Now both chambers of Congress are investigating Microsoft email breach

As Congress settles into August recess, investigations into a high-profile hack of government email accounts are just starting to heat up. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is now probing the breaches of unclassified Microsoft email accounts at the Commerce Department and State Department, respectively, by a China-linked group. In separate letters sent to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken today, lawmakers request staff briefings on the breaches no later than Aug. 9. The hackers were reportedly able to access the unclassified email of Raimondo herself,…

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US Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress – BBC News

US Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress  BBC News US Congress under tight security after new extremist threat  Bangkok Post Riots rumors call off US Congress session – The Manila Times  The Manila Times US Congress CANCELS session after warning militia group could be plotting ANOTHER breach  7NEWS.com.au Sergeant at Arms and Capitol Police warn of extended March 4 – 6 militia threat against Congress  12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC View Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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Trump Comments on Race Open Breach With CEOs, Military and GOP – New York Times

New York Times Trump Comments on Race Open Breach With CEOs, Military and GOPNew York TimesBut the Phoenix mayor, Greg Stanton, said in his own tweet that he was “disappointed” that the president would hold a political event “as our nation is still healing from the tragic events in Charlottesville.” He urged Mr. Trump to delay the visit. The …and more » us politics – Google News

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