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Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution labels the AfD as extremist, The Lebanese army dismantles 90% of Hezbollah border infrastructure, Croatia's parliament passes a new law targeting war-era cemeteries, President Trump unveils a $163B “skinny budget,” Donald Trump vows to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status, The Trump administration explores deporting migrants to Libya and Rwanda, 1,120 are arrested in a federal-state immigration operation in Florida, Tsunami alerts are issued after a 7.4M earthquake strikes offshore Chile, An Australian shipbuilder launches the world's largest electric ship, and Oxfam reports that CEO pay has increased by 50% since 2019. Sources: www.verity.news

Today on the News Reel, we speak with Doug McMurdo, editor of the Times-Independent, about a protest that took place at Arches National Park recently. We also discuss upcoming federal office space closures in Moab for the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service, and the United States Geological Survey. Plus, we give updates about the Moab Area Transit schedule and a save-the-date for a volunteer day to clean up some local trails.

The Trump administration is calling on teleworking federal employees to return to the office full time, but its leaders at the General Services Administration are on a mission to dramatically cut the amount of federal office space that agencies have. That's raising some questions of how agencies will accommodate more workers coming into the office. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is calling on teleworking federal employees to return to the office full time, but its leaders at the General Services Administration are on a mission to dramatically cut the amount of federal office space that agencies have. That's raising some questions of how agencies will accommodate more workers coming into the office. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 13: The political crisis in Austria deepens after coalition government talks fail once again and far-right leader Herbert Kickl gives back the mandate to form a coalition. What's next? Also: French Prime Minister François Bayrou threatens to sue over allegations he covered up physical and sexual abuse at a private Catholic school in the 1990s. Plus: find out why swamps and marshes could be crucial to the fight against global warming. Austria faces a deepening political crisis. The far-right Freedom Party led by Herbert Kickl won 29 percent of votes in national elections last September. Since then, the party has been unable to form a coalition government with the conservative Austrian People's Party on multiple occasions. According to The New York Times, the most recent talks collapsed on Wednesday because the two parties could not agree on who should get the interior ministry portfolio. Kickl's party wanted it to push their anti-immigration policies. The conservatives were worried that if the far right got the portfolio, foreign intelligence agencies would stop cooperating with the interior ministry, which controls Austria's intelligence agencies. On Wednesday, Kickl announced he was giving up his mandate. The Austrian liberal paper Die Presse wonders: "What happens now?" In its editorial, the paper says that Austria has been spared a Chancellor Herbert Kickl, for the time being at least. The editor calls the crisis "political dysfunction" bordering on embarrassment. The coalition talks have lasted for five months, the longest in Austrian politics since 1945. Der Standard, a left-leaning liberal paper, announces emphatically that Kickl has failed. In its editorial, the paper says Kickl is not fit to govern for countless reasons, evoking his decision in 2018 as interior minister to dismantle the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution with the help of people suspected of spying for the Russians.In France, Prime Minister François Bayrou is accused of covering up physical and sexual violence at a Catholic school. The scandal is relayed by French investigative website Mediapart. It concerns a private Catholic school called Notre-Dame de Betharram. The school is accused of allowing physical and sexual violence on students over nearly six decades. Bayrou's wife was a teacher there and some of his children attended the school. Bayrou, who was president of the general council of the department where the school is located, says he had no idea about the accusations levelled against the school. Mediapart says he had to have known – he met with a judge investigating the priest accused of the crimes in 1998. Bayrou angrily defended himself in parliament on Tuesday, saying he would file for defamation if necessary. Some opposition MPs accuse him of having lied before parliament.Elsewhere, swamps and marshes may be a boring part of nature, but they could play a crucial role in combating global warming. As The Washington Post notes: "The soggy spots have been dismissed as inhospitable smudges on the map." Swamps, bogs, fens – whatever you call peatlands, no one is exactly rushing to visit them and yet, they will play a crucial role in the future. Under the soggy soil, swamps trap huge amounts of CO2. And yet, less than a fifth of world's peatlands are protected. If they disappear, they could release all that trapped gas into the air. In Canada for instance, peatlands are at risk because stocked underneath are vast sources of clean energy that authorities hope to exploit. Meanwhile, DR Congo is home to largest swathes of tropical peatlands – but farmers want to drain them to grow crops. A new study from journal Conservation Letters this week warns that restoring peatlands and protecting them will be crucial to fighting climate change.Finally: Andy Murray is a grand slam-winning tennis player known for his exploits on-court, but he's no skier! The Telegraph explains that Murray revealed that he recently had to be rescued from the Swiss Alps in a embarrassing first attempt at skiing. He was trying to take on a 3km downhill slope at the end of the day after the lifts had closed. After picking up speed, he quickly realised he had no idea what he was doing. Thankfully, rescuers came to help him off the mountain. Murray says he still plans to go back skiing later this year. It turns out that you can win grand slam titles, but skiing is a pretty tough sport to nail!You can catch our press review every morning on France 24 at 7:20am and 9:20am (Paris time), from Monday to Friday.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions that operates a global delivery centre in Ireland, has partnered with Landis+Gyr, a leading energy management solutions company based in Cham, Switzerland, to deliver innovative, flexible energy-efficiency solutions for utilities. These solutions will empower utilities to help their commercial and industrial customers achieve sustainability goals, improve operational efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions. Over the next three years, TCS will integrate its award-winning enterprise-level energy and emission management system, TCS Clever Energy, with Landis+Gyr's advanced smart metering and grid management technologies, creating a comprehensive energy management solution for utilities. The partnership will enable utilities to meet the complex energy demands of their commercial and industrial clients while offering them advanced tools to optimise energy usage and achieve sustainability targets. TCS will also leverage TCS Clever Energy to drive energy transformation for Landis+Gyr. Utilities face increasing pressure to help their customers meet sustainability targets and adapt to changing regulations. The combined capabilities of Landis+Gyr and TCS will enable utilities to offer end-to-end energy efficiency solutions that include real-time energy optimisation, demand response, and smart EV charging. These features help utilities empower their commercial and industrial customers to improve energy efficiency, lower emissions, and drive operational excellence. It simultaneously increases utility's ability to integrate renewable energy sources, optimise use of existing infrastructure, and improve grid flexibility. Amith Kota, Global Chief Technology Officer at Landis+Gyr, said, "The partnership with TCS brings pivotal technological expertise to our expanding flexibility management offering. By integrating TCS Clever Energy capabilities into our portfolio, we now provide a solution that supports utilities in delivering energy efficiency and sustainability solutions to their commercial and industrial customers. This ensures grid resilience while enabling utilities to meet both their and their customers' sustainability goals." With annual sales of approximately $1.7 billion, Landis+Gyr is one of the largest providers of integrated energy management solutions in the world. For over 125 years, it has helped organisations avoid more than 9.5 million tons of carbon dioxide. Landis+Gyr and TCS will now assist utilities in complying with new regulations, which require larger companies to report and conduct due diligence on how their activities impact climate change, including CO2 emissions. Anupam Singhal, President, Manufacturing, TCS, said, "We are delighted to partner with Landis+Gyr to help achieve sustainability goals by optimising operational efficiency and accelerating the journey to carbon neutrality. The synergy between Landis+Gyr's expertise in smart metering, grid resiliency, and flexible demand management and TCS Clever Energy solution with self-learning and self-optimising capability utilising cutting-edge IoT, Edge, and AI will ensure a robust and future-ready green ecosystem." TCS Clever EnergyTM, is a next-gen solution from TCS' suite of 200-plus sustainability offerings designed to help enterprises manage their energy consumption and carbon emissions. Organisations in over 10 countries have managed to cumulatively reduce CO2 emissions of over 250,000 metric tonnes by deploying the solution. The key features of the solution include real-time energy monitoring, built-in energy twin to drive energy optimisation and AI/ML-driven closed loop self-optimisation to automate actions and carbon management and Scope 1 and 2 emission reporting. The solution is approved by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and approved by the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) in Germany.

