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Abbott Targets Chinese Med Devices in Cyber Crackdown

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health agencies to purge cybersecurity risks from Chinese-made medical devices, citing federal warnings of potential spying on patient data. The directive bans specific monitors and expands a prohibited tech list amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Agencies face an April 17 deadline to comply.

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U.S. Mint Greenlights Gold Trump Coin for 250th Anniversary

The U.S. Mint has approved a design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump's image, breaking decades of tradition against depicting living presidents on currency. Approved unanimously by the Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday, the coin celebrates America's 250th birthday in 2026. Treasury officials cite rare statutory authority to bypass restrictions, sparking debate over precedent.

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