US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Indo-Pacific allies of continued support against China's growing influence, urging them to increase defense spending and readiness. He highlighted China's military buildup, ambitions in Latin America, and simulated invasion of Taiwan. Despite redeployments to other regions, Hegseth emphasized the importance of a strong allied network and cautioned against economic dependence on China.
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US government officials were targeted by an impersonator posing as Susie Wiles, President Trump's chief of staff. The impersonator, potentially using AI to mimic Wiles' voice, contacted governors, business officials, and senators. Authorities are investigating the breach, and the FBI had previously warned of similar AI-driven impersonation attempts targeting government officials.
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