Federal Workforce Faces Extensive Remote Work Monitoring Under New Trump Administration Plan How will the 94% of federal employees who currently work remotely respond when they discover their every keystroke and login could soon be tracked? The answer may arrive sooner than expected, as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy advance their proposal for comprehensive federal worker surveillance. The Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, stepped into the spotlight this week as its newly appointed leaders, Musk and Ramaswamy, presented their strategy to Republican lawmakers during multiple closed-door sessions on Capitol Hill. Their primary objective centers on achieving $2 trillion in federal budget reductions through what they term the elimination of government waste. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa emerges as a central figure in this developing story, having released a detailed 60-page report examining the current state of government remote work. The report presents striking statistics, claiming that merely 6% of federal employees work full-time in physical office locations. Ernst, who chairs the Senate DOGE caucus, draws from her agricultural background to criticize the current remote work situation, stating, "Growing up on a farm, I know what working from home really means. But in Washington, working from home apparently means having a field day." The proposed REMOTE Act, sponsored by Ernst, introduces comprehensive monitoring software designed to track federal employees' computer activities. This technology would maintain detailed records of network traffic, login frequencies, online duration, and overall digital engagement patterns for remote workers. The legislation represents a direct response to concerns about remote worker productivity and accountability. Musk has amplified these concerns through his social media platform X, where he shared particularly stark assessments of the situation. "If you exclude security guards & maintenance personnel, the number of government workers who show up in person and do 40 hours of work a week is closer to 1%! Almost no one," Musk declared, responding to coverage of Ernst's report in the New York Post. The implementation of employee monitoring software mirrors existing practices in the private sector. Major corporations including J.P. Morgan, Barclays Bank, and UnitedHealth Group already employ similar technologies to monitor their remote workforce, tracking metrics down to individual keystrokes and email composition times. Musk brings substantial personal experience regarding remote work policies to his new advisory role. As CEO of Tesla, he previously mandated a minimum 40-hour in-office work week, informing employees that failure to comply would be interpreted as resignation. This hardline stance continued at X (formerly Twitter) after his acquisition, where he required personal approval for any flexible work arrangements. The Federal Office of Management and Budget presents contrasting data in their August 2024 report spanning nearly 3,000 pages. Their analysis indicates that approximately half of federal workers occupy fully in-person positions, such as healthcare providers and food safety inspectors. Among employees eligible for telework, 60% of their work occurs at assigned office locations. House Speaker Mike Johnson has voiced strong support for the DOGE initiatives, despite these conflicting statistics. Johnson continues to cite the disputed figure that only 1% of federal workers maintain daily in-person attendance, demonstrating alignment with Musk and Ramaswamy's perspective on federal workforce reform.

Today's podcast features an interview with Kristen Dillon, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Federal Office for Rural Health Policy. In this special National Rural Health Day episode, we get an overview of the current state of rural maternal health, including access barriers and disparities in health outcomes, as well as exploring the ways that the Health Resources and Services Administration is working to improve outcomes for rural mothers. The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/maternal-health-nov-2024 Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

People in rural areas have higher rates of certain chronic conditions and disabilities and can expect to live a couple years shorter, on average, compared to people in urban areas. The health disparities facing rural Americans stem from many factors – including geographic, economic, social, and systemic issues.  But in the midst of all this, there is hope. There's greater awareness of the importance of rural health care and public health resources, and a growing number of federal agencies dedicated to supporting data-driven solutions aimed at addressing rural health challenges. Two individuals behind some of those efforts join the Health Disparities podcast to discuss rural health challenges and opportunities: Tom Morris, Associate Administrator for the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy at HHS Diane Hall, Director for the Office of Rural Health in CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Center “There's been a lot of focus on access to health care in rural areas, which is absolutely incredibly important,” Hall says. “But I also think we need to really pay attention to the public health infrastructure, which has also been decreased because of budget issues [and] because of the impact of the pandemic.” Addressing rural health needs is a bipartisan issue, says Morris. “There may be disagreements about how you get to the outcome, but there's no disagreement about what the challenges are,” Morris says. “...The partisan divide sort of falls apart when you dive into the issues.” Morris and Hall speak with Health Disparities podcast host Bill Finerfrock about the priorities of their respective offices, common myths about rural America, and what gives them hope as they consider the future of rural health. Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

