Government contractor arrested for allegedly leaking national defense informationFederal authorities arrested a government contractor and charged him with leaking classified national defense information, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday. FBI investigators have accused 42-year-old Ian Brinksman, an employee of a third-party company which provided services to a government agency, of leaking national defense…The Hill19h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
Iran is boosting efforts to target Americans in Mideast, US Intel warnsUS intelligence chief Jay Clayton warned that Iranian plots against Americans abroad have reached advanced stages as Washington reduces staffing at four Middle East embassies and Trump faces questions about possible renewed strikes on Iran.New York Post19h agoWhole story →Security
'Not an accident': Marco Rubio sends shockwaves with ominous 'coup' commentSecretary of State Marco Rubio publicly invited Cubans to work with the CIA on Friday, and the reaction across the political spectrum was immediate. “To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba - now is the time,” Rubio wrote on X. “The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity…Raw Story20h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
Voters angry about high prices may get little relief from the next CongressIf voters expect a new Democratic Congress to bring down prices, they will probably be disappointed. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York) promises the party’s “affordability agenda” will “drive down the high cost of living in every possible area.” But the main forces driving inflation are the Iran war’s impact on energy prices, fallout from…Spokane Spokesman-Review23h agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanet
US accuses government contractor of leaking classified info to girlfriend’s SubstackThe FBI arrested Ian Brinksman, 42, on Friday following a search of his Washington home, a Justice Department statement said.New York Post1d agoWhole story →Security
Top-secret CIA contractor accused of handing girlfriend 'most closely held secrets'A government contractor with top-secret access is facing federal charges after allegedly feeding classified intelligence to someone he was dating.The FBI arrested Ian Brinksman, a Washington resident who did contract work for the CIA, on Friday after searching his home, the Justice Department announ...Raw Story19h agoWhole story →Security
U.S. is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from IranIn a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said his teams "have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel."PBS NewsHour18h agoWhole story →Security
Iran In 'Advanced' Stages Of Planned Attacks On Americans AbroadAn unclassified intelligence memo sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Iran has stepped up efforts to target U.S. personnel in the Middle East and beyond.HuffPost17h agoWhole story →Security
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIAThe CIA posted a video on X showing the steps needed to contact the intelligence agency.CBS News17h agoWhole story →Security
Rubio offers Cubans CIA partnership opportunity: 'Now is the time'The U.S. government has offered CIA partnerships to residents of adversarial countries in the past, namely in Russia.NewsNation16h agoWhole story →Security
Chicago renters’ rights overhaul stalls againThe City Hall fight between Mayor Brandon Johnson and opponents has again stalled two ordinances aimed at overhauling Chicago renters’ rights.Chicago Tribune26d agoWhole story →BuildBrandon Johnsonchicago renters rights overhaul
Sherrill signs balcony solar law to cut costs for N.J. rentersGov. Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act, which removes key barriers for renters who want to use portable solar energy.NJ.com2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyMikie Sherrillnew jersey balcony solar law signing
Virginia students pay the price for college sportsVirginia students and families shoulder soaring college sports costs, underscoring the need for financial transparency and reform as Congress considers the Protect College Sports Act.Richmond Times-Dispatch7d agoWhole story →EducationEconomycollege sports reform debate
Lawsuit over alleged mold at Michigan's women's prison can move forward, appeals court saysA federal appeals court says that a lawsuit alleging dangerous conditions at Michigan's Huron Valley Correctional Facility can move forward.CBS News8d agoWhole story →Justicehuron valley prison lawsuit ruling
AOC breaking the mold on politics and motherhood normsThe rising trend of egg freezing, evidenced by growing medical data, frames Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s fertility preservation as part of a broader generational shift. Her transparency about this choice encourages dialogue around women’s reproductive rights, workplace challenges and political candidacy.Richmond Times-Dispatch19d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentAlexandria Ocasio-CortezS 837virginia legislative session
AOC breaking the mold on politics and motherhood normsThe rising trend of egg freezing, evidenced by growing medical data, frames Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s fertility preservation as part of a broader generational shift. Her transparency about this choice encourages dialogue around women’s reproductive rights, workplace challenges and political candidacy.St. Louis Post-Dispatch2mo agoSources (6)Whole story →GovernmentJusticeAlexandria Ocasio-Cortezaoc egg freezing announcement
AxeOHTax-CanvassingAnnual tax bills make many homeowners feel more like eternal renters.Reason4d agoWhole story →Economy
Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High?Take this 2-minute quiz to see if your property taxes could be lower.Kiplinger25d agoWhole story →Economy
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