Paused Cyber Offensive

Hegseth pauses cyber offensive against Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a directive to U.S. Cyber Command to pause planning and offensive digital actions against Russia, multiple U.S. officials tell CBS News. Lester Munson, ...

CBS News - 6h

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia

The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

CBS News - 22h

Hegseth orders halt of offensive cyber operations against Russia

A U.S. official says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports on how the Trump administration ...

NBC News - 7h

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders a halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber operations and information operations against Russia, a U.S. official familiar with the matter said.

NBC News - 21h

Schumer says cyber operations pause against Russia gives Putin ‘free pass’

Top Democrat calls Trump’s move to retreat from fight against Russian cyber threats ‘a critical strategic mistake’. A senior US Democrat has hit out at Donald Trump ’s attempt to reset relations ...

The Guardian - 8h

The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat

Plus: The FBI pins that ByBit theft on North Korea, a malicious app download breaches Disney, spyware targets a priest close to the pope, and more.

Wired - 2d

Hegseth halts cyber operations against Russia: Reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has halted offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to media reports. The Pentagon chief ordered U.S. Cyber Command to pause offensive operations last ...

The Hill - 4h

Budget cuts at VA paused for now

Billions of dollars of cuts expected at the Department of Veterans Affairs were paused by the Trump administration as concerns emerged over changes to benefits for the nation's veterans. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 4d

Minority candidates are 0-for-29 in offensive coordinator hires

The current assault on DEI programs is as ingenious as it is insidious.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

In Showdown With Zelensky, Trump Takes Offense on Putin’s Behalf

Never in the past few decades at least has an American president engaged in such an angry, scathing attack on a visiting foreign leader in the Oval Office.

The New York Times - 2d

Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says

The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 people working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Judge blocks Trump order that paused refugee admissions

U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead found President Donald Trump's day one order likely exceeded his authority.

NBC News - 6d

Judge indefinitely pauses Trump spending freeze

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Judge indefinitely pauses Trump spending freeze A federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked the ...

The Hill - 5d

76ers' George: Podcast on pause 'to focus on here'

After the 76ers dropped their ninth straight game Wednesday night against the Knicks, Paul George expounded on his recent decision to stop podcasting.

ESPN - 4d

Real Madrid match paused over Asencio chants

Real Madrid's Copa del Rey game at Real Sociedad was briefly suspended Wednesday, following chants from the crowd aimed at Madrid defender Raúl Asencio.

ESPN - 3d

With the CFPB on Pause, Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says.

The New York Times - 3d

China cyber espionage up by 150 percent in 2024: Report

China's cyber espionage operations continue to become more aggressive amid the increasing use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to help carry out attacks, according to a ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats

Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control ...

The Guardian - 3d

‘Sweating like a mafioso’: calls in Italy to bar Estonia’s ‘offensive’ Eurovision entry

Consumer group complains about song’s stereotypes of Italians – but other Italians say the lyrics are ‘no stresso’. The Eurovision song contest is several months away but the drama has already ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Saints hiring former Eagles QBs coach Doug Nussmeier as offensive coordinator

Nussmeier joins his son down in Louisiana

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia

The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.

The New York Times - 1d

Patel tells FBI employees to pause any responses to DOGE email

FBI Director Kash Patel told employees to hold off on responding to an email, sent at tech billionaire Elon Musk’s direction, asking federal workers to list their accomplishments during the ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

DOGE Cuts Pause Development of Meal Bars for First Responders

Ryan Dowdy’s small-business grant is frozen until further notice.

Inc. - 6d

Federal employment board pauses firing of 6 probationary staffers

A quasi-judicial board has temporarily blocked the firing of six federal employees who were terminated as the Trump administration directed agencies to oust probationary staffers — an early ...

The Hill - 5d

Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books

Clubs for Hispanic and Asian students were also among the student groups put on hold as officials raced to interpret Trump administration orders.

The New York Times - 4d

Ukraine wants more than a pause in fighting with Russia if peace deal is reached

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the U.S. as Ukraine and other European nations seek assurances that there will be more than a pause in fighting if talks with Russia about an end to the war ...

CBS News - 3d