In this special episode Scott Homan sits down with Austrian cult expert and professional skeptic Ulrike Schiesser as part of our Decult Takeover series, in support of the upcoming Decult Cult Awareness Conference. Ulrike, a psychologist and psychotherapist working at the Federal Office for Cult Affaires (Bundesstelle für Sektenfragen) in Austria, has dedicated her career to understanding and dismantling the psychological manipulation tactics used by high-control groups, cults, and conspiracy-driven communities.Throughout this conversation, Ulrike shares her vast expertise on how to recognize the subtle yet dangerous signs of cult influence and offers practical advice on how to communicate with loved ones trapped in these environments. She also previews what she'll discuss in more detail at the Decult Cult Awareness Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she'll be a featured speaker.Highlights of this episode include:Ulrike Schiesser's role at the Austrian state-run Federal Office for Cult Affaires and her mission to support cult survivors and their families.Practical advice on cult recovery and how to approach conversations with those still inside cults or authoritarian groups.Insights into the psychological and sociological aspects of coercive control and how to navigate the complex emotions involved in leaving a cult.Ulrike's experience counseling families dealing with loved ones caught up in conspiracy theories, esotericism, and authoritarian group structures.As a prominent voice in cult activism across Europe, Ulrike's work has been celebrated by skeptics and professionals in mental health, making her an essential part of the conversation about cult recovery at the Decult event. Her knowledge provides invaluable tools for individuals struggling to help friends or family members who are under the influence of manipulative, high-control groups.Whether you're a mental health professional, a survivor of cult influence, or someone with a loved one in a cult, this conversation will offer key strategies for understanding and approaching these challenging situations. Decult Cult Awareness Conference: Join Ulrike Schiesser, and other leading experts in cult awareness at the Decult Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, happening on October 19th & 20th!Get your livestream tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/decult-cult-awareness-conference-tickets#WitnessUnderground #DecultConference #CultAwareness #UlrikeSchiesser #ScottHoman #CultRecovery #MentalHealth #CultExpert #FederalOfficeForCultAffaires #Skeptic #EuropeanSkeptic #CultActivism #FormerCultMembers #ChristchurchActivists #CultConference #ICSA #NewZealandEvent #CultSurvivors #FormerCultMemberSpeaksOut #FormerCultMemberInterviewSupport the showSubscribe to the newsletter for weekly episodes: https://bit.ly/WitnessUndergroundWatch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100018684/witness-undergroundhttps://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundSupport:https://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

A small but persistent office in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration ... part of the Commerce Department ... has been working over the years to bridge one valley in the digital divide. The campuses of history black colleges and universities ... as well as other tribal and minority serving institutions. We get an update now from the acting director of the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, Dominique Harrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A small but persistent office in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration ... part of the Commerce Department ... has been working over the years to bridge one valley in the digital divide. The campuses of history black colleges and universities ... as well as other tribal and minority serving institutions. We get an update now from the acting director of the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, Dominique Harrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode comes to you on location from various places in California, New York, Tennessee, Washington DC, and Anchorage, Alaska.  On today's show, Veronica Riley and Tim Lightner lead a conversation off past and current commissioners from the Federal Office of Child Support Services.  They share their perspectives and their reflections of NCSEA over the years.  Our guests include Dr. Sherri Heller, Margot Bean, Vicki Turetsky, Scott Lekan, and Tanguler Gray.  Truly a unique experience to have all these people in one place!

Experts say GSA will keep shrinking the federal real estate portfolio, regardless of the next administration. But the methods will vary, depending on who wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new chapter in a long-running story. It's too easy for the wrong people to sneak the wrong things into federal buildings. The Federal Protective Service provides the mostly contracted guards. The Government Accountability Office did what you might call a pressure test … to see if dangerous items could get past them. The results show there's work to do. Here with the details, the G-A-O's director of physical infrastructure issues, Dave Marroni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new chapter in a long-running story. It's too easy for the wrong people to sneak the wrong things into federal buildings. The Federal Protective Service provides the mostly contracted guards. The Government Accountability Office did what you might call a pressure test … to see if dangerous items could get past them. The results show there's work to do. Here with the details, the G-A-O's director of physical infrastructure issues, Dave Marroni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts say GSA will keep shrinking the federal real estate portfolio, regardless of the next administration. But the methods will vary, depending on who wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christie is joined by Dr. Kristen Dillon, Chief Medical Officer at the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With an extensive background in rural healthcare, public health, and health policy, Dr. Dillon shares her journey from an urban upbringing in the San Francisco Bay Area to a dedicated career in rural medicine, including her experience overseeing Oregon's Pandemic Response Unit and working on health policy in Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. Dr. Dillon discusses the unique challenges and solutions in providing quality maternity care in rural areas, the importance of telehealth and collaborative networks, and the critical role of emergency care providers.Check out the Maternal Mental Health Hotline here.  This show is brought to you by the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). Join us in the journey toward safer, more equitable maternal care and learn more about AIM at saferbirth.org.This podcast is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA, of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, as part of an initiative to improve maternal health outcomes.

Today's podcast is hosted by Pat O'Donnell (of YoungWilliams and coming to you from Illinois).  She is joined by Matt Brega (Assistant Director and Supervising Attorney, Contra Costa County Department of Child Support Services), Lori Cruz (Director, Contra Costa County Department of Child Support Services), Corri Flores (Director –Government Affairs Wage Garnishments Compliance & Shared Services at ADP), and Robyn Large (of the Federal Office of Child Support Services; based in South Carolina).  They have an engaging conversation focusing on the National Medical Support Notice (NMSN):  the benefits, frustrations, challenges and obstacles.  Listen as they touch on the history and processes, and why awareness and education is the key for understanding to assist the families in the child support program with the medical support they deserve.

This week's episode of On Location comes to you from Michigan and Virginia. Join Mariellen Keely (Grants & Initiatives Consultant Senior, Division of Child Support, Virginia Department of Social Services) as she hosts today's program. Mariellen welcomes April Williams (Navigation Program Manager of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services/Child Support pilot program – Navigation Program Services) and Julie Vandenboom (Michigan Office of Child Support, Program Re-engineering Specialist, who talk about their article in the January issue of the Federal Office of Child Support Services' (OCSS) Child Support Report.  Hear about how they each got involved in the child support program and roles they have held. Learn what they are doing now with the new Michigan Navigator Program, and what it entails.

