Federal Judge Orders Refunds for Invalidated Tariffs
A federal judge in New York has ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding over $130 billion in tariffs that were invalidated by the Supreme Court last month. Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade stated that all importers of record affected by the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are entitled to refunds. The ruling, which follows a case brought by Atmus Filtration, marks a setback for the Trump administration as it seeks to implement a new 15% global tariff.
House Committee Votes to Subpoena Attorney General Bondi
The House Oversight Committee voted 24-19 to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Department of Justice's handling of Jeffrey Epstein case files, with five Republicans joining all Democrats in support of the motion. The subpoena follows frustrations over the DOJ's release of only 3 million of the 6 million pages related to Epstein's investigations, despite a congressional mandate for broader disclosure. Bondi previously testified about the department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which aimed to make most information public.
Senators Demand Intel Clarification on ACM Research Ties
A bipartisan group of six U.S. senators has requested Intel Corp. to clarify its relationship with ACM Research Inc., a semiconductor equipment manufacturer whose subsidiaries are on a Commerce Department blacklist due to national security concerns. The senators expressed worries that Intel might use technology from ACM's Chinese division, potentially compromising national security and allowing China access to Intel's chip manufacturing processes. This scrutiny follows Intel's receipt of significant U.S. taxpayer investment last year, when the government acquired a 10% stake for $8.9 billion.
US Military Deploys AI for Target Selection in Iran
The US military has deployed Anthropic's generative AI model, Claude, at scale for target selection and strike planning in its operations against Iran, marking a significant shift in military strategy. The AI system, integrated into Palantir's Maven Smart System, has enabled the rapid identification and prioritization of hundreds of targets, resulting in approximately 1,000 strikes within the first 24 hours of its use. This deployment occurs amid a paradox, as the Trump administration announced a ban on Anthropic from government systems just hours before the strikes began.
