What does Washington’s $1 trillion defense budget really mean for investors—and how much of it is flowing into cyber security, energy, and AI? Senator Mike Rounds, Chair of the Armed Forces Cyber Security Subcommittee, joins us for a rare inside look at the critical conversations happening on Capitol Hill.
In this interview, Senator Rounds breaks down:
-Why cybersecurity funding has more than doubled in recent years
-Where the $15 billion cybersecurity budget is headed next
-How AI and machine learning are reshaping defense strategy
-The supply chain crunch around turbines, energy, and chips
-What deregulation could mean for nuclear and renewable energy growth
-Why the U.S. must stay one step ahead of China in chip and AI development
What stocks come to mind for you after hearing this conversation? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your take.
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