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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 -
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 - 5h -
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 - 6h -
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 - 3h -
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 -
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 - 7h -
How Cisco’s AI defense stacks up against the cyber threats you never see
Cisco AI Defense is purpose-built to address the security paradox AI creates with its exponential growth in enterprisesVentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat
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Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy’s Top Officer
Adm. Lisa Franchetti spent roughly half of her 40-year career at sea, commanding a destroyer, two carrier strike groups and the U.S. Sixth Fleet.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
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 -
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 -
Weak cyber defenses are exposing critical infrastructure — how enterprises can proactively thwart cunning attackers to protect us all
If businesses fail to up their cybersecurity game, the systems everyone relies on could face serious and devastating disruptions.VentureBeat - 2d -
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 -
US defense secretary saw few political drawbacks in backing joint chiefs ouster
Pete Hegseth viewed his political odds as being unchanged in pushing Trump to fire Gen Charles Brown. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get ...The Guardian - 3d -
Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security
A top Russian security official and Indonesia’s defense minister have held talks in Jakarta as Moscow’s war on Ukraine entered its fourth yearABC News - 6d -
How U.S. foreign policy is changing under Trump after Hegseth's Russia directive
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's directive to U.S. Cyber Command on pausing planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, signals a shift in foreign policy under the Trump ...CBS News - 2h -
Trump: Zelensky 'has no cards,' 'shouldn't be at meetings' with Russia
President Trump on Friday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he did not think it was important for Zelensky to attend negotiations about the war in Ukraine. Trump in an ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
MLB should not reinstate Pete Rose: Why nothing has changed about hits leader's baseball gambling
Rose, who died in 2024, received a permanent ban from baseball in 1989CBS Sports - 5h -
White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end 'this week'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Democrats and former defense officials rail against 'pure pettiness' of Trump Pentagon firings
Democrat lawmakers and former national security leaders are furious over President Trump’s Friday night massacre of top Pentagon leadership, which they warned was a dangerous polarization of the ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
US votes against UN resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war
The U.S. voted against a resolution condemning Russia as the aggressor in the war in Ukraine that passed the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, marking three years since Russia’s launched ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Zelenskyy thanks U.S. for support as Europe forges united front against Russia
Ukraine's president, after his clash with President Trump, says he's still open to a possible minerals deal, but his country still needs security guarantees.CBS News - 2h -
Trump renews attacks on Zelenskyy over US backing against Russia
Confrontation between Washington and Kyiv intensifies after European summit at the weekendFinancial Times - 38m -
EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine
European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of UkraineABC News - Feb. 19 -
Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war's 3rd anniversary
Ukraine is marking the bleakest anniversary of its war with Russia, with its forces under severe pressure on the battlefield after three years of fighting and shaken by the Trump administration’s ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
U.S. votes against European-backed U.N. resolution condemning Russia's war in Ukraine
Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. sided with Russia at the U.N. and did not blame Moscow for starting the war. The vote followed a White House visit by French President ...CBS News - 6d -
Will Europe fill security gaps against Russia if U.S. pulls back from aiding Ukraine?
As the U.S. appears to be changing its priorities surrounding the Ukraine-Russia war, European leaders are huddling to plan for the continent's security needs. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has ...CBS News - 1h -
Coinbase says the SEC has agreed to end 'bogus' enforcement case against crypto exchange
The announcement comes as the regulator is expected to be more friendly to crypto under President Donald Trump.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korean media report
North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia, South Korean media reported, citing the country’s intelligence agency.NBC News - 4d -
Hegseth travels to Guantanamo Bay
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will inspect the facilities at Guantanamo Bay where the Trump administration hopes to house migrants deported from the U.S. CBS News senior national security ...CBS News - 6d -
Hegseth visits Gitmo
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth visits Gitmo Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday ...The Hill - 5d -
As Nona in 'Pete & Pete,' Michelle Trachtenberg was joyful, dancing with abandon
Michelle Trachtenberg's first credited role was on Nickelodeon's 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete,' and it's the role that our TV critic will remember her most by.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Hegseth comments on fired Pentagon officials
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on some of the top officials fired by the Trump administration. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
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 -
VA secretary: 'We're not cutting benefits'
Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins defended the Trump administration's recent layoffs at the department, arguing Thursday that cuts have not been made to "critical health care" or other ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - 6d -
Pete Carroll: The quarterback position is going to be highly contested
Pete Carroll's first season in Seattle was 2010, which was Matt Hasselbeck's final season as the team's starting quarterback.Yahoo Sports - 6d
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