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A federal court has ruled that the Pentagon can designate AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, according to the El Dorado News-Times. The decision allows the Defense Department to maintain the designation against the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence firm, a move with potential implications for its ability to work with the US government and defense contractors.

A member of Congress has warned that donations from intelligence contractors toward a ballroom project linked to Donald Trump could face scrutiny, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest between firms seeking government business and the president's private ventures. The warning suggests such contributions may be examined for improper influence or ethics violations.

Lockheed Martin, the US defense contractor, is drawing attention for its work combining artificial intelligence with space systems. The company is developing AI-enabled defense technologies alongside its satellite and space programs, positioning itself for growing military demand in both areas. Observers are weighing what these investments mean for the company's future role in US national security and the defense industry's broader technology shift.