CybersecurityGovernmentPolicy

US Cybersecurity Progress Stalls as Workforce Cuts Take Toll, Commission Warns

America’s cybersecurity momentum has reversed for the first time in five years, with only 35% of key recommendations fully implemented. Critical agencies face staffing and funding shortages that undermine national security capabilities.

Cybersecurity Progress Reverses Amid Workforce Cuts

America’s cybersecurity defenses are deteriorating after years of progress, according to the latest assessment from the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission. The watchdog group’s 2025 report indicates that policy momentum has not only slowed but actually reversed, with officials blaming Trump-era workforce reductions and budget cuts for undermining critical infrastructure protection.

Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

U.S. Arranging $20 Billion Private Finance Facility for Argentina Debt Support

The Trump administration is organizing a $20 billion private finance facility to support Argentina’s debt obligations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the “private sector solution” involving banks and sovereign-wealth funds.

Major Financial Backstop for Argentina

The Trump administration is reportedly assembling a substantial $20 billion private finance facility that could serve as a crucial backstop for Argentina’s debt obligations, according to statements from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The development represents a significant expansion of financial support for the South American nation currently facing economic challenges.