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Trump Imposes Travel Ban on 12 Countries, Citing National Security

US President Donald Trump issued a travel ban affecting 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, citing national security concerns, including terrorism, visa overstays, and lack of cooperation from the governments of the listed countries.

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Rivolier Acquires Verney-Carron, Securing French Arms Manufacturing

On June 4, 2024, Rivolier acquired Verney-Carron, the last French small-caliber weapons manufacturer, after a previous bid failed in 2022, securing 55 of 67 jobs and a €2 million investment to restart production, beating out the Belgian FN Browning Group.

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Chinese National Charged with Smuggling Potential Bioweapon into US

A Chinese national, Zunyong Liu, was charged with smuggling fusarium graminearum, a toxic fungus classified as a potential bioweapon, into the US via Detroit Metropolitan Airport in July 2023; his girlfriend, a University of Michigan researcher, is also implicated.

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Chinese Scientists Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus into US

Two Chinese scientists, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were charged with smuggling the toxic fungus Fusarium graminearum into the US in July 2024; Jian, a member of the Chinese Communist Party, hid the fungus in her backpack, while Liu, who had previously worked at the University of Michigan lab wher...

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US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Double to 50%, Raising Economic Concerns

US tariffs on steel and aluminum doubled to 50% on Wednesday, impacting various sectors from carmakers to can manufacturers, raising concerns about increased prices and job losses despite the administration's assertion that it is crucial for national security and the economy.

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Trump Administration Reorganizes AI Safety Institute, Shifting Focus to Innovation

The Trump administration replaced the U.S. AI Safety Institute with the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, shifting its focus from risk assessment to promoting innovation while claiming to maintain national security standards, despite lacking specifics on how the change will impact AI safety.

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Trump's New Travel Ban Restricts Entry from 19 Countries

President Trump issued a travel ban impacting 19 countries, fully restricting entry for citizens of 12 and partially restricting entry for citizens of 7, citing security concerns and high visa overstay rates; the ban takes effect June 9th.

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Trump Administration's Expanded Use of Polygraph Tests Raises Concerns

The Trump administration's increased use of polygraph tests in federal agencies beyond pre-employment screenings or periodic checks for national security and law enforcement raises concerns about its weaponization for intimidation, despite a history of unreliability in detecting spies and lack of sc...

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Chinese National Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus into US

A 34-year-old Chinese national, Zunyong Liu, was charged with smuggling the toxic fungus fusarium graminearum into the US, intending to use it for research at a University of Michigan lab where his girlfriend works; the FBI alleges this poses grave national security concerns.

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U.S. Army Exceeds 2025 Recruiting Goal Four Months Early

The U.S. Army surpassed its 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 by June 1, four months early, due to a new preparatory course, professionalized recruiting force, and increased bonuses, reversing prior years' shortfalls.

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Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Potential Agroterrorism Weapon into U.S.

Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a potential agroterrorism weapon, into the U.S. via Detroit Metropolitan Airport, allegedly with Chinese government funding and for research at the University of Michigan; Jian's ties to the Chines...

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Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Crop Pathogen

A Chinese researcher at the University of Michigan and her boyfriend were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus causing billions in global crop losses annually, into the US; the fungus was found in the boyfriend's backpack at Detroit airport.

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