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EXCLUSIVE: Across the U.S., the use of skimming devices at ATMs and self-checkouts has been on the rise, used by criminals to steal credit card information ... Show more
US Secret Service takes action against card skimming - Good Morning America
US Secret Service takes action against card skimming - Good Morning America
Elections 2024: How cybersecurity and AI will play its part: A look at the threats that deepfakes, hacking, misinformation and disinformation are posing to 2024 ...
venturebeat.com/security/elections-2024-how-cybersecurity-and-ai-will-play-its-part/
It Was Supposed to Be a Shocking Impeachment. Well, It Really Freakin’ Fizzled.: Inside the immigration showdown that never took off.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/immigration-impeachment-marjorie-taylor-greene-mayorkas-johnson-schumer-homeland-security.html
Reuters examined 11 statements made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 2 ... Show more
Fact check: Donald Trump’s rally speech in Wisconsin examined
Fact check: Donald Trump’s rally speech in Wisconsin examined
Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
reuters.com/pictures/photos-of-the-day/pictures-day-april-18-2024-2024-04-18/
New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/mayorkas-impeachmen-trial-expect-senate/story
Outgoing DHS lawyer calls to up security ahead of ‘next Jan. 6’: A departing top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who also counseled the ...
thehill.com/policy/national-security/4573366-dhs-lawyer-security-next-jan-6/
Speaker Johnson will delay sending Mayorkas impeachment to Senate as Republicans push to hold trial
pbs.org/newshour/politics/speaker-johnson-will-delay-sending-mayorkas-impeachment-to-senate-as-republicans-push-to-hold-trial
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
Will voters in 2024 election be swayed by culture war issues?: Anti-trans legislation, CRT and DEI have made headlines in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/voters-2024-election-swayed-culture-war-issues/story
Local election officials say the Biden administration needs to do more to keep them safe
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/keep-us-safe-local-election-officials-tell-biden-administration-rcna146430
US Steel shareholders vote on controversial Nippon deal: Japan's Nippon Steel cleared one hurdle in acquiring U.S. Steel with a key vote on Friday ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/us-steel-shareholders-vote-on-controversial-nippon-deal
Biden signs funding package after Senate vote avoids government shutdown: The package funds key federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September.
axios.com/2024/03/23/government-shutdown-avoided-senate-passes-funding-budget
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Navigating the harsh conditions of the once-impenetrable jungle known as the Darién Gap was not always a common route for migrants into the US. Now ... Show more
The migrant highway that could sway the US election
The migrant highway that could sway the US election
Biden's border "nuclear option" is still on the table: "The bullet's in the chamber."
axios.com/2024/03/24/biden-border-executive-action-immigration-2024-election
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rages at DOJ's New Initiative: The U.S. Department of Justice's launched a new resource center aimed at keeping guns away from "extreme ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-rages-dojs-new-initiative-1882716
Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress: Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can ...
apnews.com/article/congress-border-security-democrats-ca10e37c4f961700cdd1645e09422ac0
Freedom Caucus urges GOP to reject government funding deal without border reforms
thehill.com/business/budget/4540186-freedom-caucus-funding-deal-border-policies/
Republicans pick former ICE field office director to challenge Rep. Jason Crow in election
denverpost.com/2024/04/03/john-fabbricatore-jason-crow-election-congress-colorado-6th-district/
Pa. election 2024: A primer on requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot
pennlive.com/elections/2024/04/pa-election-2024-a-primer-on-requesting-filling-out-and-returning-your-mail-ballot.html
Trump-backed charity Border911 may be 'breaking the law' with border-focused push to influence election, some experts say
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-backed-charity-border911-breaking-law-border-focused/story
Tester confronts Mayorkas over border: ‘You need to step up’: Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), who is a key vote on the question of whether the Senate will hold a full ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4588575-tester-confronts-mayorkas-over-border-you-need-to-step-up/
Senators likely to seek quick dismissal in Mayorkas impeachment trial: The Republican-controlled House impeached Mayorkas Feb. 13 over the Biden administration’s ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/senators-likely-to-seek-quick-dismissal-in-mayorkas-impeachment-trial
AI will allow more foreign influence operations in 2024 election, FBI director says
cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/ai-2024-election-fbi-director/
Pennsylvania governor unveils election security task force to mitigate threats to the 2024 vote
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/pennsylvania-election-security-task-force-rcna141024
Editorial: D.C. squabbles over bill detaining illegal immigrants charged with crimes
bostonherald.com/2024/03/08/editorial-capitol-hill-squabbles-over-bill-detaining-illegal-immigrants-charged-with-crimes/
How a Right-Wing Controversy Could Sabotage US Election Security: Republicans who run elections are split over whether to keep working with the Cybersecurity and ...
