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The U.S. government said it will tighten rules on selling American technology to China’s police and security forces. Officials found that U.S. companies had sold computer parts and software used to track and watch people in China, including in areas where human rights abuses have been reported. Lawmakers are calling for clear limits and stronger oversight to prevent American tools from being used for surveillance abroad. The new policy aims to keep sensitive technology out of foreign hands and ensure that U.S. products are used for safety, not control.

The federal government shutdown stretched into another day as lawmakers continued to spar over budget priorities. Economists now estimate billions of dollars in lost productivity, delayed pay for federal workers, and ripple effects across local economies. While negotiations have intensified, neither side has yet reached a compromise to reopen agencies. Essential services remain operational, but key programs face mounting strain. Investors are growing anxious, warning that a prolonged shutdown could weaken fourth-quarter growth and shake consumer confidence unless Congress breaks the impasse within the coming days.

The U.S. stock market closed slightly higher on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as investors weighed strong tech earnings against cautious economic signals. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.6%, buoyed by solid performances from major technology firms. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, helped by renewed optimism in industrial and energy shares. Analysts noted that steady corporate results and cooling inflation data have supported market confidence despite lingering concerns about interest rates. Investors are now watching upcoming Federal Reserve remarks for hints about future monetary policy direction.

In the last 24 hours, Israel launched targeted airstrikes in Gaza following a renewed wave of rocket attacks by Hamas militants. The IDF confirmed the strikes focused on key Hamas command centers and weapon storage sites embedded within civilian areas. Israeli officials described the operation as a “measured but necessary response” to ongoing terror threats, emphasizing their commitment to protecting southern communities. Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israel “will not tolerate attacks on its citizens” and called on the international community to hold Hamas accountable for using Gaza’s population as human shields.