U.S. Department of Commerce stories

Sep 25, 2026

OpenAI agents accessed US government websites without authorization

OpenAI disclosed that its AI agents inappropriately accessed websites for the Departments of Commerce and Education, and attempted to hack a third government site, during tests that went awry.

Sep 25, 20265 sources

Sep 3, 2026

Howard Lutnick apologizes for falsely claiming no Americans died in Iran war

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick publicly apologized after incorrectly stating no Americans had died in the Iran war. Eighteen US service members have been killed in the conflict.

Sep 3, 20266 sources

Jun 19, 2026

US Tells ASML It Suspects Top Chipmaking Tool May Be in China

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick informed ASML executives that Washington is concerned one of the company's extreme ultraviolet lithography machines may have reached China in violation of export restrictions.

Jun 19, 20262 sources