Intel officials single out China and Russia as major threats to cybersecurity
WASHINGTON — Foreign interference in U.S. elections and social media warfare are the primary threats facing Americans in 2019, the nation’s top intelligence officials told senators Tuesday at an annual hearing on "Worldwide Threats." Director of National Intelligence...
Intel officials single out China and Russia as major threats to cybersecurity
WASHINGTON — Foreign interference in U.S. elections and social media warfare are the primary threats facing Americans in 2019, the nation’s top intelligence officials told senators Tuesday at an annual hearing on "Worldwide Threats." Director of National Intelligence...
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FBI agents group says shutdown hindering investigations
The government shutdown is hurting the FBI by delaying counter-terrorism trainings, harming recruiting efforts and fraying its relationship with local police forces.
FBI agents group says shutdown hindering investigations
The government shutdown is hurting the FBI by delaying counter-terrorism trainings, harming recruiting efforts and fraying its relationship with local police forces.
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House OK’s bill to impose sanctions against Nicaraguan officials who violate human rights
Congress has sent a bill to President Trump sanctioning the Nicaraguan government.
House OK’s bill to impose sanctions against Nicaraguan officials who violate human rights
Congress has sent a bill to President Trump sanctioning the Nicaraguan government.
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‘El Chapo’s’ capture, trial show the limits of the kingpin strategy, experts say.
WASHINGTON -- As Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the alleged leader of the ruthless Sinaloa drug cartel, shuttles between a federal prison and a courtroom for his trial on charges of drug trafficking, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder, the violence his...
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Minorities need encryption online to feel safe from government surveillance, experts say
Encryption is imperative for many marginalized people to feel safe online because of the trauma that can come with being under surveillance, experts say.
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Pompeo Says Saudi Arabia Weapons Deal Will Go Foward
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said U.S. weapons deals with Saudi Arabia will be completed shortly after President Donald Trump’s statement that he is not convinced that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman was involved in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, contradicting a CIA finding.
read moreRegulations may not stop disinformation spread by artificial intelligence, experts say
WASHINGTON—Artificial Intelligence is being used to spread disinformation through both sophisticated, complex manipulation as well as easily debunked efforts, but government regulation may not be able to stop these attacks, a cybersecurity expert said Wednesday....
The State Department doubles down on Iranian government
The State Department continues to pressure the Iranian government by designating the son of Hezbollah’s leader as a “global terrorist.”
Private company collections of personal data concern national security experts
National security experts are questioning the ethics of private companies’ collection of personal data.
Helsinki Commission tackles U.S. policies on European nationalism and Russia
U.S. Helsinki Commission discussed the EU’s role of addressing the rise of nationalism in European countries.
VIDEO: People Upset With Trump Over Climate of Hate
After the recent massacre in Pittsburgh, Jewish political activists stood with Muslim and labor organizations in front of the White House on Sunday. Their message was to stand in solidarity against President Trump’s policies and rhetoric which has demonized refugees, muslims and immigrants. Stosh Cotler of Bend the Arc Jewish Action, Laura Sarsour of the Women’s March, and Joshua Friedman, a member of the Pittsburgh jewish community were in attendance. Rabbi Greg Harris from a conservative synagogue in the D.C. metro area speaks about the steps they are taking for security and his views on President Trump’s role in this climate.
VIDEO: Coast Guard Commandant Speaks on China, Russia Advances in Arctic
The head of the Coast Guard is worried about Russian and Chinese advances into the Arctic.
Dunford: U.S. considering sending logistical support to border
Gen. Joseph Dunford told reporters Friday that along with troops, the military could deploy helicopters, and logistical and engineering support to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Report Claims Trump Administration Quietly Combating White Supremacy
WASHINGTON-- While President Donald Trump has shied away from criticizing the white nationalist movement in interviews and on the campaign trail, the Trump administration is quietly condemning white nationalism as a form of domestic terrorism in its new...
“Lack of Imagination” Threatens U.S. Cyber intelligence
DIA official’s biggest threat to cyber intelligence parallels 9/11 Commission’s “failure of imagination”
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