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No date confirmed for meeting with Israelis, White House says – Israel News
The White House said it is still working to reschedule its meeting with the Israeli delegation who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled from meeting with the US following its abstention in the United Nations Security Council ceasefire resolution vote. “The tone throughout here has been businesslike and it’s been professional and we expect that it’s …
Democrats tried to “sneak” $400B funding into veterans’ health care bill
A bill to expand health care access for military veterans who became ill after being exposed to toxic burn pits has been stalled because of efforts of Democrats’ desire “to go on an unrelated $400 billion spending spree,” Sen. Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday. Driving the news: Toomey joined other …
Old technology forces Education Department to delay new FAFSA application
The Department of Education informed Congress on Friday that decades-old technology has forced the department to delay the implementation of a new, simplified application for students seeking federal financial aid, Politico reports. Why it matters: The department was required by a law that Congress passed last year to start using the new Free Application for …
Protecting critical infrastructure puts focus on people, process and technology — Washington Technology
COMMENTARY Protecting critical infrastructure puts focus on people, process and technology By Kevin McNeill Feb 02, 2021 The scope and sophistication of the recent highly publicized cyber-attacks on our government’s software supply chain indicates highly skilled cyber adversaries, effective network reconnaissance and careful planning. These attacks by Russian actors demonstrate the real threats …
Human Rights: A New Role For The Intelligence Community « Breaking Defense
Seal of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Human rights literally disappeared from former President Trump’s National Security Council (NSC) when he dropped the term from the position once known as the special assistant to the President for multilateral affairs and human rights. President Biden has appointed a new coordinator for democracy and …