The proposed penalties include a $250,000 fine and up to five years of prison. Representative Ritchie Torres of New York proposed legislation to make the use of outside…
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Funding Restored for U.S. Global Media
Department of Justice says lawsuits are now moot after funds were released. Federal officials restored federal funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) after radio stations…
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Judge Orders Preservation of All Federal Communications Over Signal
Federal officials must maintain records of the communications until investigations are concluded. The district judge overseeing the case regarding the case were cabinet officials inadvertently included a journalist…
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DNI and CIA Director Testify Before Senate Intelligence Committee
They address the accidental inclusion of a reporter in a high-level defense discussion on Signal chat. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Central Intelligence Agency Director John…
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FCC Chair Requests Congress Renew Auction Authority
He states that opening mid-band spectrum will support the economy and national security. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr wrote a letter urging Congress to restore his agency’s…
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FCC Launches National Security Council to Address Foreign Threats
New council to focus on protecting U.S. technology and telecommunications from foreign adversaries. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr recently announced the formation of the Council for…
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CIA Director Speaks With Russian Intelligence Director
The call marks ongoing negotiations for a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe spoke on the phone with Russian foreign intelligence agency (SVR) head Sergey…
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U.S. Army Soldier Charged for Selling Presidential Candidates Phone Records
Justice Department filed charges against the accused in federal court in Seattle. A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted by the Justice Department for illegally obtaining, sharing, and…
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USPS Warns Consumers About Scam Package Delivery Messages
The fake texts or emails claim that packages are unable to be delivered. The U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers to watch out for package message scams. The…
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Federal Officials Call for Security Boost after China’s Telecom Hack
Salt Typhoon cyberattack accessed a “large amount of records” from companies. Federal officials are calling on communication companies to improve encrypted messaging to prevent future hacks, responding to…
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