The March 2020 attack by Russian cyber soldiers using advanced malware that was delivered indiscriminately to 18,000 private and U.S. government computer networks via a software security update – including the agency that protects and transports the U.S. nuclear arsenal – is being called the largest, most sophisticated software hack […]
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Lincoln Project co-founder resigns from board amid group’s scandals
Steve Schmidt, one of the high-profile co-founders of The Lincoln Project, announced on Friday that he is resigning from the group’s board. Schmidt’s decision comes amid a series of scandals that have plagued the anti-Trump PAC run by longtime Republican operatives. “Presently, the Lincoln Project board is made up of […]
Biden staffer suspended after reports he threatened journalist
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday publicly reprimanded her deputy for inappropriate comments made to a female reporter on Inauguration Day. Vanity Fair reported on Friday that White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo had threatened to “destroy” Politico reporter Tara Palmeri, who had inquired about his relationship […]
Extreme winter weather expected across U.S. this weekend and into next week
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CDC releases recommendations for safely reopening schools
The CDC has released its long-awaited guidelines for safely reopening schools. It includes several mitigation strategies and does not suggest vaccinating teachers as a pre-condition. Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, joined CBSN with more on the recommendations. Free America Network Articles
Lincoln Project backers consider cutting off donations after misconduct allegations as co-founder Steve Schmidt quits board
In this Jan. 20, 2016 file photo, John Weaver is shown on a campaign bus in Bow, N.H. The Lincoln Project was launched in November 2019 as a super PAC that allowed its leaders to raise and spend unlimited sums of money. Charles Krupa | AP The Lincoln Project, the […]
Bitcoin by the beach: Miami eyes paying workers and collecting taxes in cryptocurrency
A ‘Making Money with Charles Payne’ panel on investing in the names of the future and bitcoin. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez praised the city’s governing commission for passing a resolution Thursday that will study the feasibility of paying employees in bitcoin, as well as allowing residents to pay fees and taxes […]
Day 4 key takeaways from Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial
Donald Trump‘s lawyers took to the Senate floor Friday for just under three hours, and aggressively argued that Democrats lacked evidence to link the former president to inciting the Jan. 6 riot on the Capitol — instead claiming that his comments that day were protected free speech and that Democrats […]
Trump lawyers rest case after 3 hours as Senate draws closer to vote
The Senate reconvened at 2:34 p.m. to hear the final portion of arguments from Mr. Trump’s legal team, presented by lawyer Bruce Castor. Castor began by rebuffing the characterization that an insurrection had even taken place in the U.S. Capitol, saying “clearly there was no insurrection. Insurrection is a term […]
Bachelor stars speak out after host’s interview sparks backlash
Chris Harrison, the longtime host of the “Bachelor” franchise, is facing increasing backlash online after appearing to defend a contestant who has been accused of racist acts. Rachel Lindsay, the franchise’s first Black female lead and one of the show’s strongest advocates for racial justice, said Friday that she will […]