Top economic officials from the U.S. and China will face off in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to try to avert an escalation of their trade war and ensure that a meeting happens next week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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As geopolitical threats grow, the U.S. must strengthen its defense industrial base and accelerate innovation. Technological superiority isn’t guaranteed. It must be earned through bold policy, targeted investment and support for innovators across the country. The INNOVATE Act, led by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), does just that by empowering one of our greatest national security assets: small businesses. At the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) in Bossier City, Louisiana, we see every day how collaboration and entrepreneurship fuel breakthroughs that support the warfighter. As a nonprofit that drives defense technology development, CIC works with government, industry and academia to identify and accelerate solutions. Small businesses lead the way thanks to their speed, flexibility and cost-effective innovations. We have seen firsthand how collaborating with small businesses not only strengthens national defense, but transforms communities. This timely legislation has the chance to create a renaissance in towns all over America by enabling small businesses to bypass roadblocks and navigate federal research and development (R&D) programs. Fueling innovation in all of America The INNOVATE Act lowers barriers to entry with streamlined awards, helping new players from across the country compete for funding. This expands the innovation pipeline and injects fresh ideas into the defense ecosystem. The CIC has seen this in action. Our defense initiative, STRIKEWERX, is the innovation hub for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Through its challenge events, we’ve sourced real-world solutions for aircrew alerting, B-52 refueling simulation, counter-drone systems and more. Our challenge events provide in-depth market research to AFGSC that uncover the best technology solutions from industry, small business and entrepreneurs. The INNOVATE Act builds on this model, unlocking innovation from every corner of America. Focusing on mission impact The INNOVATE Act restores federal research and development funding to its original purpose: merit-based seed funding for companies with a clear path to commercialization and real-world impact. It rejects the complacency of the status quo and affirms that innovation must serve the mission, not bureaucracy. The legislation recognizes that relying on a small group of repeat awardees dulls America’s competitive edge. Instead, it opens the door to new players with transformative ideas who have the passion to scale and a drive to serve. Scaling breakthroughs Crucially, the bill also creates Strategic Breakthrough Awards of up to $30 million to a long-term pipeline from prototype to production. With buy-in from acquisition officials and matching funds from private or public partners, these awards accelerate the most promising technologies into the hands of end users. For small businesses, this is the missing link. For national defense, it’s a force multiplier. A national security imperative If we are serious about preserving our technological superiority and preparing for tomorrow’s threats, we must support innovators who can deliver faster, smarter and more affordable solutions. The INNOVATE Act is not just a reform bill. It is a national security imperative. By modernizing and reauthorizing federal R&D funding, it ensures that America’s best ideas reach the warfighter. CIC is proud to support the INNOVATE Act and its bold vision for a more resilient, competitive, and innovative defense ecosystem. We urge Congress to act swiftly and pass this critical legislation. Our national security depends on it. Kevin Nolten is president of the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC). Located in Bossier City, Louisiana, CIC is the anchor of the 3,000-acre National Cyber Research Park and serves as the catalyst for the development and expansion of a knowledge-based workforce throughout the region. As a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation, CIC fosters collaboration among its partners and accelerates technology, research, and development.The post INNOVATE Act strengthens national defense by empowering small businesses first appeared on Federal News Network.

The seven-day operation, which could extend beyond a week, is aimed at boosting public safety, a White House official said.

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The top US cop Pam Bondi says Washington has seized more than $700 million in assets directly linked to Venezuela’s leftist President Nicolás Maduro, who the US accuse of being a narco-trafficker.

U.S. electronics chain Best Buy plans to expand the headcount at its Indian tech centre by over 40% in the next few months, a senior executive told Reuters, as more global corporations set up offices in the country to tap its growing talent pool.

Binance is working with Spanish bank BBVA to allow customers to hold their assets off the crypto exchange, Financial Times reported on Friday.

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US president says face-to-face improved relations with Ukrainian leader and demurs on trust in Vladimir Putin Asked to comment on his meeting at the Vatican with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump on Sunday expressed newfound sympathy for his Ukrainian counterpart, saying he “wants to do something good for his country” and “is working hard”. Reflecting on his conversation with the Ukrainian president in a “beautiful” setting, the US president also said that he was “surprised and disappointed, very disappointed” that Russia had bombed Ukraine after discussions between Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, and Trump’s peace envoy, Steve Witkoff. “I was very disappointed that missiles were flying, by Russia,” the US president said. Continue reading...