Join us at Grays Peak Strategies for an inspiring conversation on our latest podcast episode, dedicated to women in leadership. In this captivating discussion, we had the honor of hosting IV-D Director Erin Frisch from Michigan and Federal Office of Child Support Services Commissioner Tanguler Gray. Reflecting on our experiences from participating in Women in Leadership panels over the past year, we dive deep into the rewards and insights gained from sharing our journeys. From breaking barriers to fostering diversity, women are instrumental in shaping the future of leadership. As leaders in our fields, we share our hopes for the next generation and discuss the importance of empowerment and creating opportunities for growth. Despite challenges such as gender bias and imposter syndrome, we offer strategies for navigating them. Tune in for valuable insights, inspiration, and advice as we celebrate women in leadership and pave the way for greater equality and empowerment. 

The Oh No! news. Oh No! News is Good News. TAGS: Oh No News, Threat analysis, QNAP Threat analysis; your attack surface. Source: QNAP warns of critical auth bypass flaw in its NAS devices. The Taiwanese Network Attached Storage (NAS) device maker disclosed three vulnerabilities that can lead to an authentication bypass, command injection, and SQL injection. CVE-2024-21899: If exploited, the improper authentication vulnerability could allow users to compromise the security of the system via a network. CVE-2024-21900: If exploited, the injection vulnerability could allow authenticated users to execute commands via a network. CVE-2024-21901: If exploited, the SQL injection vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to inject malicious code via a network. The flaws impact various versions of QNAP's operating systems, including QTS 5.1.x, QTS 4.5.x, QuTS hero h5.1.x, QuTS hero h4.5.x, QuTScloud c5.x, and the myQNAPcloud 1.0.x service. Source: Switzerland: Play ransomware leaked 65,000 government documents. In a new statement published today, the Swiss government confirmed that 65,000 government documents were leaked in the breach. Supporting Source: Hacker attack on Xplain: National Cyber Security Centre publishes data analysis report. Relevance of the published data volume. The data package published on the darknet comprised around 1.3 million files. Once the data had been downloaded, the NCSC took the lead in systematically categorising and triaging all documents relevant to the Federal Administration. The results showed that the volume of data relevant to the Federal Administration comprised around 65,000 documents, or approximately 5% of the total published data set. The majority of these files belonged to Xplain (47,413) with a share of over 70%; around 14% (9,040) belonged to the Federal Administration. Around 95% of the Federal Administration’s files belonged to the administrative units of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP): the Federal Office of Justice, Federal Office of Police, State Secretariat for Migration and the internal IT service centre ISC-FDJP. With just over 3% of the data, the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) is slightly affected and the other departments are only marginally affected in terms of volume. Proportion of sensitive data. Sensitive content such as personal data, technical information, classified information and passwords was found in around half of the Federal Administration's files (5,182). Personal data such as names, email addresses, telephone numbers and postal addresses were found in 4,779 of these files. In addition, 278 files contained technical information such as documentation on IT systems, software requirement documents or architectural descriptions, 121 objects were classified in accordance with the Information Protection Ordinance and 4 objects contained readable passwords. Supporting Source: Information about the hacker attack on Xplain. Xplain filed a criminal complaint after the incident, provided the authorities with all the necessary information and cooperated with them in investigating and limiting the damage. We rebuilt the entire IT infrastructure in accordance with the recommendations of the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and replaced the external operators. An external audit of the infrastructure and processes was completed in November. The NCSC subsequently wrote an assessment of the audit. The Federal Council's strategy crisis team on data leaks (PSC-D) took note of the report. Spoofed Zoom, Google & Skype Meetings Spread Corporate RATs. A threat actor is creating fake Skype, Google Meet, and Zoom meetings, mimicking these popular collaboration applications to spread various commodity malware that can steal sensitive data from both Android and Windows users. Additional Information. What is a "Data Breach"? A data breach is a security violation, in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, altered or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. What is "Malware"? Malware (a portmanteau for malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, deprive access to information, or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy. What is a "Payload"? In the context of a computer virus or worm, the payload is the portion of the malware which performs malicious action; deleting data, sending spam or encrypting data. In addition to the payload, such malware also typically has overhead code aimed at simply spreading itself, or avoiding detection. What is "Phishing"? Phishing is a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ransomware. Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and often transparently mirror the site being targeted, allowing the attacker to observe everything while the victim is navigating the site, and transverse any additional security boundaries with the victim. Social engineering (security) In the context of information security, social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. A type of confidence trick for the purpose of information gathering, fraud, or system access, it differs from a traditional "con" in that it is often one of many steps in a more complex fraud scheme. What is "Information Security" (InfoSec)? Information security, sometimes shortened to InfoSec, is the practice of protecting information by mitigating information risks. It is part of information risk management. Information Security Attributes: Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (C.I.A.). Information Systems are composed in three main portions, hardware, software and communications with the purpose to help identify and apply information security industry standards, as mechanisms of protection and prevention, at three levels or layers: physical, personal and organizational. Essentially, procedures or policies are implemented to tell administrators, users and operators how to use products to ensure information security within the organizations. What is "Risk management"? Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. What is a "Vulnerability" (computing)? Vulnerabilities are flaws in a computer system that weaken the overall security of the device/system. Vulnerabilities can be weaknesses in either the hardware itself, or the software that runs on the hardware. What is an "Attack Surface"? The attack surface of a software environment is the sum of the different points (for "attack vectors") where an unauthorized user (the "attacker") can try to enter data to or extract data from an environment. Keeping the attack surface as small as possible is a basic security measure. What is an "Attack Vector"? In computer security, an attack vector is a specific path, method, or scenario that can be exploited to break into an IT system, thus compromising its security. The term was derived from the corresponding notion of vector in biology. An attack vector may be exploited manually, automatically, or through a combination of manual and automatic activity. What is "Standardization"? Standardization is the process of implementing and developing technical standards based on the consensus of different parties that include firms, users, interest groups, standards organizations and governments. Standardization can help maximize compatibility, interoperability, safety, repeatability, or quality. It can also facilitate a normalization of formerly custom processes. List of computer standards. List of technical standard organizations. What is a "Replay attack"? A replay attack is a form of network attack in which valid data transmission is maliciously or fraudulently repeated or delayed. Another way of describing such an attack is: "an attack on a security protocol using a replay of messages from a different context into the intended (or original and expected) context, thereby fooling the honest participant(s) into thinking they have successfully completed the protocol run." What is a "Man-in-the-middle attack"? In cryptography and computer security, a man-in-the-middle, ..., attack is a cyberattack where the attacker secretly relays and possibly alters the communications between two parties who believe that they are directly communicating with each other, as the attacker has inserted themselves between the two parties. What is "Transport Layer Security" (TLS)? Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network. The protocol is widely used in applications such as email, instant messaging, and voice over IP, but its use in securing HTTPS remains the most publicly visible. What is a "Handshake" (computing)?. In computing, a handshake is a signal between two devices or programs, used to, e.g., authenticate, coordinate. An example is the handshaking between a hypervisor and an application in a guest virtual machine. What is Security theater? The practice of taking security measures that are considered to provide the feeling of improved security while doing little or nothing to achieve it. License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Today's episode comes to you from Washington DC and Alaska, where Tim Lightner (from Anchorage, Alaska) hosts Raghavan Varadachari from the Federal Office of Child Support Services (better known as OCSS). He is joining us to have a conversation about the future of child support systems – a topic of interest to many in the child support community -- and give a little more understanding, including a perspective from the Federal Office.  Listen to the conversation as they talk about where the child support systems started, where it has progressed, and where it is likely headed.

