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New court filing reveals Pentagon told Anthropic the two sides were nearly aligned — a week after Trump declared the relationship kaput
TechCrunch· 2026-03-21 01:40
Core Argument - Anthropic challenges the Pentagon's claim that it poses an "unacceptable risk to national security," asserting that the government's case is based on misunderstandings and unraised claims during prior negotiations [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - Anthropic submitted two sworn declarations to a California federal court as part of its lawsuit against the Department of Defense [2]. - A hearing is scheduled for March 24 before Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco [2]. - The dispute originated when President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the termination of ties with Anthropic due to the company's refusal to permit unrestricted military use of its AI technology [2]. Group 2: Key Personnel Involved - The declarations were submitted by Sarah Heck, Anthropic's Head of Policy, and Thiyagu Ramasamy, the Head of Public Sector [3]. - Heck, a former National Security Council official, was present at a critical meeting with Defense Secretary Hegseth [4]. - Ramasamy has experience managing AI deployments for government clients at Amazon Web Services and has been instrumental in integrating Anthropic's Claude models into national security settings [9]. Group 3: Claims and Counterclaims - Heck refutes the government's assertion that Anthropic sought approval over military operations, stating that such a demand was never made during negotiations [5]. - She highlights that concerns about Anthropic potentially altering its technology mid-operation were not raised until the government's court filings [6]. - Ramasamy counters the claim that Anthropic could interfere with military operations, explaining that once deployed in a secure system, Anthropic has no access to the technology [10]. Group 4: Security and Compliance - Ramasamy emphasizes that Anthropic employees have undergone U.S. government security clearance vetting, which is required for access to classified information [12]. - He asserts that Anthropic is unique among AI companies in having cleared personnel who developed AI models for classified environments [12]. Group 5: Government's Position - Anthropic's lawsuit argues that the supply-chain risk designation is government retaliation for its views on AI safety, violating the First Amendment [13]. - The government contends that Anthropic's refusal to allow military use of its technology is a business decision, not protected speech, and that the designation is a national security measure [14].
'Profoundly boxed in': Trump STUCK without any good options in Iran?
MSNBC· 2026-03-19 04:30
his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, went in front of Congress to talk about what the intelligence community has actually learned about the threats around the world and where things stand in iran here's a bit the icss is the regime in iran appears to be intact but largely degraded due to attacks on its leadership and military capabilities was it the assessment of the intelligence community that there was a quote imminent nuclear threat posed by the Iranian regime yes or no senator the only ...
MAGA conspiracy theorist Joe Kent finds red line, quits Trump administration over Iran war
MSNBC· 2026-03-17 21:31
It is day 18 of the war with Iran and here's where things stand. 13 U .S. soldiers have been killed. More than 200 troops have been injured.MORE THAN 2 ,000 PEOPLE ARE DEAD ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST. THE ISRAELI MILITARY SAYS IT HAS KILLED A TOP LEADER OF THE IRANIAN REGIME, RAISING THE POSSIBILITY THAT HARD-LINERS THERE WILL DOUBLE DOWN ON FIGHTING THE THE WAR. HERE AT HOME AS GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE AND TRUMP'S CHIEF ECONOMIC ADVISER INSISTS THAT THE IMPACT ON THE AVERAGE CONSUMER IS THE LAST OF THE DIVI ...
BREAKING: Trump says U.S. launched bombing raid on Iran’s Kharg Island
MSNBC· 2026-03-14 01:25
Trump has announced the U .S. launched a bombing raid on Karg Island of a strategically vital hub, often referred to as Iran's oil lifeline. The strikes notably did not destroy the island, something experts say would have driven gas prices up even higher.Joining us now, David Rode, MSNOW national security reporter, and Miles Taylor, former DHS chief of staff and founder of Defiance .org. David Layout for us the significance of Karg Island. And specifically, my big question here that I would have asked you b ...
Trump’s top promises IMPLODE with Iran War and job losses
MSNBC· 2026-03-08 03:49
THERE ARE NEW QUESTIONS TONIGHT ABOUT DONALD TRUMP'S PLAN IN IRAN AFTER HIS LATEST COMMENTS ABOUT THE WAR. HE JUST SPOKE TO REPORTERS ON AIR FORCE ONE AFTER ATTENDING THE DIGNIFIED TRANSFER OF SIX U .S. SOLDIERS WHO WERE KILLED BY AN IRANIAN DRONE IN KUWEIT LAST WEEK.TRUMP DIDN'T RULE OUT PUTTING BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN IRAN SAYING HE WOULD DO IT QUOTE POSSIBLY FOR A VERY GOOD REASON. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE DOESN'T WANT THE KURDS TO GO INTO IRAN AND quote, make the war any more complex than it already is. The ...