wired.com/story/gop-secretaries-of-state-cisa-controversy/
Congressional leaders agree to bipartisan deal to fund government and avert shutdown
nydailynews.com/2024/03/19/congressional-leaders-agree-to-bipartisan-deal-to-fund-government-and-avert-shutdown/
Sunday shows preview: Haley, Trump set eyes on Super Tuesday; race to replace McConnell
thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/4504092-sunday-shows-preview-haley-trump-set-eyes-on-super-tuesday-race-to-replace-mcconnell/
Gov. Greg Abbott’s border tactics force Democrats to confront migrant crisis in their own backyards
cnn.com/2024/02/22/politics/greg-abbott-democrats-border-immigration/
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Mayorkas defends his record on the southern border and slams House Republicans after historic impeachment | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/02/16/politics/alejandro-mayorkas-cnntv/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Mayorkas Defends Record and Criticizes Republicans
- Mayorkas defends his record on the southern border and criticizes House Republicans.
- He has no plans to slow down his work despite facing historic impeachment.
- Mayorkas views impeachment as a distraction but it does not hinder his daily tasks.
- He urges Republicans in Congress to support bipartisan immigration reform.
‘Trump will win and deport people’: Migrants rush to cross US border as online rumours fan fears
scroll.in/article/1064563/trump-will-win-and-deport-people-migrants-rush-to-cross-us-border-as-online-rumours-fan-fears
Supreme Court, moving quickly, will decide if Trump can be prosecuted in election interference case
richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/supreme-court-trump-immunity-election-interference-trial/article_b22db7c1-6045-5474-960e-b961352c710e.html
Quick Glance: Court Considers Delay in Trump's Classified Documents Trial
- Former US President Donald Trump was in court in Florida on Friday, as a judge hinted at a possible delay in his criminal trial for alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- Originally scheduled for May, the trial has been delayed by a legal battle over the evidence Trump's legal team can access.
- Despite widespread expectations, no trial date was set on Friday.
- The judge's final decision on the trial start date will be crucial in shaping the timeline of Trump's other court dates.
Mayorkas Impeachment Trial Will Be As Flimsy As the Charges: The Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment trial will be as flimsy as the charges. Senate Democrats don’t ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/mayorkas-impeachment-trial-flimsy.html
The White House plan for the Mayorkas impeachment: Ignore the drama, outsource the fight
politico.com/news/2024/02/17/mayorkas-impeachment-dhs-business-as-usual-00141761
A federal agency has told rural counties and small towns how to safeguard their elections, but not all can afford the fixes
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rural-counties-small-towns-need-money-protect-elections-november-2024-rcna141918
How each U.S. House member voted on impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas: The Republican-led U.S. House impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2024/alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-vote-count/
Paid articlePaid Biden's rightward shift on immigration angers advocates. But it's resonating with many Democrats
apnews.com/article/immigration-biden-trump-election-3e27793981ecda46d1b87d996f04dce0
Non-citizen Chinese immigrant is sworn in on San Francisco's Election Commission: Kelly Wong, an immigration rights activist who came to the US in 2019 from Hong ...
nypost.com/2024/02/21/us-news/non-citizen-chinese-immigrant-is-sworn-in-on-sfs-election-commission/
Nikki Haley's request for Secret Service protection one step away from final approval
apnews.com/article/nikki-haley-secret-service-2ae5b277396702248af73f89da92b4b9
She was once up for deportation. Now she fights to end all immigration detention: Maru Mora-Villalpando says her crusade to end immigration detention isn’t just ...
thehill.com/latino/4477370-la-resistencia-deportation-immigration-detention/
In fight over immigration, Missouri House OKs new citizenship labels for driver’s licenses
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/in-fight-over-immigration-missouri-house-oks-new-citizenship-labels-for-driver-s-licenses/article_96696d1c-ec5d-11ee-923a-4feeadcd13aa.html
GOP criticism of CISA could hinder election security, experts argue: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency faces rising criticism from the ...