Across northeastern Syria, makeshift refineries are a major source of income for local residents who have endured more than a decade of conflict. But this critical resource is also making people sick and destroying the environment. And, US and Caribbean officials have reportedly told Haitian leaders they have 24 hours to name a transitional council that will appoint a new Haitian prime minister. US State Department deputy spokesperson, Vedant Patel, talks about US policy options in Haiti and Gaza. Also, in Germany on Wednesday, a court is weighing whether to remove the far-right party Alternative for Germany's designation as a suspected far-right extremist organization by the country's spy agency, the BfV, or the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. Plus, a remembrance of Egyptian musician Zakaria Ibrahim.

Rural communities in the U.S. are diverse, full of innovation, and each face their own unique health challenges. In this episode, we discuss some less commonly discussed rural health topics with Amy Elizondo, the Chief Strategy Officer for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). In our conversation we discuss topics such as oral health, the scarcity of dentists in rural areas, behavioral health, substance abuse, and the health concerns of the rural indigenous population Amy highlights some of the amazing work being coordinated through the NRHA to address these health issues in rural communities, both through initiatives and health policy advocacy. Check out the NRHA's Faces of Rural video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXpJ4fXRakU “Rural communities are far more diverse than anyone could ever imagine, truly that is where innovation can happen.” -Amy Elizondo Amy Elizondo serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), a non-profit membership organization with the mission to provide leadership on rural health issues to improve access to care. Ms. Elizondo received a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Texas A&M University in 2000 and a Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Health from the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, School of Rural Public Health in 2002. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Public Health at the University of Illinois Chicago.  Before joining the NRHA, Ms. Elizondo served as the primary analyst for rural health care and post-acute care issues at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This position afforded her the opportunity to work as a liaison with Congress during the landmark passing of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, also known as the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. She also completed a fellowship at the Health Resources and Services Administration's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy where she took part in implementing a rural leadership program.

In this episode, we discuss why Nikki Haley is still in the race and how the Independents and Republicans truly feel about Nikki Haley. Haley clearly has no chance of winning, and I discuss how this affects the future of the presidential race and what could happen if Trump does get convicted in his current cases. Next, I discuss how housing costs are the #1 reason why Californians are leaving the state, which has a trickle-down effect on other state issues. California's environmental laws are a massive part of the housing crisis in California, I discuss how my initiative is helping combat these issues and take on the CEQA laws. If you want to help fix California's housing crisis, help us get this on the ballot at CalHomesNow.com and click “Help Us Get This On the Ballot” and we will mail you a ballot if it qualifies!  I am also joined by Jennifer Horn to discuss California Corner and our first point of discussion is the debate for the Federal Office to replace Feinstein and our thoughts and who we are excited to see in the state race. We also get into California's crazy proposed laws and headlines, including a proposed law that says cars made or sold in California would not be able to go 10mph over the speed limit. Californians are very obviously fed up with the crime rates in the state, and all eyes will be on the Los Angeles District Attorney race.  Lastly, I am joined by Alex Villanueva who is running for LA County Supervisor. Alex has a people-first initiative and understands the needs of the people in Los Angeles, such as affordable housing, accessible mental healthcare, hard-on-crime policies, and successful substance abuse treatment.  This is a packed episode you won't want to miss!

Health policies play a crucial role in shaping the well-being of rural populations. On Rural Health Leadership Radio, we love to learn about significant policies affecting rural communities and ways to engage in advocacy. In this episode, we have a conversation with Carrie Cochran-McClain, the Chief Policy Officer for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), to gain insights into the impactful world of rural health policies.  Carrie provides an overview of current rural health policies at the federal level, offering insights into key developments expected in 2024. In our conversation, Carrie emphasizes the influential role of individual voices in shaping policy decisions, and highlights NRHA's efforts to equip advocates with resources. Carrie also shares some fun things to look forward to at the upcoming NRHA Policy Institute on February 13th -15th, exploring the noteworthy events and discussions slated for this gathering.  If you haven't already registered, you can do so here: https://www.ruralhealth.us/events/event-details?eventId=17 . To find out more about NRHA's Advocacy efforts visit their website: https://www.ruralhealth.us/advocate.  “Your voice matters, members of congress need to hear from you and NRHA is here to help you do that”  -Carrie Cochran-McClain Carrie joined NRHA staff in 2020 where she is the head lobbyist for the association and is responsible for driving the organization's rural health policy agenda. Carrie has more than 20 years of experience working in federal health policy development, including leadership roles at Health Management Associates, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. In her previous positions she has focused on improving health care outcomes, promoting health equity for vulnerable populations, and advising on health care policy issues. Carrie earned a BA in sociology from Willamette University and an MPA with a concentration in health policy and management from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and a Doctor of Public Health at the UNC Gillings School.

