The U. S. Commerce Department has seen a change in leadership within a key office focused on tech security. Elizabeth "Liz" Cannon, who headed the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) office, has stepped down. This office, established in 2022, was tasked with investigating t
A recent court filing by the Justice Department revealed a significant data security issue. Employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who were working with the Social Security Administration (SSA), shared sensitive information through an unsecured third-party server. This action
Sycamore is looking to give its old security cameras a much-needed upgrade. The current systems in place are outdated and not doing their job well enough. This is a big deal for keeping people safe and managing risks. The city has even gotten quotes from three different companies to replace the old
A hospital's emergency room wanted to improve how it helps people who suffer from abuse in relationships. They decided to work with local groups that support these survivors. The hospital created a team with leaders from five of these groups. The goal was to make sure the hospital and the groups cou
The Education Department's role in tackling sexual violence on campuses has taken a hit. Once a strong force, it's now struggling to keep up. The Office for Civil Rights, which handles these cases, saw half its lawyers go in a round of layoffs. This has left over 25, 000 cases waiting to be looked a
The Department of Justice is looking into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. They are accused of making it hard for federal officers to do their jobs. This is about immigration enforcement in the state. The investigation started after Walz and Frey made public statements.
In a surprising turn of events, several attorneys from the US justice department's civil rights division have resigned. They are unhappy with a decision not to investigate the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. This incident happened in Minneapolis on January 7. The attorneys who quit w
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are in serious trouble. They've been arrested and brought to the U. S. to face charges. The U. S. says Maduro's government is corrupt and deeply involved in drug trafficking. They accuse him of working with some of the world's most dan
Trump's education policies have caused quite a stir. Schools and universities are feeling the pressure. The administration has launched over 120 investigations into higher education institutions and dozens into K-12 schools. This has led to some schools changing their policies on diversity, admissio
Prince William County has seen a drop in crime over the past five years. The police chief, Peter Newsham, shared his thoughts on what's working and what's not. First, the good news. Crime has gone down by 11%. Violent crime has dropped even more, by almost 20%. That's a big deal. The police have al
