Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals
The idea has been long in the making, but could be difficult to implement and lead to unintended consequences, former officials and security experts said.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Aug. 13, 2026 at 03:35 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times