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Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.

Musk's bold plans for 'Department of Government Efficiency' face roadblocks

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to take the reins of the brand-new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) under President-elect Trump — a panel with bold ambitions of slashing ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

What a Matt Gaetz Justice Department Would Mean for Business

The Trump loyalist supports an “aggressive” antitrust approach and has called for breaking up Big Tech. But can the controversial nominee win Senate approval?

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Elon Musk's new 'department' seeks 'super high-IQ' staff for unpaid jobs

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s new commission to slash government spending began soliciting applications for staff jobs Thursday.

Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Unnerves an Already Jittery Justice Department and FBI

Senior law enforcement officials face a wave of uncertainty as Donald J. Trump moves to nominate a fierce partisan and a longtime ally to fill one of the most powerful cabinet posts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department

Vaccine sceptic and former Democrat is the latest controversial nomination for cabinet post

Business - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

Trump says he plans to announce Doug Burgum as Department of Interior head

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for secretary of the interior. Trump made the announcement while speaking at a gala for the American First ...

In Gaza, Sinwar’s Death Alone Won’t Secure the Peace

Even with Sinwar gone, I’m doubtful Hamas will fold or that Israel will easily embrace Biden’s ideas for a peace deal.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Yankees work extra innings to secure ALCS in 5

The Yankees are headed back to the World Series for the first time since 2009, with Juan Soto's three-run blast in the 10th inning providing the margin of victory in Game 5 of the ALCS against the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

This Company Created an ‘Easy Button’ for Sharing Information Securely

Two brothers with roots in national security built Virtru based on the insight that private companies have the same needs as government.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Will Social Security be solvent under Trump or Harris?

Social Security is under threat regardless of who wins the election, but an analysis says Trump's agenda would drain the fund more quickly than Harris' plan.

US and Cyprus launch a strategic dialogue to bolster security

U.S. and Cypriot officials have launched a strategic dialogue they said would bolster security and stability in a crisis-wracked region through initiatives including counterterrorism training of ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Border security in spotlight in final stretch of presidential race

Immigration and border security are taking center stage in the final stretch of the presidential election, with two very different views from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security

Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Arizona county heightens security ahead of Election Day

Authorities in Arizona's Maricopa County are increasing security ahead of the election after a series of violent incidents and threats aimed at election facilities and workers in the politically ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025

The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.

Germany and India sign information-sharing security agreement

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27

Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots

The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.

China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers

Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

College helmet comms not secure, sources say

Coach-to-player in-game communications during Power 4 college football games this season have been occurring on unencrypted frequencies, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail

This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutions

World - Financial Times - October 31

Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Live Budget special: How will the UK secure growth?

The FT’s top commentators answer your questions about the Budget’s impact

World - Financial Times - November 1

FBI condemns fake election security videos

The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Moldovan security adviser accuses Moscow of interfering in elections

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Here's what to know about election security

The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...

Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests

It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.

Business - Inc. - November 6

States tighten security at polls amid threats

Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But it's not just the ballots that they're concerned about, it's the polling ...

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