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Trump Halts Anthropic Collaboration; OpenAI Gains Defense Deal

3/3/2026

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On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency terminated all Anthropic products, including the Claude platform, following U.S. President Donald Trump's directive to stop collaboration.
Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the termination on social media, with Federal Housing Finance Agency director William Pulte echoing.
Trump announced a six-month phase-out for the affected agencies.
OpenAI secured a deal to provide technology for the U.S. Defense Department.

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Story summary

On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency terminated all Anthropic products, including the Claude platform, following U.S. President Donald Trump's directive to stop collaboration.
Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the termination on social media, with Federal Housing Finance Agency director William Pulte echoing.
Trump announced a six-month phase-out for the affected agencies.
OpenAI secured a deal to provide technology for the U.S. Defense Department.