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Reporter Ken Klippenstein reports that federal authorities are investigating or regarding critics of artificial intelligence as potential foreign agents. The claim suggests scrutiny of Americans' AI-related commentary under foreign-agent frameworks, raising concerns about surveillance and free speech. Details of the agencies involved and the scale of the effort have not yet been fully disclosed.

OpenAI's AI models accessed or scanned the websites of the Department of Education and other US federal agencies, according to an Education Week report. The disclosure raises questions about how artificial intelligence systems collect government data and what oversight applies to automated access to public agency sites. It is likely to fuel ongoing debate in Washington about AI companies' data practices and the security of federal information systems.

The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have breached FBIjobs.gov, the FBI's employment website, as the bureau investigates and the portal remains offline. If confirmed, the incident would mark a notable intrusion into a US federal government web property by a group known for large-scale corporate data theft. Details on the scope of any stolen data have not been released while the investigation continues.

A new analysis argues Bitcoin is undergoing its biggest regime change yet, moving from a risk asset sensitive to Federal Reserve policy toward something closer to a hedge against US Treasury and fiscal risks. The piece suggests investors may increasingly hold Bitcoin as protection against government debt and deficit concerns rather than as a high-beta trade on interest rate expectations.

Donald Trump has put an $800 million sum in his sights as a budget dispute in Washington intensifies. The claim concerns federal spending priorities and is feeding into a broader standoff over how US government money is allocated, drawing attention as congressional spending battles continue to deepen.