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Last Sunday, Tim Lochner was elected Germany's first AfD mayor in the Saxon city of Pirna. The master carpenter received 38.5% in the second round of voting. His opponent from the CDU came up with 31% and the Freie Wähler candidate: 30%. Voter turnout was 53.8%. SBS reporters, Julia Grewe and Benjamin Kanthak discuss this political novelty and talk about the man behind the Saxon AfD success. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution classifies the party in the state of Saxony as far-right. - Am vergangenen Sonntag wurde Tim Lochner in der sächsischen Stadt Pirna zum ersten AfD-Oberbürgermeister Deutschlands gewählt. Der Tischlermeister erhielt im zweiten Wahlgang 38,5 %. Seine Gegenkandidatin von der CDU kam auf 31 % und der Kandidat der Freien Wähler: 30 %. Die Wahlbeteiligung lag bei 53,8 %. Ein Kollegengespräch zwischen SBS-Reportern, Julia Grewe und Benjamin Kanthak, über dieses politische Novum und den Mann hinter dem sächsischen AfD-Erfolg. Der Verfassungsschutz stuft die Partei im Bundesland als gesichert rechtsextrem ein.

Today we are coming to you from South Carolina/Washington DC, Illinois, California, and Alaska.  On Location is pleased to present episode three in our series designed to help employers engage with the child support program and provide required information that is so vital in providing child support funds to families.  Our focus in this discussion is lump sum wage withholding and reporting.  Joining us to help navigate this sometimes-complex topic are Corri Flores, Director –Government Affairs Wage Garnishments Compliance & Shared Services at ADP and Robyn Large of the Federal Office of Child Support Services.  Tim Lightner of CGI Technologies and Solutions and Pat O'Donnell of YoungWilliams co-host this week's conversation. 

This episode of On Location comes to you from South Carolina/Washington DC, Illinois, California, and Alaska.  Join co-hosts Pat O'Donnell (YoungWilliams) and Tim Lightner (CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.) as they introduce the second in a series focused on engaging with employers as they contribute to the child support program's success.  Their guests today are Corri Flores (Director–Government Affairs Wage Garnishments, Compliance & Shared Services for ADP) and Robyn Large (Child Support Program Specialist, with the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement's Division of Federal Systems).  On today's podcast, listen as they help us to understand a little more about employers' roles, and “who's job, is it?” when it comes to independent contractors.  Hear them talk about what is mandated by federal and state laws regarding new hire reporting, income withholding orders, and National Medical Support Notices.  They also discuss what to do with a verification of employment when received for an independent contractor, how to report and remit payments and even some “best practices.”

November marks Native American Heritage Month, an annual observance in the United States dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich tapestry of Native American cultures, histories, contributions, and achievements. This month provides a valuable opportunity for individuals, both Native and non-Native, to pay tribute to the unique heritage and resilience of Native American communities. In the spirit of this commemoration, we bring you a captivating podcast featuring Terrance "TJ" Lafromboise, MSW-ITR, Piikani – Siiksakaitstiitaapii of the Blackfeet Tribe in Browning, MT. Our engagement with TJ stems from our collaboration on the Iiksook'Ksooksik Project, translating to "Good Future" in Blackfeet. This initiative, funded by a Section 1115 Demonstration grant from the Federal Office of Child Support titled "Charting the Court for Economic Mobility and Responsible Parenting," holds significance in its mission to empower Native communities.

