Marco Rubio sanctions Chinese entities over satellite imagery supplied to Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Washington has imposed sanctions on Chinese entities accused of providing Iran with satellite imagery, intelligence that reportedly supported attacks against US forces stationed in the Middle East. The move represents a significant escalation in the US strategy to sever the technological lifelines feeding Tehran’s military operations. Beyond the…

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Six Months in, the AGA Exodus Has Reshaped US Gambling’s Lobbying Landscape

Key Takeaways AGA Q1 2026 outlook: 81% of gaming executives flag prediction markets as “very significant” threat. Four major operators exited AGA in six months: Draftkings, Fanduel, Fanatics, and bet365. Senate Commerce subcommittee opens first prediction-markets hearing on May 20. Fractured Lobbying Landscape Augurs Competition in Heightened Regulatory Environment The AGA survey states that executive…

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