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Senate Pushes New China Tech Curbs In Defense Bill As House Takes Softer Stance

Lawmakers are negotiating significant technology restrictions aimed at China as part of the annual defense authorization bill. The Senate’s aggressive proposals face opposition from both industry groups and the White House, setting up a contentious conference process.

Defense Bill Becomes Battleground For China Tech Policy

Congress is using the annual National Defense Authorization Act to advance several technology restrictions targeting China, according to reports, though significant differences between House and Senate versions suggest a contentious negotiation ahead. The Senate passed its FY26 NDAA draft in October, while the House approved its version in September, with lawmakers now working to reconcile the two proposals amid an ongoing government shutdown.

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Dataminr Acquires ThreatConnect in $290 Million Deal to Enhance AI-Powered Security Intelligence

Dataminr has agreed to acquire ThreatConnect in a $290 million deal, combining AI-powered threat detection with cyber risk prioritization. The acquisition aims to deliver faster, more precise responses to emerging threats for organizations and partners.

Major Acquisition in Cybersecurity AI

Dataminr has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire ThreatConnect for $290 million, according to company announcements. Sources indicate this strategic move aims to merge Dataminr’s artificial intelligence capabilities with ThreatConnect’s cyber threat intelligence and risk prioritization platform, creating a unified offering for enhanced threat detection and response.