Top NSC cybersecurity official on institutions vulnerable to ransomware attacks

Hospitals and schools are two kinds of institutions that are most vulnerable to ransomware attacks carried out by mostly Russian cyber criminals, according to Ann Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology. Now, U.S. officials are racing to raise cyber defenses at hospitals and public school systems, and they’re turning to artificial

What is a discharge petition? How the House could force a vote on foreign aid

Washington — The Senate approved a $95 billion foreign aid package this week, with a bipartisan group of senators backing the bill that includes assistance to Ukraine and Israel. But Republican leaders in the House have been reluctant to commit to bringing the measure to the floor, resisting calls from President Biden and Democratic leaders.

Start date set for Trump “hush money” trial

Start date set for Trump “hush money” trial – CBS News Watch CBS News A judge ruled Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial over a so-called “hush money” payment Trump allegedly made to porn star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election will begin on March 25. Robert Costa has the details.

In testimony, Fulton County DA Fani Willis denies conflict of interest in election case

In testimony, Fulton County DA Fani Willis denies conflict of interest in election case – CBS News Watch CBS News The tables were turned on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who took the stand Thursday for the first time in the same courtroom where she typically prosecutes defendants. The hearing was over whether Willis

FBI informant lied about Bidens’ business dealings, special counsel alleges

Washington — The special counsel who is investigating the president’s son, Hunter Biden, charged a one-time FBI informant with lying to investigators about the business dealings of the first son and President Joe Biden.  Special counsel David Weiss charged Alexander Smirnov, 43, with making a false statement and creating a fictitious record in what’s known