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Intelligence Agencies Warn of Foreign Targeting of University Research Programs

A newly declassified assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said foreign governments are increasingly targeting research institutions and public universities to obtain sensitive scientific and military-related technology.
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Federal Reserve Reports Labor Shortages Are Easing in Key Industries
House Republicans Seek Records on Federal Funding for Advocacy Groups
Education Department Increases Oversight of University Endowments With Foreign Ties
Justice Department Files New Brief in Immigration Policy Immunity Case
Trump Selects FCC Chair Nominee Known for Deregulatory Views
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