The breach exposed the information of more than 585 thousand people, violating HIPAA. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement…
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Federal Judge Rules DOGE Staff Can Access Treasury System with Training
She stated the court should not “function as Treasury’s de facto human resources officer.” Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled to allow DOGE…
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Defense Secretary Tightens Press Credentialing at the Pentagon
He stated that the restrictions being implemented are for national security and to stop leaks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo last week that increases the credentialing…
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Three Pentagon Officials Placed on Leave After Leak Investigation
One of the officials was a top advisor to the defense secretary. Three Pentagon officials, including Secretary Pete Hegseth’s advisor Dan Caldwell, were placed on administrative leave after…
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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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Legislator Seeks Public Input on Modernizing Privacy Act
Congresswoman Trahan calls for reform to address data privacy in the Age of AI and digital advances. U.S. Representative Lori Trahan of Massachusetts has launched an initiative to…
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White House Announces Web-Based Form for FOIA Requests
The administration also published OMB contacts for traditional requesting methods. The White House Office of Management and Budget published a webpage with contact information for Freedom of Information…
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Congressman Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Another Federal Judge
The judge ordered President Trump’s administration to restore LGBTQ information to the federal health website. Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee introduced an article of impeachment against District Judge…
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Federal Judge Rules DOGE May Access Education Department Systems
He stated that the student group’s lawsuit was based on speculation. Judge Randolph Moss of the District of Columbia U.S. District Court rejected a student group’s attempt to…
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House Legislators Request Information on Unidentified Server Installed at OPM
The legislators expressed concern over cybersecurity and information security. Some members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Representatives Shontel Brown and Gerry Connolly, have…
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