On this day in legal history, November 1, 1943, the federal Office of Price Administration implemented rent control in New York City.This day in legal history marks a crucial transition in the regulatory landscape of New York City's housing market. In 1943, amidst the economic upheavals of World War II, the Federal Office of Price Administration took a decisive step to mitigate the inflationary pressures of a wartime economy by issuing regulations that froze rents in New York City at the levels of March 1, 1943. This action, borne out of the Emergency Price Control Act (EPCA) signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942, sought to create a balance in a market where resources were overwhelmingly directed towards the war effort, including housing which was now a scarce yet essential commodity.The federal initiative on rent control was a precursor to a more localized approach that would follow in the ensuing years. As the war concluded and the Emergency Price Control Act was allowed to expire on June 30, 1947, it paved the way for the Federal Housing and Rent Act of 1947, which commenced on July 1 of the same year. This new legislation maintained controls on pre-1947 buildings while exempting new constructions post February 1, 1947, a demarcation that still plays a significant role in determining the control status of housing accommodations in both New York State and City.As the federal reins loosened, the State of New York foresaw the need to institute its own set of rent regulations to address the ongoing housing shortage. This foresight led to the establishment of the Temporary State Housing Rent Commission in 1950, tasked with the responsibility of regulating rental housing. The transition from federal to state control was marked by a legislative effort to freeze rents at the level effective on March 1, 1950, giving the commission ample time to devise a comprehensive rent control plan for New York. The legislation of 1951, which closely mirrored the federal regulatory framework, signified the State's commitment to preserving a semblance of stability and fairness in the rental housing market amidst the changing economic tides.The enactment and evolution of rent control laws were not merely a response to economic conditions but an exemplification of governance adapting to the exigencies of the times. Approximately 2,500,000 rental units came under state control, with about 85% of these units located in New York City, underlining the magnitude of the initiative. The establishment of local rent offices across the State further institutionalized the mechanism of rent regulation, ensuring that the delicate balance between the interests of owners and tenants was judiciously maintained. The saga of rent control from federal to state jurisdiction illuminates the intricacies of legal and economic interplay in shaping the lived experiences of New Yorkers.The U.S. Supreme Court is set to examine the legality of a trademark application for the phrase "Trump Too Small" made by California attorney Steve Elster, amidst objections from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This case emerges as a notable dispute exploring the boundaries between trademarks and constitutional free-speech rights. The trademark, intended for use on T-shirts, is seen by Elster as a means to critique former President Donald Trump's governing style, with its roots in a 2016 debate exchange concerning Trump's hand size. The Patent and Trademark Office initially denied the application, referencing a 1946 law that restricts the use of an individual's name in a trademark without consent. However, a federal appeals court later supported Elster, positing that constitutional free-speech protections outweighed the cited privacy and publicity rights of public figures in this scenario.Now, as the matter escalates to the Supreme Court, the justices are to consider the appeals court's reversal and the larger interplay of free-speech rights within trademark law. The Court's decision, anticipated by June's end, follows its recent trend of overturning trademark laws on free-speech grounds, as seen in cases concerning the rock band The Slants and artist Erik Brunetti. The Biden administration argues that the current law differs as it aims to prevent exploitation of names for commercial gain, rather than restricting viewpoint-based speech. They note that while the law doesn't bar Elster from using the phrase, it considers the trademark as a "condition on a government benefit, not a restriction on speech." On the flip side, Elster contends that such a law could be misused by public figures to suppress criticism, pointing out inconsistencies in trademark approvals for political phrases. The outcome of this case could potentially redefine the intersection of trademark law and free speech, particularly as it pertains to public figures and political discourse.US Supreme Court to determine legality of 'Trump Too Small' trademark | ReutersThe fraud trial concerning Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, is nearing its conclusion as closing arguments are scheduled to be presented. This follows a year after FTX's bankruptcy which led to a significant financial market shock and wiped out Bankman-Fried's estimated $26 billion fortune. U.S. prosecutors have charged him with committing a monumental financial fraud, allegedly stealing $8 billion from customers, marking one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to the charges and even took to the stand in his own defense, facing rigorous cross-examination from prosecutors.Over the course of the trial, which included 15 days of testimony, key accusations came from three of Bankman-Fried's former close associates who, after pleading guilty, testified against him. They claimed he directed them to carry out financial crimes, including misappropriating FTX customer deposits and misleading lenders and investors regarding the financial health of FTX and his other venture, Alameda Research. Prosecutors argue that the misappropriated funds were used to settle debts, make speculative investments, and contribute to U.S. political campaigns. They also accuse Bankman-Fried of false advertising to attract customers to FTX, by misrepresenting the safety of their funds and the financial health of the exchange.In his defense, Bankman-Fried portrayed himself as a busy CEO who delegated operational details to subordinates, admitting to mistakes but denying any fraudulent intent or theft. However, the prosecution sought to challenge this narrative by highlighting discrepancies in his statements regarding the safety of customer funds and the independence of Alameda from FTX. The trial, reflecting high stakes for Bankman-Fried who could face a long prison term if convicted, underscores the ongoing scrutiny and regulatory challenges surrounding the cryptocurrency sector. The case now awaits the closing arguments, and the jury's deliberation is expected to commence thereafter, marking a significant moment in cryptocurrency legal jurisprudence.Sam Bankman-Fried's trial on FTX fraud charges heads to closing arguments | ReutersDonald Trump Jr. is slated to testify in a civil fraud trial in New York against his father, former President Donald Trump, accused of inflating asset values to deceive lenders and insurers. Being an executive vice president at the Trump Organization, Donald Jr. is a co-defendant in the case and will be the first among Trump's adult children to testify, followed by Eric and Ivanka Trump. The testimony comes amidst Donald Trump's ongoing campaign for the 2024 presidential election, where he appears to be leading among Republican candidates.The lawsuit, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that Trump, along with his two adult sons and certain family businesses, inflated their assets by billions to secure favorable loan terms. While Trump denies the allegations, claiming political bias on part of James and the presiding judge, he has also faced fines for violating a limited gag order related to the case.Furthermore, Trump has encountered other legal hurdles, including four separate criminal prosecutions concerning attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The civil fraud trial also featured testimony from Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, who claimed Trump directed him to inflate asset values.The case extends beyond mere allegations, as prior to the trial, a ruling found Trump had fraudulently inflated his net worth, leading to an order for the dissolution of several of his companies, though this ruling is currently on hold pending appeal. The trial now primarily focuses on determining damages, with James seeking at least $250 million in fines, a business operation ban in New York for Trump and his sons, and a five-year commercial real estate ban against Trump and the Trump Organization.This trial, marked by sharp legal exchanges and significant testimonies, could have substantial financial and legal repercussions for the Trump family, and potentially political implications amidst the upcoming presidential election campaign.Donald Trump Jr. to testify at father's civil fraud trial | ReutersThe National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has announced that three states will begin administering a new version of the bar exam starting July 2026, with two additional states committed to adopting the new format in the future. Maryland, Missouri, and Oregon are the pioneering states for the new bar exam, named the Next Gen bar exam, which is set to debut in July 2026. Following them, Wyoming plans to transition to the Next Gen exam in July 2027, while Connecticut has also decided to adopt the new exam, albeit without a specified transition date.This development is significant as it marks the first major overhaul of the national bar exam in 25 years. The revamped Next Gen exam aims to emphasize legal skills over rote memorization of laws, distinguishing itself from the current exam format which comprises three separate components. The new format will also be shorter, spanning nine hours compared to the current 12-hour test, making it a less daunting endeavor for aspiring legal professionals.However, the transition has faced resistance from some states; notably, Florida and Pennsylvania have opted not to adopt the Next Gen exam when it becomes available. The hesitancy or outright rejection from such states, which have a high number of bar examinees, hints at the challenges faced by the NCBE in advocating for a uniform transition to the new exam format.The NCBE had initially intended to cease offering the current Uniform Bar Exam in July 2027, effectively providing a one-year window for states to decide between the two exams. However, on October 25, the NCBE amended this decision, extending the availability of both exams through February 2028 to allow states more time for transition. Additionally, the NCBE plans to reintroduce family law to the list of subjects tested on the Next Gen exam from July 2028 onwards.The new model is lauded by officials like Oregon State Bar President Lee Ann Donaldson, who believes it will ensure new attorneys are "practice-ready" upon joining the bar. This transition comes amidst the ongoing efforts by the NCBE to educate individual states about the benefits of the updated exam, underscoring the importance of preparing the next generation of attorneys for practical legal challenges.New bar exam catches on in five states | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

