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June 2, 2021

Biden needs to make clear to Putin that cyberattacks will have consequences: Rep. McCaul

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas argued the Biden administration needs to “hit back” and respond with a "cyber-offensive attack' against Russia's alleged involvement in U.S. cyberattacks Wednesday on “America Reports.”

June 2, 2021

Ellie Kemper faces calls to be canceled on social media over participation in ‘racist’ ball

Ellie Kemper is at the center of a Twitter controversy after photos surfaced of the actress at a 1999 ball in St. Louis several believe is controversial.

June 2, 2021

Russia and China 'sense weakness' and are testing Biden: Fred Fleitz

Former NSC Chief of Staff Fred Fleitz said Wednesday that U.S. foreign adversaries, such as China and Russia, are testing President Biden and his administration with recent actions, including a cyberattack on American beef companies.

June 2, 2021

Biden to raise Russia-based ransomware attacks in Putin meeting after US hit again

President Biden is expected to raise the issue of Russia-based ransomware attacks with President Vladimir Putin during their summit in Geneva later this month, the White House said Wednesday.

June 2, 2021

Seattle man arrested at airport after trying to join ISIS, feds say

A 20-year-old Seattle man is facing a terrorism-related charge after being arrested while trying to board a flight to join the Islamic State group, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday.

June 2, 2021

Massachusetts Steamship Authority hit by cyberattack

A team of IT professionals are currently assessing the impact of the attack.

June 2, 2021

Massachusetts Steamship Authority hit by cyberattack

Guests traveling to Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket using ferry service from the Massachusetts Steamship Authority should expect delays after the company announced it has been the target of a ransomware attack Wednesday morning that is affecting operations.

June 2, 2021

White House investigation ransom attack on meatpacking company

A criminal organization likely based in Russia is believed to be behind a ransomware attack on JBS, one of the largest meat producers in the world; Lucas Tomlinson reports on the latest. 

June 2, 2021

Feds move to drop charges against New York man accused in Capitol riot

Federal prosecutors intend to drop all charges against a New York man accused of participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to reports.

June 1, 2021

Biden defense budget stagnates on warships as focus shifts to China

On any given day the U.S. Navy has 100 ships deployed around the world — one third of its current fleet but that is much smaller than during the Reagan buildup in the '80s when the Navy had nearly 600 warships.