iranian missile sites Men detained on suspected explosives offences Police say they believe situation is contained British police arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences near an airbase used by the US ‌to strike Iranian targets, while Army bomb disposal experts searched vehicles and homes were evacuated in the “major incident” on Sunday. The British government, which gave authorisation to the US to use RAF Fairford to strike Iranian missile … Continue reading “UNITED KINGDOM Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US

Canada, Risk, US

Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S.

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Sept. 23, 2026 In a wide-ranging interview, the Canadian leader laid out a detailed vision for breaking his country’s dependency on the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said that he had prepared over the past year for the “extreme tail risk” that President Trump might order military action against Canada, but disclosed that the two men have spoken “frequently,” even since trade talks collapsed last month, describing a tense, evolving relationship. In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times at its headquarters in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, Mr. Carney described in meticulous detail how … Continue reading Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S.

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Top US Lobby Firm Had Hidden Ties to Iran, Russia Oil Tycoons

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Qorvis worked for companies that authorities say are overseen by sanctioned kingpins. The firm says it doesn’t take sanctioned money. Ben BartensteinSeptember 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT In early March, as the war in Iran sent oil prices soaring above $100 per barrel, executives at a Washington-based lobbying firm called Qorvis made an unusual suggestion to senior US officials, according to people familiar with the matter: The Trump administration should relax some sanctions on Iran and Russia to help stabilize the market. Within days, the Treasury Department issued short-term waivers allowing the sale and offloading of Iranian … Continue reading Top US Lobby Firm Had Hidden Ties to Iran, Russia Oil Tycoons

Economics, US

MacroPolicy Perspectives,

Colin Henderson

Some highlights from what we have been writing, reading, and talking about in August. Sep 9th 2026 Chair Warsh’s inaugural Jackson Hole speech was viewed as an important step toward rebuilding Fed credibility and setting the stage for a September rate hike, without explicitly committing to one. Warsh emphasized that inflation has remained above the Fed’s 2% target for five years, unemployment remains low and stable, and financial conditions are difficult to characterize as restrictive, suggesting the economy can withstand—and may require—tighter monetary policy. He firmly reaffirmed the 2% PCE inflation target, described the labor market as “quite stable,” and acknowledged … Continue reading MacroPolicy Perspectives,

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Republicans seize on Michigan progressives’ wins, but party is split on socialism message

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Nathan LayneAugust 5, 20265:09 PM EDTUpdated 15 hours ago Aug 5 (Reuters) – Republicans seized on victories by two progressive candidates in Michigan primaries to portray Democrats as increasingly far left, with President Donald Trump labeling Michigan’s U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “Communist loser.” The swift attacks by Trump and national party officials underscored a broader effort by Republicans to shift the focus of November’s midterm elections from the economic concerns of voters that have weighed on Trump’s approval ratings. Jumpstart your morning with the latest legal news delivered straight to your inbox from The Daily Docket newsletter. Sign up here. Advertisement · … Continue reading Republicans seize on Michigan progressives’ wins, but party is split on socialism message

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How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Helen CosterAugust 6, 20266:08 AM EDTUpdated August 6, 2026 NEW YORK, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms — and sidestep the traditional gatekeepers of the Democratic establishment. For Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb, a Democratic socialist who recently prevailed in a congressional primary against a more moderate rival, appearances on programs like “The Majority Report with Sam Seder” and “Breaking Points” played a key role in his political … Continue reading How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

intel, Military, US

US officials push back on reports of dangerously low munitions supplies

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Experts warn that low stockpiles of air defence interceptors as a result of the war on Iran leave the US vulnerable. Joseph Stepansky The White House and Pentagon have pushed back on a slate of recent reports indicating that supplies of both offensive and defensive weapons have dropped dangerously low after five months of war on Iran. Experts have said that low supplies of air defence interceptors, particularly those used in Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) air defence systems, may pose a particular threat to US forces, with knock-on effects for allies in the region and beyond. … Continue reading US officials push back on reports of dangerously low munitions supplies

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White House’s AI framework close-hold fuels industry concerns

Colin Henderson

Aug 5, 2026, 4:43am EDTSHARE Dado Ruvic/Illustration via Reuters  The Trump administration told a handful of tech firms Tuesday that it will not publicly release its new framework for voluntary government reviews of advanced AI models, people familiar with the meeting told Semafor.  The decision, reported first by Axios, is fueling industry concerns that firms not briefed on the framework may not opt in to government review because they don’t know enough about it.  Ironically, administration officials also told AI firms they would host a public event touting the framework later this month, the people said.  “The Trump team appears destined to give … Continue reading White House’s AI framework close-hold fuels industry concerns