axios.com/2024/02/20/cisa-election-security-deepfakes
Biden signs $1.2 trillion US spending bill not including Ukraine aid: US President Joe Biden on Saturday (23 March) signed into law a $1.2 trillion spending ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/biden-signs-1-2-trillion-us-spending-bill-not-including-ukraine-aid/
US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official - Americas - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/02/14/us-house-republicans-win-impeachment-of-bidens-top-border-official.html
"lol hey guys": Biden campaign joins TikTok to connect with young voters
axios.com/2024/02/12/biden-campaign-tiktok-account-first-video
Quick Glance: Election 2024: Biden on TikTok
- Despite security concerns, Biden's campaign joins TikTok.
- Campaign team manages account to reach younger voters on new platforms.
- Federal TikTok ban for employees, with exceptions for security purposes.
- Security measures in place for campaign, details undisclosed.
Congressional Dems warn of grim future for US cyber agency under Trump: But the Democratic lawmakers said there’s little they can do to protect the agency ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/12/dems-warn-of-grim-future-cisa-00140787
House Homeland chairman announces retirement after Mayorkas' impeachment: Tennessee Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green has announced that he won’t run for a fourth ...
apnews.com/article/tennessee-congress-mark-green-republican-69c64c0c4da8cada6441bf86d25e490b
Suozzi gives Dems an immigration road map. It could be tough to follow.: It’s very notable that the GOP’s immigration focus didn’t work in this kind of district ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/14/suozzi-immigration-new-york-special-election/
Quick Glance: Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York Election
- LIVE RESULTS: New York special election to replace George Santos
- Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip to win George Santos' vacant House seat.
- Suozzi's return to Washington may be impacted by the ongoing redistricting process.
- House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a single vote.
Gallagher says he won't run for Congress again after refusing to impeach Homeland Security chief
apnews.com/article/mike-gallagher-retirement-impeachment-mayorkas-wisconsin-a125c50142905225ae58f7f36f9bd1e1
Quick Glance: GOP Rep. Gallagher Opts Out of Re-Election
- Wisconsin GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher announced he won't run for re-election.
- Gallagher plans to focus on national security goals and defense policy.
- He was one of three House Republicans who voted against impeaching Mayorkas.
- Over a dozen House Republicans won't seek re-election in 2024.
In a 214-213 vote, House Republicans on Tuesday impeached U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas because, in their view ... Show more
The Biden administration is considering executive action to deter illegal migration at the southern border
nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-administration-weighs-executive-action-border-migrants-rcna137804
Quick Glance: Biden Urges Action on Border Issue
- Republicans withdraw support for border deal despite Biden's call for resilience.
- Compromise on Ukraine aid and border measures collapses after lengthy negotiations.
- Accusations against Republicans and Trump for hindering national security and humanitarian aid.
- Schumer admonishes Republicans and challenges them to act on border issues.
Jeffries defends surprise appearance of Texas Democrat to tank impeachment vote: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is rejecting the idea that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4453750-jeffries-defends-surprise-appearance-of-texas-democrat-to-tank-impeachment-vote/
Multiple threats to election systems prompt US cybersecurity agency to boost cooperation with states
apnews.com/article/election-security-2024-voting-cybersecurity-8bda7ab6b3f921d363ab3257fd4b378b
Former Trump administration official warns AI could undermine democracy: Miles Taylor, a national security expert who worked in the Trump administration ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/15/nation/miles-taylor-ai-democracy-2024-election-trump/
Authorities plan for threats to Republican, Democratic presidential conventions: The signature election events are less than six months away.
abcnews.go.com/US/authorities-plan-threats-republican-democratic-presidential-conventions/story
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
US House rejects Republican-led effort to pass Israel-only aid bill: The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Republican-led bill on Tuesday that would ...
