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Congress Proposes $130 Annual Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners
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Congress Proposes $130 Annual Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners

Congress proposes $130 annual fee for EV owners in bipartisan transportation bill. Fee rises to $150 by 2029. Plug-in hybrids pay $35 yearly.

May 20, 20262 min read
Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee
Tech Policy & Regulation

Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee

A bipartisan bill in Congress would require EV and plug-in hybrid owners to pay $130 each year for road maintenance, targeting lost gas tax revenue.

May 20, 20262 min read
Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
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Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems

New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.

May 24, 20263 min read
Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics
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Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics

ICE awards $25 million iris scanning contract to Bi2 Technologies, expanding biometric surveillance and sparking privacy concerns.

May 24, 20263 min read
US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge
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US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge

A $2 billion US government investment in nine quantum computing startups is under fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the spending violates the CHIPS Act.

May 25, 20263 min read
NASA Mars Orbiter Bid Sparks Political Fight Over Fair Competition
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NASA Mars Orbiter Bid Sparks Political Fight Over Fair Competition

NASA's $700 million Mars orbiter contract solicitation raises questions about open competition as senators weigh in on the future of Mars exploration and sample return.

May 20, 20263 min read