Trump's DNI pick vows leaner spy office, stronger coordination

IANS | July 16, 2026 1:25 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence has pledged to streamline the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), saying the agency should focus on oversight and coordination rather than expanding into operational roles.

US Senate targets China's drug supply grip

IANS | July 16, 2026 12:04 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators has unveiled legislation to increase scrutiny of foreign ownership in America's pharmaceutical industry, warning that growing dependence on China for critical medicines and drug ingredients poses risks to US national security and public health.

Inflation is choice, high price growth would not continue under my leadership, says US Fed chief

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:42 AM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has said that "inflation is a choice" and pledged that persistently high price growth would not continue under his leadership, signalling that restoring price stability remains the US central bank's overriding priority despite uncertainty over artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions and other economic risks.

Trump Intelligence nominee puts China's economic challenge, AI in focus

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:31 AM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the US intelligence community said that economic security is inseparable from national security, arguing that America's intelligence agencies must sharpen their focus on China's economic challenge, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.