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New York Times
an hour ago
- Politics
- New York Times
Experts Who Warn of Risks Posed by Chinese Students Are Skeptical of Trump Plan
The F.B.I. has spent decades investigating some professors and students from China suspected of using their studies to secretly spy for their home country. As the Trump administration tries a new, more aggressive effort to stop such activity, experts fear it will do more harm than good for American research. The plans the State Department announced this past week to revoke visas of some Chinese college students strike even some former spy-hunters as a heavy-handed attempt to solve a more complicated problem. 'The overall number of People's Republic of China students that actually pose some type of national security risk is relatively low compared to the number of students that will continue to support and further U.S. research,' said Greg Milonovich, a former F.B.I. agent who managed the counterintelligence division's academic alliance program as well as the national security higher education advisory board. In announcing the move late Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave few specifics, offering only that the U.S. government would 'aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.' How that vaguely defined standard will be enforced is not yet clear, but the directive is part of a broad campaign by the Trump administration to force major changes in American higher education. College campuses, administration officials say, are in crisis, and only the federal government is willing and able to fix the problems. The senior White House adviser Stephen Miller outlined on Friday what the administration viewed as a threat to its interests. 'We're not going to be awarding visas to individuals who have a risk of being engaged in any form of malign conduct in the United States, which of course would include espionage, theft of trade secrets, theft of technology or other actions that would degrade the security of our industrial base,' he said. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jamie Dimon says U.S. should stockpile bullets and tanks, not Bitcoin
Jamie Dimon says U.S. should stockpile bullets and tanks, not Bitcoin originally appeared on TheStreet. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Friday that the United States should be investing in military supplies — not Bitcoin — to protect its national security. Ironically, on May 19, Jamie Dimon told investors that JPMorgan will now allow clients to buy Bitcoin. He clarified the bank won't custody BTC and reiterated, 'I am not a fan.' The shift comes despite Dimon's long history of criticizing crypto, calling it 'fraud' and fit only for 'criminals.' Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California, Dimon argued that the country needs to prioritize essentials like 'guns, bullets, tanks, planes, drones, and rare earths,' rather than piling into digital assets. 'We shouldn't be stockpiling bitcoins,' he said. 'We know what we need. It's not a mystery.' His comments come months after President Trump signed an executive order to establish a U.S. Bitcoin reserve. But Dimon clearly sees the real risk elsewhere. Earlier in 2025, President Trump announced the creation of a national digital asset reserve, backing Bitcoin, XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). 'If there's a war in the South China Sea, we've got missiles for seven days,' he warned. 'That's not something we should be saying with a straight face. We need to act — not just talk.' While some of the panel's discussion focused on rising global tensions and economic policy, Dimon emphasized that America's biggest threat isn't China, but dysfunction at home. 'China's got its problems,' he said. 'What I'm more concerned about is us — our values, our capability, our management. That's the real enemy within.' The banking titan criticized the U.S. government's inability to execute effectively, calling it a 'Leviathan' that imposes burdens while failing to deliver. He called for reforms in education, healthcare, immigration, and tax policy — and a return to foundational American values. 'We need to celebrate free speech, enterprise, family, and faith,' Dimon said. 'And yes, we have to acknowledge our flaws — but that doesn't mean we diminish what makes this country great.' As per Kraken's price feeds, Bitcoin was down 1.6% in the past 24 hours, trading at $104,621 at press time. Jamie Dimon says U.S. should stockpile bullets and tanks, not Bitcoin first appeared on TheStreet on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared. Sign in to access your portfolio
The Verge
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Verge
Is Trump about to ban DJI drones — or help them avoid a ban?
The Washington Post is reporting that he's expected to sign executive orders on drones next week, suggesting they could 'end Chinese drone sales in the US.' That might be true, but the main action WaPo describes is 'the executive order could direct the U.S. intelligence community to accelerate reviews of whether Chinese drone makers DJI and Autel are national security risks' — which is exactly what DJI would like the US to do. DJI products will be automatically banned unless an agency finishes that review. If there's a review, there's a chance. DJI explains why it won't stop drones from flying over the White House — and what happens in a US ban Sean Hollister Feb 5
Globe and Mail
12 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Parsons to Present at Baird's 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference
CHANTILLY, Va., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) chair, president, and chief executive officer, Carey Smith, will present at Baird's 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m. Eastern Time. This presentation will be available live via webcast on the investor relations section of Parsons' website ( A replay of the webcast also will be available on the website for 30 days. About Parsons Corporation Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and intelligence, space and missile defense, transportation, environmental remediation, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we're making an impact.
Bloomberg
21 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
China Hawk Blames Beijing for Trump Visa Bans, Urges Reset
One of Washington's most vocal China critics defended the Trump administration's plan to revoke visas for Chinese students and called for a reset in bilateral ties, citing national security concerns. John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, accused the Chinese government of manipulating its students overseas, including pressuring them into espionage, in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Thursday.
