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Senate Democrats Seek Ethics Probe into White House Aid for Starlink Deals

A group of Senate Democrats has urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to open an ethics investigation into whether the Trump administration intervened in trade negotiations to benefit SpaceX’s Starlink, including securing favorable tariff terms and licensing from foreign governments, following reports of direct White House involvement.

2025-05-14T17:23:03.953265-07:00

Associated Press

UK High Court reviews challenge to F-35 component exports amid Gaza conflict

2025-05-13T03:17:25.185393-07:00

Financial Times

Comac C919’s Reliance on US Suppliers Imperils China’s Challenge to Boeing and Airbus

2025-05-05T21:33:49.115376-07:00

Aviation Week

China Imposes Tariffs and Rare Earth Export Controls on U.S. in Retaliation

2025-04-04T10:09:21.007261-07:00

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United Press International

Senate Democrats Seek Ethics Probe into White House Aid for Starlink Deals A group of Senate Democrats has urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to open an ethics investigation into whether the Trump administration intervened in trade negotiations to benefit SpaceX’s Starlink, including securing favorable tariff terms and licensing from foreign governments, following reports of direct White House involvement.

2025-05-14T17:23:03.953265-07:00

Senate Democrats Seek Ethics Probe into White House Aid for Starlink Deals

Associated Press

UK High Court reviews challenge to F-35 component exports amid Gaza conflict Human rights organisations have launched a High Court judicial review challenging the UK government’s decision to export components for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, arguing the supplies breach UK arms export rules and international law given potential use in Gaza operations. The government must now defend its licensing regime.

2025-05-13T03:17:25.185393-07:00

UK High Court reviews challenge to F-35 component exports amid Gaza conflict

Financial Times

Campaigners File Legal Bid to Halt UK Exports of F-35 Parts to Israel UK campaigners and a Palestinian human rights organisation have filed for a judicial review seeking to block government export licences for F-35 fighter jet components bound for Israel, arguing the parts underpin extensive devastation in Gaza and breach UK arms export rules.

2025-05-11T21:09:28.526624-07:00

Campaigners File Legal Bid to Halt UK Exports of F-35 Parts to Israel

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DOJ Declines to Prosecute Universities Space Research Association After Voluntary Self-Disclosure The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division has issued a formal declination to prosecute the Universities Space Research Association, citing the group's voluntary self-disclosure and full cooperation in an investigation of potential national security and export control violations. The decision highlights DOJ’s emphasis on incentivizing compliance.

2025-05-11T08:46:22.236682-07:00

DOJ Declines to Prosecute Universities Space Research Association After Voluntary Self-Disclosure

Aviation Week

China to Crack Down on Smuggling of Critical Minerals Amid Export Ban China said it will intensify efforts to stem smuggling of strategic critical minerals, including rare earths and precious metals used in semiconductors and weapons. The crackdown underpins Beijing's export ban, designed to curb US access to resources essential for advanced electronics and defense production.

2025-05-09T14:59:29.973241-07:00

China to Crack Down on Smuggling of Critical Minerals Amid Export Ban

TechCrunch

US Leverages Tariff Threats to Push Starlink Approvals, Leaked Cables Reveal Leaked State Department cables reveal that the Trump administration urged countries threatened with US tariffs to greenlight licensing for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet. The strategy underscores the intertwining of US trade policy and diplomatic pressure in accelerating Starlink’s global rollout.

2025-05-07T12:45:23.786642-07:00

US Leverages Tariff Threats to Push Starlink Approvals, Leaked Cables Reveal

Financial Times

Comac C919’s Reliance on US Suppliers Imperils China’s Challenge to Boeing and Airbus China’s Comac C919, touted as a homegrown competitor to Boeing and Airbus narrowbodies, depends on key components from US suppliers. Escalating trade tensions and potential export restrictions risk supply chain disruptions, threatening the program’s production targets, international certification timeline and China’s broader ambitions in commercial aviation.

2025-05-05T21:33:49.115376-07:00

Comac C919’s Reliance on US Suppliers Imperils China’s Challenge to Boeing and Airbus

Wall Street Journal

F-35 Production Set for Cost Hike as U.S. Tariffs Hit Foreign Suppliers The F-35, the world’s most expensive weapon system, is poised for a price increase after Washington imposed tariffs that could impact its foreign supply chain. With key components sourced internationally, the program faces potential delays and budget overruns as costs for parts from Europe and beyond rise.

2025-05-05T02:59:11.041304-07:00

F-35 Production Set for Cost Hike as U.S. Tariffs Hit Foreign Suppliers

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