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February 7, 2023

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Log4j software flaw ‘endemic,’ new cyber safety panel says

July 22, 2022 Associated Press

A computer vulnerability discovered last year in a ubiquitous piece of software is an “endemic” problem that will pose security risks for potentially a decade or more, according to a new cybersecurity panel created by […]

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Questions remain about relocation of COVID-positive migrants to NC

July 28, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — Concerns about whether COVID-19-positive migrants are coming North Carolina have gone unanswered by Gov. Roy Cooper and the Biden administration. On March 11, the state’s eight Republican members of Congress sent a letter […]

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New cybersecurity order issued for US pipeline operators

July 20, 2021 Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following a May ransomware attack that disrupted gas delivery across the East Coast. In a […]

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Ransomware gangs get paid off as officials struggle for fix

June 28, 2021 Frank Bajak, Associated Press

BOSTON — If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don’t expect much help from the U.S. government. The answer is apt to be: It […]

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US pipelines ordered to increase cyber defenses after hack

May 27, 2021 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. pipeline operators will be required for the first time to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive in response to the ransomware hack that disrupted gas supplies in several […]

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Judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban

January 26, 2021 The Associated Press

HOUSTON — A federal judge on Tuesday barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton issued a temporary […]

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Sen. Josh Hawley stops ‘quick confirmation’ for Biden Homeland Security nominee

January 21, 2021 North State Journal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked quick consideration of President Joe Biden’s Homeland Security nominee, Alejandro Mayorkas, on Tuesday. “Mr. Mayorkas has not adequately explained how he will enforce federal law and secure […]

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First new DACA applications approved in final weeks of 2020

January 5, 2021 Larry Neumeister and Norman Merchant, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Over 170 new applicants have become the first individuals in several years to win approval to the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young […]

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Trump administration to sharply limit skilled-worker visas

October 7, 2020 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to sharply limit visas for skilled workers from overseas, a move officials said was a priority amid job losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Department of […]

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Trump: Acting homeland security secretary will lead agency

August 27, 2020 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will nominate acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf for the top spot in the agency, rewarding a forceful advocate for administration policy whose leadership has […]

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