reut.rs/3HNYGLQ
House Republicans face tough margins on impeaching Mayorkas: Republican Rep. Ken Buck says he's a "solid" no on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-face-tough-margins-impeaching-mayorkas-rcna136783
The House GOP’s attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas flopped as three Republicans sided with Democrats ... Show more
House GOP fails to pass Israel package as congressional impasse continues: The vote left uncertain the path ahead for funding several security priorities ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/02/06/house-israel-aid-bill-fails/
Surprise Democratic vote on Mayorkas overshadows GOP defectors: Republicans have cast their embarrassing failure to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4454517-surprise-democratic-vote-on-mayorkas-overshadows-gop-defectors/
Trump ally mulls primary against Republican who opposed Mayorkas impeachment: Trump-aligned GOP consultant Alex Bruesewitz is weighing a primary bid against Rep ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4454384-trump-ally-mulls-primary-against-republican-who-opposed-mayorkas-impeachment/
Republicans schedule another Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment vote: The vote, scheduled for Tuesday night, comes on the heels of an embarrassing defeat for ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-schedule-another-alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-vote-rcna138201
It took cinematic levels of dysfunction for Democrats to finally get aggressive on their border strategy
politico.com/news/2024/02/09/new-york-democrats-border-fight-00140588
Americans are increasingly worried about immigration and national identity, poll shows
pbs.org/newshour/politics/where-voters-stand-on-immigration
McGovern slams Greene for going after Mayorkas, Omar: ‘The clowns are running the circus’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4449661-mcgovern-slams-greene-for-going-after-mayorkas-omar-the-clowns-are-running-the-circus/
Border bill on thin ice as opposition mounts: Live coverage: The bipartisan border deal is looking increasingly in peril as a growing number of GOP senators come ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4450532-border-bill-mayorkas-israel-live-coverage/
GOP-led standalone Israel aid bill fails in the House: The House on Tuesday failed to pass a standalone package for $17.6 billion in Israel aid amid opposition ...
cnn.com/2024/02/06/politics/house-vote-israel-aid-package/
Paid articlePaid Tech giants pledge action against deceptive AI in elections: Fears over how AI could be used to mislead voters are escalating in a year that will see hundreds of ...
npr.org/2024/02/16/1232001889/ai-deepfakes-election-tech-accord
Quick Glance: Tech Giants Vow Action Against Election AI Deepfakes
- Major tech companies commit to developing tools to detect and debunk election deepfakes.
- The coalition includes companies like Adobe, Amazon, and Microsoft, pledging transparency.
- Deepfakes alter the appearance, voice, or actions of political candidates and officials.
- Pressure mounts on Big Tech to combat the spread of deepfakes and safeguard election integrity.
Mayorkas: Why the GOP wants the Homeland Security Secretary gone: Supporters of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says he brings a prosecutor’s ...
apnews.com/article/immigration-impeachment-mayorkas-border-congress-homeland-security-6c78479a4625de03f812d42c6a1c5424
Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise's return to House portends another Mayorkas impeachment vote - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/02/08/Scalise-return-portends-another-Mayorkas-impeachment-vote/5851707432432/
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden, Democratic and Republican leaders speak at the annual National Prayer Breakfast. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
How Rep. Chu’s case of COVID-19 stopped Democrats from blocking Mayorkas impeachment
sgvtribune.com/2024/02/13/how-rep-chus-case-of-covid-19-stopped-democrats-from-blocking-mayorkas-impeachment/
Feds deliver stark warnings to state election officials ahead of November: Secretaries of state and state election directors must be ready for cyberattacks ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/19/feds-deliver-stark-warnings-to-state-election-officials-ahead-of-november/
PG A.M.: Marjorie Taylor Greene wants top Homeland Security job under Trump : Madame Secretary? Forget the jockeying to be Donald Trump’s vice presidential ...
ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/pg-am-marjorie-taylor-greene-wants-top-homeland-security-job-under-trump/KKQ5TWU7RVEZBDJBBEXOEPOGYA/
Paid articlePaid President Joe Biden to address House Democrats after a rough week for the GOP: President Joe Biden will address House Democrats on Thursday as a battle rages ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/president-joe-biden-address-house-democrats-rough-week-gop-rcna137895
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/05/facebook-instagram-messenger-and-threads-logins-restored-after-widespread-outage/
GOP women's group launches new ad in New York special election: A GOP women's group is launching a new digital ad focused on immigration to boost Republican Mazi ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-womens-group-launches-new-ad-new-york-special-election-rcna137615
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