What exactly is a US government shutdown and why is #TrumpShutdown the top trending hashtag?
Non-essential services of the federal American government have come to a grinding halt after Senate failed to back the president in approving funding.
US government shuts down as Senate talks fail over immigration impasse
Republicans and Democrats blame each other for the shutdown as non-essential services face closure.
Ford goes all-in on electric vehicles, doubles tech-savvy investment to $11bn
Ford is doubling its investment in electric and hybrid vehicles and plans to introduce 40 models by 2022, including a hybrid version of the F-150 pickup truck in 2020.
Did top-secret Zuma mission fail? US government satellite launched by SpaceX could be 'dead in orbit'
The Zuma mission has been shrouded in mystery ever since it was announced in October last year.
Watch SpaceX successfully launch US government's mysterious Zuma spacecraft in first flight of 2018
Following the successful Zuma mission, SpaceX's new massive Falcon Heavy rocket will be launched later this month.
US government begins initiative to develop bat-like drones powered by focussed lasers
Robots inspired by nature are being developed to help with stealth and agility, as well as usher in a new generation of smart drones.
SpaceX will launch US government's secret Zuma satellite this week but no one knows what it can do
It is still unclear as to what the Zuma satellite's mission is and what branch of the US government the spacecraft belongs to.
North Korea vows to strike back over US global cyberattack claims
North Korea said Thursday (20 December) that a US accusation that it was behind a major ransomware attack was a "grave political provocation" and vowed to retaliate.
North Korea will continue to hack the US - and there's nothing Trump can do about it
Trump administration vowed that Pyongyang would be held accountable for a May cyberattack that affected 150 countries - but what can it do?
Eugene Kaspersky says he would abandon Moscow before spying, slams US 'conspiracy'
Eugene Kaspersky believes that recent bad press around his cybersecurity company is the result of a co-ordinated campaign by US politicians, law enforcement and media.
White male gun owners are more likely to think violence against US government is morally justified
White male gun owners are also more likely to think that violence against the US government is morally justified, researchers say.
Black Friday for guns: US government to sell M1911 pistols to general public for cheap
Thousands of M1911s currently in storage are set to be placed on sale as part of the 2018 military budget review.
US government issues alert on North Korean hacking campaign targeting aerospace, telecom industries
The new alerts come amid rising tensions between the US and North Korea over Pyongyang's rapid advancement of its nuclear programme and defiant missile tests.
Is the US government about to get involved in UFC? Randy Couture speaks out
"The biggest issue is transparency and creating an open market with an independent ranking structure and independent titles," Couture told IBTimes UK.
Kaspersky Lab fights to restore trust with antivirus review – but is it enough?
The US government barred federal agencies from using Kaspersky's anti-virus products because of concerns about its ties to the Kremlin and Russian spy operations.
US government says hackers are targeting nuclear, energy and industrial firms in rare public warning
The DHS and FBI said in a joint report that the threat actors are "actively pursuing their ultimate objectives over a long-term campaign".
Russian hackers targeted election voting systems in 21 states in 2016 race, US government reveals
The announcement comes nearly 10 months after Election Day in November last year.
Facebook and Google have become 'surveillance states' and risk regulation, investor warns
Ex Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya had tough words for his former employer.
Kaspersky Lab ban: What we know so far about the US government's antivirus crackdown
Kaspersky Lab software must be removed from all federal systems within 90 days.
Trump blocks China purchase of US tech company due to national security fear
Beijing-backed firm attempted to buy Lattice Semiconductor for $1.3bn.
US government sued over 'unconstitutional' border searches of phones and laptops
ACLU and EFF representing 11 defendants in lawsuit over electronic searches.
In America, Russian antivirus giant Kaspersky Lab is not going down without a fight
Russian cyber firm Kaspersky Lab struck a defiant tone in expansion pledge.
America vs Kaspersky Lab: US retailer Best Buy pulls antivirus software from shelves
Kaspersky Lab has long-denied explicit links to the Russian government.
Hurricane Harvey: US government is warning people to beware of charity phishing scams
It is not uncommon for hackers to capitalise on a natural disaster to steal money in the guise of charity donations.
US government files $400bn Libor case lawsuit in London court
Barclays, Lloyds and RBS among the nine banks sued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
If you ever visited this anti-Trump protest website the US government wants your details
US DoJ requested a hosting provider hand over records on more than 1.3 million visitors.
El Chapo enlists John Gotti's attorney in fight against US government
The Sinaloa cartel leader also hired several other heavyweight lawyers to represent him.
This new website tracks sneaky 'Russian influence operations' taking place on Twitter
Hey, Twitter account, are you a Russian spy?
Eugene Kaspersky to 'secure the world' with free software amid US government suspicion
The anti-virus is rolling out now and uses data to bulk up machine learning tools.
'Five Eyes' alliance in crosshairs as Privacy International demands release of spy secrets
In a post-Snowden world, UK campaigners demand transparency from secret cabal.