A slew of state lawmakers have received suspicious letters containing white powder in recent months, including most recently in states such as Kansas and Tennessee, leading to buildings being evacuated and investigations being launched. Several Republican leaders in Tennessee received letters containing a white powder substance last month, prompting a temporary lockdown of a legislative office…
Rise in Mailings of Suspicious Substances to State Lawmakers Concerns Experts
St. Louis Security Guard Punches Man Lying on Light Rail Platform
St. LOUIS—A security guard for the St. Louis light rail system repeatedly punched in the head a man lying facedown on a busy platform, as nearby commuters recorded video and shouted for him to stop. The guard, who worked for a subcontractor, has since been “removed from duty,” said Kevin Scott, general manager of security…
House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on DHS’s Border Crisis Policies
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement holds a hearing on “The Border Crisis: Is the Law Being Faithfully Executed?” at 2:00 p.m. ET on June 7 to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s policies that violate the law and encourage illegal immigration. Former acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security…
LIVE 2:01 PM ET: House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on DHS’s Border Crisis Policies
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement holds a hearing on “The Border Crisis: Is the Law Being Faithfully Executed?” at 2:00 p.m. ET on June 7 to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s policies that violate the law and encourage illegal immigration. Former acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security…
LIVE NOW: House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on DHS’s Border Crisis Policies
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement holds a hearing on “The Border Crisis: Is the Law Being Faithfully Executed?” at 2:00 p.m. ET on June 7 to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s policies that violate the law and encourage illegal immigration. Former acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security…
Communications Security Agency Advertised on TikTok After Ottawa Banned Platformed on Government Devices for Security
Canada’s federal agency in charge of communications security continued to use China’s TikTok for advertising beyond Feb. 28, the day the government banned the video hosting service on its devices over security concerns. Four other federal agencies also continued TikTok advertising. In an Inquiry of Ministry tabled in the House of Commons on May 8,…
Police Given New Powers Amid Coronation Security Boost
The government has given the police emergency powers under new legislation to counter violent or distressing behaviour at protests. It comes just days just ahead of the king’s coronation on May 6. Under the provision of the newly passed Public Order Bill, from May 3 police officers will be able to stop and search protesters,…
Joshua Wong Sentenced in Another Hong Kong Activism Case
HONG KONG—Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Monday to three months in prison for breaching court bans on disclosing personal information about a police officer who injured a protester during 2019 pro-democracy protests. Wong rose to prominence in 2014 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and was in custody after he indicated his intention to…
Lloyd Austin Vows to Take ‘Any Measures Necessary’ to Prevent US Security Leaks, Orders Review of Intel Access
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has vowed to take “any additional measures necessary” to safeguard against national security leaks and has ordered a review of intelligence access, he said during a press conference on Thursday. Austin’s comments came shortly after the FBI arrested 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira in connection with a major leak of dozens of highly sensitive documents relating…
US Cyber Watchdog Can’t Guarantee Security of Military Phone Network: Senator
The top U.S. agency for cyber security has no confidence in the safety of FirstNet, the nation’s military and first responders cellphone network, according to a letter written by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and published April 12 (pdf). Wyden, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, expressed concerns about the fact that an expert from the Cybersecurity…
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