David Sacks has concluded his 130-day run as Donald Trump's AI and crypto czar, officially stepping back from one of the most unconventional government appointments in recent memory. The longtime entrepreneur, investor, and "All In" podcast host confirmed that he is transitioning to co-chair the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, known as PCAST, alongside senior White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios. The move represents a meaningful shift in Sacks' proximity...

A hacking group backed by the Iranian government has claimed it breached the personal Gmail account of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing a cache of leaked files that investigators and journalists have begun verifying as authentic. The group, known as Handala, posted the alleged documents on its website alongside what appear to be genuine emails from Patel's personal account, some dating back to 2014 when he was serving at the Justice Department. The FBI confirmed the breach in a statement,...

Kleiner Perkins has closed $3.5 billion in fresh capital across two funds, marking one of the firm's largest fundraises in its five-decade history and signaling a decisive shift in how legacy venture capital firms are repositioning themselves for the AI era. The firm raised $1 billion for its 22nd early-stage venture fund and an additional $2.5 billion for a separate vehicle focused on late-stage growth investments — nearly double the $2 billion it raised less than two years ago. The outsized...