Experts urge lawmakers to put resources into election security
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmakers are urging action to ensure heightened defenses against election interference, although it seems unlikely that any House-passed legislation will land on the president's desk in time for the 2020 election....
Experts urge lawmakers to put resources into election security
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmakers are urging action to ensure heightened defenses against election interference, although it seems unlikely that any House-passed legislation will land on the president's desk in time for the 2020 election....
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VA attempts to overhaul whistleblower protection office following scathing report
An office meant to protect whistleblowers within the Department of Veterans Affairs was weaponized against them and promoted a culture of fear within the massive federal agency.
VA attempts to overhaul whistleblower protection office following scathing report
An office meant to protect whistleblowers within the Department of Veterans Affairs was weaponized against them and promoted a culture of fear within the massive federal agency.
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U.S. foreign policy needs to reflect rise of Russia and China, senator says
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said that the U.S. government should take middle-class interests into consideration when crafting foreign policy, especially when it comes to trade.
U.S. foreign policy needs to reflect rise of Russia and China, senator says
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said that the U.S. government should take middle-class interests into consideration when crafting foreign policy, especially when it comes to trade.
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Veterans more likely to be targeted by sophisticated financial scams
WASHINGTON – Veteran LaVerne Foreman believed he was helping fellow service members at risk of suicide, but a fake veterans’ aid fund was taking his money and diverting it robbing him of the much-needed financial means instead. “I am proud to be a veteran,” Foreman,...
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Library of Congress to enter digital era
Nearly all of the Library of Congress’ trove of books and documents will be available online as soon as spring, allowing people to explore the library’s exhibits on their devices and see files previously unavailable to the public at no cost.
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Al-Shabab terrorist group growing across Africa
Islamic-inspired radical group Harakat Al-Shabab is spreading across Africa by taxing populations in the countryside and brokering deals with local government officials.
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FBI director Wray and Homeland Security Under Secretary Glawe were questioned by Senators during a Senate hearing on threats to the Homeland, and Glawe denounced the brutality of cartels.
Latest SIGAR report shows increasing civilian casualties in Afghanistan
8,239 civilian casualties reported in Afghanistan in the first nine months of 2019- forty percent of which were women and children.
Homeland Security, FBI chiefs says ISIS still a threat
The nation’s top security officials told the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday that ISIS is still a threat despite Trump’s statements that ISIS is “defeated 100%.”
Budget cuts in FY20 for MENA influenced by 2020 elections, says expert
The proposed budget for FY20 sees a “substantial cut” in the aid for Tunisia and zeroed out assistance to West Bank and Gaza, while it seeks the same FMF request of $1.3 billion to Egypt as it has since FY87, a 2019 report said.
Experts criticize Chinese unilateralism and militarization against Taiwan
Several leading political experts spoke at George Washington University to deliberate on the emerging risks and prospects for managing cross-strait relations and Taiwan’s broader political engagement on Tuesday.
Education not equipment key for U.S.- Arab defense relations
U.S.-Arab experts talk about shifting focus from equipment to training foreign military in the English language in Arab regions.
Cruz condemns Boko Haram, calls for release of Nigerian religious prisoner
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz demanded Thursday that Boko Haram release the last of 110 girls it captured a year ago, saying the kidnapping points to a larger problem of persecutions of Christians in many countries.
Education not equipment key for U.S.- Arab defense relations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. needs to provide education, especially English-language proficiency, to foreign militaries, not just weapons and equipment, a national security expert said Thursday. “In order to be interoperable, English language proficiency is priority one, two...
Falling behind in cybersecurity is “not about national pride, it’s about national security,” expert says
Subcommittee members and experts agree that collaboration between the government and private sector is important, but further discussion is needed on how to achieve that.
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