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Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from day one to restore truth and transparency to the federal government

The Independent UK

White House institutes new rule in wake of Defense Secretary’s mystery absence

The White House is also conducting a review of each of the Cabinet agencies’ protocols in the event that someone needs to take over authority

The Independent UK

Austin was hospitalized for complications following treatment for prostate cancer

A statement from Walter Reed medical center is the first indication of why Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Day. It still doesn't answer why no one — including the president — was informed.

WEKU

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Austin treated for prostate cancer, Pentagon reveals - Roll Call

Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Jan. 1 due to complications from prostate cancer surgery, according to his doctors.

Roll Call

Biden's Aides Dive Deep into Border Deal Negotiations

An engaging insider look at White House involvement in ongoing border talks, marking an essential political juncture for immigration policy.

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Did Barack Obama Help Create Biden’s AI Plan?

President Joe Biden recently announced a new executive order targeting the sector of artificial intelligence

Zenger

Biden signs order on AI safeguards days ahead of international security summit

US President Joe Biden on Monday signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to balance the needs of cutting-edge technology companies with national security and consumer rights, creating an early set of guardrails that could be fortified by legislation and global agreements.

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Biden hails ‘bold action’ of US government with order on safe use of AI

Executive order also covers safety test results, privacy, civil rights, consumer protections and workers’ rights

The Guardian - UK

Biden wants to move fast on AI safeguards and will sign an executive order to address his concerns

President Joe Biden is signing a sweeping executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

Biden plans to step up government oversight of AI with new 'pressure tests'

The White House will require AI companies to test new systems and submit the results to the federal government. The goal is to mitigate some risks as the technology rapidly develops.

WEKU

Up First briefing: Effects of a shutdown; health workers may strike; Maui conspiracies

What will stay open if the government shuts down? Kaiser Permanente's health care workers near a nationwide walkout. How conspiracy theories spread in the wake of wildfires in Hawaii.

WEKU

The White House chief of staff says it's on House Republicans to avert a shutdown

Jeff Zients has been getting the White House prepared for the first government shutdown of the Biden administration. Here's what the chief of staff told NPR about it.

WEKU

Zoom cashed in on WFH—but even they want employees to return to office now

The company that helped foster the remote work revolution now doesn't want its employees working from home all the time.

Fortune

The White House and big tech companies release commitments on managing AI

Seven tech companies, including Google, Meta and OpenAI, have voluntarily made commitments on developing and managing artificial intelligence. But there isn't much accountability in the process.

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The Independent UK

Biden’s expletive-laden rants at staffers behind closed doors revealed

Biden reportedly grills aides until he reveals they do not know the answer to a question

The Independent UK

Biden privately loses his temper and yells at staffers, report claims

Biden reportedly grills aides until he reveals they do not know the answer to a question

Axios

Angry Joe: When President Biden loses his cool

In public, President Biden likes to whisper to make a point. In private, he’s prone to yelling.

Tribune News Service

Alaska to receive most per-capita aid in broadband funding rollout

WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration’s long-awaited allocation of high-speed internet funding will give 19 states at least $1 billion each in federal aid from a 2021 infrastructure law, with Alaska, West Virginia, Wyoming and Montana leading the list in per capita aid.

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Alaska to receive most per-capita aid in broadband funding rollout - Roll Call

The Biden administration’s allocation of high-speed internet funding will give 19 states at least $1 billion each in federal aid.

Axios

NBC News poll: Kamala Harris hits record low for VP net favorability

Just under half, 49%, of registered voters have a negative view of the vice president.

The Independent UK

Biden is set to announce how billions of dollars for expanding broadband access will be distributed

President Joe Biden will announce how much money each state is set to receive from the largest-ever federal investment in broadband expansion

Roll Call

Biden to announce state breakdown of 2021 law's broadband funding - Roll Call

Each state will get at least $100 million as Washington seeks to improve high-speed Internet access nationwide.

The Independent UK

Biden bringing on ex-labor secretary and DNC chair Tom Perez to help with implementation push

President Joe Biden has named Tom Perez, the former labor secretary and Democratic National Committee chairman, as a senior adviser and his liaison to state and local governments

WEKU

Biden is counting on Shalanda Young to cut a spending deal Republicans can live with

Biden is leaning on Young's experience negotiating on Capitol Hill to help him find a way to cut through the raw politics of Washington and find an agreement to lift the debt ceiling.

The Independent UK

CDC's Rochelle Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is resigning

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