Biden's cybersecurity plan expands requirements for critical infrastructureSoftware makers could also be held liable for security flaws.By J. Fingas, 03.02.2023
Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EUThe framework is meant to guard against surveillance.By J. Fingas, 10.07.2022
President Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor productionThe measure sets aside $52 billion for domestic chipmakers.By I. Bonifacic, 08.09.2022
House passes CHIPS Act, preparing semiconductor bill to become lawPresident Biden is ready to sign the measure.By J. Fingas, 07.28.2022
Senate passes bill to boost US chip manufacturingThe CHIPS and Science Act could help the US compete with China.By J. Fingas, 07.27.2022
White House launches a website to help people cope with extreme heatHeat.gov deals with the realities of climate change.By J. Fingas, 07.27.2022
Biden's latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farmsThere's also more funding to cope with climate-related disasters.By J. Fingas, 07.20.2022
White House proposes standards for national EV charging networkChargers might be more reliable and easier to use.By J. Fingas, 06.09.2022
Hitting the Books: US regulators are losing the fight against Big TechDespite a rising antitrust tide, monopolies just keep sailing along.By A. Tarantola, 05.08.2022
Biden administration cracks down on 3D-printed 'ghost guns'The new rule makes dealers serialize 3D-printed firearms.By J. Fingas, 04.11.2022
White House briefed TikTok influencers on Russia's invasion of UkraineThe administration is trying to fight misinformation and steer the discussion.By J. Fingas, 03.11.2022
Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency opens the door for a US coinThe initiative will explore the risks and potential of crypto.By J. Fingas, 03.09.2022
EPA objects to US Postal Service plan to buy a new gas-powered delivery fleetThe Biden administration wants zero-emissions mail vehicles.By J. Fingas, 02.03.2022
Biden name checks Apple and Microsoft in right to repair speechThe president provided an update on an executive order he signed last summer.By K. Holt, 01.25.2022
US warns global chip shortage will likely last through 2022"We aren't even close to being out of the woods."By J. Fingas, 01.25.2022
President Biden signs memo to help improve military cybersecurityWhether this will lead to meaningful upgrades isn't clear.By J. Fingas, 01.19.2022
Biden administration announces new measures to upgrade power gridThe White House wants to clean up and harden the country's energy infrastructure. By I. Bonifacic, 01.12.2022
US greenhouse emissions increased by 6.2 percent last yearMore people driving contributed to the increase.By I. Bonifacic, 01.10.2022
Biden orders federal buildings, vehicles to adopt renewable energy by 2050It's a long timeline, but still presents some huge challenges.By J. Fingas, 12.08.2021
White House reportedly discouraged Intel from boosting chip production in ChinaSecurity may have been the main concern.By J. Fingas, 11.13.2021