Lawmaker calls for an independent review of cybersecurity in the U.S. courts system

After a high-profile hack, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is calling for an independent review of cybersecurity in the U.S. courts system. In a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts, Wyden said the federal Judiciary has fallen short in protecting its sensitive IT systems. He pointed to a recent intrusion of the courts’ case management system. Hackers reportedly took advantage of vulnerabilities that were brought to light five years ago, after a separate hack of the case management system. Wyden says Roberts should commission a National Academy of Sciences review of…

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EXCLUSIVE: Majority of GOP, Independent Voters Want to End US Aid to Ukraine

A majority of Republican and independent voters oppose additional U.S. aid for Ukraine, according to new polling data released today and shared with The Daily Signal. By a margin of 54% to 29%, Republicans do not want Congress to provide funding and supply weapons to Ukraine. Among independents, opposition jumps to 56% with a mere 17% in support. Scott Rasmussen conducted the national survey of 1,000 voters from Aug. 2-3. Overall, a plurality of American voters—43% to 38%—oppose additional Ukraine aid. Voters are divided by party with 59% percent of…

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Republicans block independent commission to investigate attack on U.S. Capitol – NBC News

Republicans block independent commission to investigate attack on U.S. Capitol  NBC News In victory for Trump, Republicans block probe of U.S. Capitol riot  Reuters Senate Republicans block bill to create commission to probe pro-Trump Capitol insurrection  CNBC Republicans block independent probe of US Capitol riot  Al Jazeera English Senate Republicans block creation of US Capitol attack commission  The Guardian View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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