FDIC head stepping down after report on its workplace culture, White House says

The White House said Monday that the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will step down, a departure that follows the release of a damning report about the agency’s toxic workplace culture. The White House said Martin Gruenberg will step aside once a successor is appointed, and that President Biden will name a replacement

Trump social media account shares video mentioning “unified reich”

A video posted to Donald Trump’s account on his social media network Monday included references to a “unified reich” among hypothetical news headlines depicting an election win by him in November. The video drew sharp criticism from President Biden, who accused Trump of using “Hitler’s language.” The headline appears among messages flashing across the screen

Generative AI poses threat to election security, intelligence agencies warn

Generative artificial intelligence could threaten election security this November, intelligence agencies warned in a new federal bulletin. Generative AI uses images, audio, video and code to create new content, like so-called “deep fake” videos in which a person is made to look like they’re saying something they never said.  Both foreign and domestic actors could

Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns

Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water. About 70% of utilities inspected by federal officials over the last year violated standards meant to