Washington, July 17 (IANS) Senior Democrats swiftly rejected President Donald Trump’s claims of widespread foreign interference and election vulnerabilities after his prime-time address to the nation, accusing him of reviving false narratives about the 2020 election and laying the groundwork to influence next year’s midterm elections.The criticism came soon after Trump announced the declassification of intelligence, FBI and cybersecurity records that he said showed Chinese election activities, v…
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Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) A Minneapolis resident was shot and killed during a federal immigration enforcement operation, which has escalated the already tense situation between the Trump Administration and the Minnesota State Government, along with the opposition Democratic Party.The victim was identified by Democratic leaders as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse. The incident occurred amid ongoing federal immigration operations in Minnesota involving Immigration and Customs Enforcem…
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) US lawmakers have expressed concerns that routine domestic air travel could increasingly intersect with immigration enforcement, creating fear among immigrant communities, including lawful visa holders and international students.The issue surfaced this week during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on airport security and cybersecurity oversight.Transportation Security Administration Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill confirmed that TSA shares certain infor…
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) US lawmakers and homeland security officials have warned that China remains the most persistent cyber threat to American civilian infrastructure, a challenge that closely mirrors security risks faced by India and other major democracies.The warning came during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on cybersecurity, transportation security, and emerging technology risks. Members from both parties said Chinese state-backed hackers are increasingly targeting …
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) US airport security officials have defended stricter identity rules as lawmakers warned the changes could disproportionately affect immigrants and international students who travel domestically.At a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, the Transportation Security Administration confirmed full enforcement of the Real ID law and outlined a new program that charges travelers a fee if they lack compliant identification.Under the “Confirm ID” program, passengers wi…