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Trump Administration's Views on Tech and Defense

Updated 2026-09-02 16:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz, while his administration backed OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit. Rep. Keith Self emphasized U.S. strategic priorities.

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The Hill
President Trump's administration is signaling support of OpenAI as it defends itself from a lawsuit brought by The New York Times over fair use of the outlet's content. The Times sued OpenAI in 2023 over the use of its journalism to train its systems and popular chatbots, which are used by millions
2026-09-02 15:50 UTC
The Hill
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Google does not have to break up its advertising technology business after finding last year that the search giant held an illegal monopoly over the industry. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema rejected the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) request to force Google t
2026-09-02 15:52 UTC
The Hill
U.S. Rep. Keith Self argues that the United States must prioritize reinforcing NATO and rebuilding its defense industrial capacity to deter Russian aggression in Europe rather than focusing solely on potential conflicts with China.
2026-09-02 16:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Wednesday floated changing the name of the Strait of Hormuz to the Trump Strait, despite the waterway not having a single owner. “Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than eve
2026-09-02 16:03 UTC
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