JEFFREY EPSTEIN WAS A CONSTRUCT?
The Diary Of A CEO· 2026-03-07 22:06
While it's a real name, Jeffrey Epstein and he has a real birth certificate and grew up in a real way, the picture that is presented to the world is not authentic. He wasn't a billionaire. What he was is a construct.For one thing, the his earning path is highly suspect. Money, wealth, private jet, private island, fun, not married, young girls, lots of things. the money uh $500 million of money came from Les Wexner who's a wealthy guy who uh owns Victoria's Secret notator to the state of Israel.And $500 mill ...
IS THIS WHY THE EPSTEIN FILES ARE SEALED?
The Diary Of A CEO· 2026-03-06 16:44
I learned today, for example, that I'm in the Epstein files. >> Oh, really. >> And here's the way I'm in there.>> Three million documents and many of them are emails that people have sent at different times. Some of the most famous people in the world have sent emails to Epstein and now those are all out there in the public to see. >> Some of it I I don't talk about because I have a fair amount of inside information and I'm just watchful about not getting near the line.But >> what do you mean by inside info ...
US lawmakers raise concerns over Intel's testing of tools made by Chinese-linked firm
Reuters· 2026-03-05 00:53
Core Viewpoint - A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has raised national security concerns regarding Intel's testing of chipmaking tools from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to China, which could potentially compromise sensitive information and U.S. semiconductor manufacturing leadership [1]. Group 1: National Security Concerns - Lawmakers, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Tom Cotton, expressed worries that ACM Research's operations within Intel could expose cutting-edge chipmaking processes to Chinese military companies [1]. - ACM Research has customers that include sanctioned Chinese firms such as YMTC, CXMT, and SMIC, raising questions about the potential transfer of sensitive information from Intel to these entities [1]. Group 2: Intel's Response and Compliance - Intel stated that ACM tools are not utilized in its semiconductor production processes and emphasized its compliance with U.S. laws and regulations [1]. - The company engages regularly with the U.S. government on security matters, indicating a proactive approach to addressing these concerns [1]. Group 3: Legislative Actions and Implications - The House Selection Committee on China has reviewed reports of ACM Research selling semiconductor manufacturing equipment to U.S. manufacturers, which raises concerns about national security [1]. - Lawmakers highlighted Intel's unique responsibilities due to U.S. government ownership stakes, questioning whether taxpayer dollars are being used to support activities that could threaten U.S. interests [1].
Iran Planned for Succession. Then Came War
Bloomberg Television· 2026-03-03 13:48
Iran Supreme Leader Ali Kami was killed in a targeted strike over the weekend. Iran was preparing as you said they also had a plan for the death of the Supreme Leader. What do we know about it.There isn't any public information on what the strategy is or what the the type of strategy that Iranian officials or himself and his advisers designed for Iran. We've seen reports over the past couple of weeks that since June there has been um a restructuring, a recalibration, a real serious effort to just strategize ...
America’s $10 Trillion War Machine Still Runs on Chinese Rare Earths
Yahoo Finance· 2026-03-03 12:00
Core Insights - The U.S. defense industry is facing a critical supply chain issue regarding rare earth materials, particularly in the production of F-35 fighters, which were temporarily halted due to the use of Chinese materials [1][2] - REalloys is positioning itself as a key player in the North American rare earth supply chain by converting rare-earth oxides into finished metals at its facility in Ohio, thereby reducing reliance on Chinese processing [4][7] Supply Chain Dynamics - The U.S. has historically depended on China for the conversion of rare earth oxides into usable metals, which has given Beijing significant pricing power and supply leverage [5][19] - REalloys has secured partnerships and agreements to ensure a steady supply of heavy rare earths, including a deal with the Saskatchewan Research Council and agreements in Greenland, Kazakhstan, and Brazil [3][11][12][13] Government Support and Policy Changes - The U.S. government is increasingly recognizing the national security implications of rare earth supply chains, leading to updated procurement rules that will prohibit the use of Chinese-origin materials in defense systems starting in 2027 [15][20] - Federal initiatives, including the Defense Production Act, are channeling capital into domestic rare earth processing and metallization efforts, with the Export-Import Bank of the United States offering up to $200 million in financing for REalloys [16][17] Production Capacity and Future Plans - REalloys plans to expand its processing capacity to approximately 3,000 tonnes per year of NdPr metal and 245 tonnes per year of heavy rare earth metals like dysprosium and terbium, which are critical for defense applications [10] - The company is utilizing advanced metallurgical processes to produce high-purity, defense-grade metals, thereby re-establishing a crucial part of the supply chain within North America [8][9]