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Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
“During the Biden administration, the US began more broadly restricting sales of A.I. chips to China out of concern the technology would help China advance militarily. But Mr. Trump eased some of those limits after lobbying by Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang.”
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Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
BREAKING: Iran announces it has now lifted its self-imposed 2,000 kilometre range limit on ballistic missiles, bringing targets in Europe and remote US military bases in reach.
"This restriction has been lifted for us," IRGC spokesman Mohebbi said, adding that "Today, any point from which we feel a serious threat to the country can be our target."
It follows an order from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who told commanders to prepare an "immediate and geographically unrestricted response to any threat" and to demonstrate the capability in practice rather than make statements.
Iran's Khorramshahr missile is already assessed to reach around 3,000 km, and in March 2026 Iran launched two of them toward Diego Garcia around 4,000 km away, suggesting an even greater reach.
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
I spent two years working with Stephen Miller.
His appointment as White House chief of staff is among the most dangerous personnel decisions in the history of our republic.
I say that without reservation.
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
[AlertDC] On Saturday, November 7, 2026, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, a production crew will be filming in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and intermittent traffic closures that motorists should manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
The incoming Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says he will investigate Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang allegedly getting honey trapped by an alleged Chinese spy who allegedly pushed him to push the White Hosue to ease tech export restrictions on China.
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
(FT) - The US government believes Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang had a romantic relationship with a Chinese woman who was recruited to spy for China’s main intelligence agency, according to people familiar with the matter.
@FT $NVDA
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Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
AI is 30% technology and 70% something else 🧭
The organizations seeing the greatest return from AI are investing in more than technology.
Discover how to create an AI roadmap that turns ambition into sustainable business value: gtnr.it/3V9xqBJ
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
NEW: Judge Reyes intends to appoint Jessie K. Liu—former US Attorney for the District of Columbia during the first Trump administration—to serve as special master to investigate whether DOJ or Department of Interior counsel have committed ethical violations in the golf course case.
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
76% of CEOs expect AI to have the greatest impact on their industries within the next three years—driving a race to capture value.
But without the right talent strategy, progress can stall.
🤖 Discover key insights on aligning talent strategy with your AI ambitions: gtnr.it/4zQnCLO
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
Jared Kushner is set to go to Abu Dhabi next week to negotiate for the Trump administration.
Unless and until he gets confirmed by the Senate, that's illegal under the Appointments Clause of the Constitution. We sued to enforce the law. axios.com/2026/11/03/us-russ…
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
BREAKING: The US has just issued new security alerts for Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Lebanon, warning all Americans of sudden escalation in the Middle East causing severe flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions.
The alert also warns of an "increased threat of armed attacks by Iran targeting US government officials in the region."
The alerts come after a US fighter jet strike on an Iranian missile launcher on Qeshm Island a short while ago, and Iran's issuance of Code 100, its highest level of alert, for all armed forces.
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
Corruption was one of the top issue for voters on Tuesday & we heard them
First up for us & our partners: asking VA to examine whether border czar Tom Homan reported the $50,000 in cash he allegedly took from undercover FBI agents
Stay tuned. We’re just getting started 👇 -TN
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
Isn’t Schumer’s first move to make clear the future senate won’t vote on any Iran war budget while Hegseth is SecDef? If Trump fires H before, he looks like he’s capitulating to Dems. If he keeps him, Schumer has set the groundwork for impeachment with GOP support. 1/
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan indefinitely blocked the Trump administration late Thursday from beginning construction on a 250-foot arch, which a planning commission had approved hours earlier after a contentious online meeting.
Read more from Fallon Gallagher and Casey Gannon: ms.now/news/judge-temporaril…
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
Amy Acton: Kindness is on the ballot.
Adam Hamilton: This was a rebuke of unkindness and cruelty in DC.
James Talarico: A politics of division is no match for a politics of love.
This election was a character test. MAGA failed. Voters delivered a clear message:
Make America GOOD Again.
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
JUST IN: US Attorney whose office oversaw Trump's election conspiracy probe resigns reut.rs/4t3PslP
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
HHS employees are grieving another devastating loss, against a backdrop of layoffs, workplace trauma and fear. @jory_heckman captures the toll on a workforce already under strain. buff.ly/ZERL1Kq
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
The WH said Starlink was a gift
Funny kind of gift. The govt has agreed to pay SpaceX nearly $1.2 million for WH service & won’t say if it covers the gift
Our @DDFund_ Musk report caught 3 of the payments & the Post found a 4th
The whole picture👇 -TN
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Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
The @FBI and our partners are seeing malicious cyber activity targeting industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems around the world. These systems help keep food, medicine, and other products at safe temperatures and are widely used across critical infrastructure sectors.
Attackers are targeting electronic temperature and refrigeration controllers, particularly in grocery stores and cold storage facilities. In at least one recent incident, attackers targeted refrigeration components at three foreign blood service facilities.
While this attack was unsuccessful due to the proper alert mechanisms in place, security weaknesses in unpatched or internet-accessible controllers can allow attackers to change system settings, potentially causing inventory loss and equipment damage.
The FBI urges organizations using these systems to take the following steps:
➡️ Take controllers off the public internet
➡️ Put access behind a firewall
➡️ Change default passwords
➡️ Learn how vendors configure devices
➡️ Set safe temperature limits
➡️ Ensure alerts reach the right contacts
For technical details and more information on how to protect these systems, read our advisory: ic3.gov/CSA/2026/261105.pdf
Michele Mikkelsen retweeted
Internet-exposed or unpatched refrigeration controllers can be exploited to alter temperatures, trigger heating or defrost cycles & disrupt cold chain operations. Read our joint Fact Sheet with federal partners for mitigations. 👉 go.dhs.gov/59J
ALT The image shows a digital illustration of a shield symbol against a background of circuitry, representing cybersecurity. On the right are logos of CISA, FBI, USDA, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Transportation. The text reads: "Joint Fact Sheet. US Government Partners Urge Hardening Industrial Refrigeration and Cold Chain Monitoring Systems."