U.S. lawmakers propose bill to fight bias in tech companies’ algorithms
U.S. lawmakers proposed a bill on Wednesday that would require major tech companies to detect and remove any discriminatory biases embedded in their computer models, underscoring Washington’s growing interest in regulating Silicon Valley.
Trump signs orders targeting states’ power to slow energy projects
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders in the heart of the Texas energy hub on Wednesday targeting the power of states to delay natural gas, coal and oil projects as he looks to build support ahead of next year’s election.
No sign yet of Trump’s tax returns, increasing likelihood of court fight
The likelihood of a court fight over President Donald Trump’s tax returns grew on Wednesday when the U.S. Treasury Department said it would not meet a deadline set by Democratic legislators to provide them and Trump himself stuck to his refusal to publ…
Mnuchin says he needs more time to decide on releasing Trump’s taxes
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said his department needs more time to decide whether to release President Donald Trump’s tax returns, missing a Wednesday deadline set by a House of Representatives committee.
U.S. Senate bill mandates review of nuclear power cooperation with other nations
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation on Wednesday mandating that the executive branch disclose details about authorizations it gives companies on sharing sensitive nuclear energy information with countries looking to build reactor…
U.S. attorney general’s ‘spying’ remarks anger Democrats
Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday he would look into whether U.S. agencies illegally spied on President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, sparking criticism from Democrats who accused him of promoting a conspiracy theory.
Facebook, Google accused of anti-conservative bias at U.S. Senate hearing
Republican senators on Wednesday said Alphabet Inc’s Google, Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc discriminate against conservative viewpoints and suppress free speech, suggesting anti-trust action could be a solution.
Trump signs orders to stop states from delaying energy projects
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders in the heart of the Texas energy hub on Wednesday seeking to speed natural gas, coal and oil projects delayed by coastal states as he looks to build support ahead of next year’s election.
Top U.S. Senate Democrat says Barr should retract spying statement
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called on Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday to retract his statement that U.S. agencies spied on President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
Northrop Grumman wins $3.2 billion U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
Northrop Grumman Corp has been awarded a $3.2 billion U.S. defense contract for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye tactical airborne early warning aircraft, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
