The Trump administration has set a 2028 deadline for the deployment of a domestically built quantum computer, a move announced Tuesday that underscores its push to regain technological leadership amid growing global skepticism of U.S. leadership. The directive, delivered by Senator Tom Cotton and reported by *The Register*, demands a national effort to accelerate quantum-enabled scientific discovery, framing the project as essential to maintaining America’s competitive edge.

The announcement coincides with a sharp decline in global confidence in the United States under President Donald Trump’s second term. A Pew Research Center survey published Tuesday, covering 36 countries, reveals that international trust in the U.S. has plummeted since Trump’s return to the White House. In Poland, for instance, only 29% of respondents expressed confidence in Trump, a dramatic drop from 75% under his predecessor, Joe Biden. Even long-standing populist allies in Europe are distancing themselves, signaling a broader erosion of America’s diplomatic standing.

Domestically, the administration is also doubling down on energy and technology sectors to address critical infrastructure gaps. On Tuesday, the Energy Department unveiled a $17.5 billion loan package to fast-track the construction of 10 new large nuclear reactors, aimed at meeting surging power demands from data centers. The move reflects a broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign technology, particularly in semiconductors, where Tesla CEO Elon Musk has warned Trump of the risks posed by Taiwan’s dominance in chip manufacturing. Musk, whose Shanghai-based Tesla factory employs 20,000 workers, raised alarms during a White House meeting about the potential for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and the global dependency on Taiwanese chips.

Meanwhile, the administration’s confrontational rhetoric continues to fuel domestic and international backlash. Finnish outlet *Ilta-Lehti* reports that Trump has blamed former President Barack Obama for an unspecified “allasfiasko” (pool scandal), a claim that has drawn ridicule and further eroded his credibility. The name “Donald” has also fallen out of favor, with fewer babies bearing the moniker than at any point in U.S. history, according to a report published Tuesday.

Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, told *Die Zeit* that the administration’s policies are undermining long-standing battles for digital privacy and encryption. “Some fights are being lost right now,” she said, reflecting on three decades of advocacy in an era of heightened surveillance and reduced protections. As the U.S. grapples with technological ambition, diplomatic isolation, and domestic dissent, the Trump administration’s push for quantum supremacy and energy independence signals a high-stakes gamble to redefine America’s global role.

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Fewer people are naming their baby Donald than at any point in US history, report says The popularity of the name Donald has been falling for nearly a century, but has hit a new low during Trumps second term

independent · 10 days ago

Bold move, Cotton: Trump administration tells US techies it expects American quantum computer by 2028 Ahem. National effort required to kick-start the era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery and keep America ahead of the game

the register · 10 days ago

Chips. Musk alerta Trump para risco de dependência de Taiwan Musk tem uma fábrica da Tesla em Xangai, que emprega cerca de 20 mil trabalhadores

observador · 10 days ago

Tomio Okamura neustupuje ze svých plánů na zničení české ekonomiky Splnění snu šéfa SPD o vyhnání Ukrajinců by Česku způsobilo škody rozměru „ekonomického tornáda. Proč ho chce přivolat?

respekt · 10 days ago

Allasfiasko paisuu – Trump syyttää Obamaa

iltalehti · 10 days ago

Sous Donald Trump, limage des Etats-Unis à létranger en chute libre Publiée ce mardi, lenquête du Pew Research Center, menée dans 36 pays, montre comment le retour du républicain à la Maison Blanche a amplifié la défiance vis-à-vis de son pays, partout dans le monde. Même ses alliés populistes européens commencent à prendre leurs distances.

liberation · 10 days ago

Cindy Cohn: »Ja, manche Kämpfe gewinnen momentan leider die Bösen« Seit 30 Jahren kämpft Cindy Cohn für digitale Verschlüsselung und gegen Überwachung. Ist in Trumps Amerika noch etwas übrig von den Verheißungen des freien Internets?

die zeit · 10 days ago

Schnellster Supercomputer steht jetzt in China

orf.at · 10 days ago

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independent · 10 days ago

Trumpin tekohengitys päättyi – Professori: Venäjälle jäi vain yksi vaihtoehto

iltalehti · 10 days ago

Negative views of US and Trump continue to rise in Poland, finds international Pew study Only 29 of Poles say they have confidence in Trump, down from 75 for Biden.

notes from poland · 10 days ago

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faz · 10 days ago

Neue Umfrage: Deutsche vertrauen Trump so wenig wie Putin Vier von fünf Deutschen sprechen Trump laut einer Umfrage das Vertrauen ab, in der Weltpolitik das Richtige zu tun. Auch in anderen Ländern sind die Bürger skeptisch.

faz · 10 days ago