A top Biden administration official who helped rethink federal buildings and office space for government employees, after pandemic-era work-from-home policies lapsed, is stepping down later this week.Nina Albert, the commissioner of the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service, is leaving the agency and federal service on Friday.Albert led PBS as the Biden administration faced bipartisan calls from Congress to make better use of federal office space, and get rid of buildings that agencies no longer need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A top Biden administration official who helped rethink federal buildings and office space for government employees, after pandemic-era work-from-home policies lapsed, is stepping down later this week. Nina Albert, the commissioner of the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service, is leaving the agency and federal service on Friday. Albert led PBS as the Biden administration faced bipartisan calls from Congress to make better use of federal office space, and get rid of buildings that agencies no longer need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NTD Good Morning—9/25/20231. WGA Reaches Tentative Deal With Studios2. Biden to Join UAW Picket Line in Michigan Tuesday3. Biden Creates Federal Office on 'Gun Violence Prevention'4. Analysis on Federal 'Gun Violence Prevention' Office5. House Budget Battle Finally Shifting to Floor6. Asteroid Sample Capsule Returns After 7 Years7. Trump Leads Biden in ABC News/Washington Post Poll8. Campaign Analysis: Trump to Visit Detroit9. Illegal Immigrants Continue to Flood Into US10. DeSantis Suspends School Choice at 4 Ccp-Tied Schools11. Genocide in China: Analysis12. Shared Intel Informed Trudeau's India Claim13. Theme Park Panic: People Stuck Upside Down14. France to Pull Troops Out of Niger15. Gunmen Fight Police in Kosovo Monastery Siege16. Dutch Police Use Tear Gas Against Soccer Fans17. Newsom Vetoes Transgender Bill18. Critics Say Bill Would Legally Emancipate 12-Year-Olds19. How Would a Gov't Shutdown Affect Finances?20. New AI-Powered Drone in US Air Force21. 343 Firefighters Have Died From 9/11-Related Illness22. Missing 2-Year-Old Found in Woods23. Rare $10,000 Bill Sells for Record Price24. 70-20 Highest NFL Score Since 196625. 'No Farmers No Food' Premiere26. Miss NTD Pageant, Day 127. Possible End to WGA Strike With ‘Tentative' Deal28. Illegal Immigration Crisis Update29. Biden Approval 37% in ABC News/Washington Post Poll30. GOP Embraces Ballot Harvesting for 202431. Biden's Federal Office on 'Gun Violence Prevention'32. Oklahoma's Pension System Gets Blacklist Exemption33. US-Ukraine to Jointly Produce Weapons34. Lahaina Residents Brace for Emotional Return35. Mexican Family Preserves Ancient Red Dye Production

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Let's dive into the intriguing world of legal cases involving former President Donald Trump. With a multitude of indictments, federal trials, and state investigations, it can be challenging to keep track of all the allegations and their implications. Our host is joined by special guest Rebecca Beitsch as they unpack the latest developments in these cases, including the controversy surrounding RICO conspiracy charges and the federal case relating to the 2020 election. They discuss the unique aspects of these cases, such as the involvement of a candidate for federal office and the legality of hush money payments. Jessica and Rebecca also examine the strategic decisions being made by defense attorneys, the upcoming trial dates, and potential implications for the former president. So, put on your legal thinking caps, because we're about to pass judgment on these complex and consequential legal battles. Don't miss the premiere of season 5! Meet Our GuestRebecca Beitsch is The Hill's national security and legal affairs reporter where her beat spans immigration, the intelligence community, and high-stakes legal battles, including investigations concerning former President Trump. She previously covered criminal justice and civil rights issues at Stateline and worked as a statehouse reporter in North Dakota and Missouri. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri and also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama. Rebecca can be reached at rbeitsch@thehill.com.Follow Rebecca on X formerly known as Twitter @rebeccabeitsch Read more of Rebecca's articles here. Follow Jessica A. Levison on X formerly known as Twitter @LevinsonJessica

Who in Washington DC is working to support healthcare in rural communities?  Tom Morris from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy joined RHV to discuss how his staff provide support through information, data, and of course, grant opportunities. Additional resources: TAGGS - Government grant tracking website HRSA data warehouse Rural Health Information Hub VRHA membership  

The great comedian Rodney Dangerfield became famous for his jokes about lack of respect, partly for being ugly. One went like this: He was so ugly as a child, his dad carried around the picture that came with the wallet. If buildings could talk, the Hubert H. Humphrey Federal Building, home to headquarters for the Health and Human Services Department, might also lament about being considered ugly. In fact, its become something of an internet thing, after a Washington newspaper called HHS the ugliest building in D.C. Here to speak for the 1976 structure, from Health and Human Services, online communications director Kelly Langford, and the acting assistant secretary for public affairs, Kamara Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great comedian Rodney Dangerfield became famous for his jokes about lack of respect, partly for being ugly. One went like this: He was so ugly as a child, his dad carried around the picture that came with the wallet. If buildings could talk, the Hubert H. Humphrey Federal Building, home to headquarters for the Health and Human Services Department, might also lament about being considered ugly. In fact, its become something of an internet thing, after a Washington newspaper called HHS the ugliest building in D.C. Here to speak for the 1976 structure, from Health and Human Services, online communications director Kelly Langford, and the acting assistant secretary for public affairs, Kamara Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government has 500 million square feet of office space, which costs billions of dollars each year to lease, operate and maintain. But many of these buildings are under-occupied. This is a long standing problem, but one that increased…

Switzerland Continues to Expand Cannabis Research Trials. Two more Switzerland cannabis studies greenlit by the Federal Office of Public Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of ‘The Sydney Dialogue Summit Sessions', Dr Alex Caples, Director of Cyber, Technology and Security at ASPI speaks to Dr Dirk Hager, Head of Operational Cyber Security at Germany's Federal Office for Information Security. They discuss cyber security and critical infrastructure, emerging cyber security threats, including the increasing threat of ransomware, and the challenge governments face in regulating technology, given the rapid pace at which it is developing. Guests (in order of appearance): Dr Alex Caples: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/alex-caples Dr Dirk Hager Music: "Eclipse-6" by Michikawa. Via: www.tribeofnoise.com/

Today's podcast comes to you from Shoreline, Washington; Sacramento, California; and Charlottesville, Virginia.  Mariellen Keely (VA Division of Child Support) hosts a discussion about the Section 1115 grants for the Intergovernmental Case Processing Innovation project which was awarded by the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE).  She is joined by Alexis Ramirez (California Department of Child Support Services) and Tom Atkinson Washington Division of Child Support).  They discuss what drew them into this federal demonstration grant, what were there favorite things about the project, and what their state implemented based on what they learned.  They also talk about if they did their own evaluation, or involved a vendor as part of the project.  Bonus:  hear who is the father of a wonderful three-year old! 

We have a HUGE episode for you today with Dr Astrid Stuckelberger, former director of research at the WHO and Pascal Najadi. As of TODAY Pascal has had an Official Supreme Court lawsuit filed against Pfizer, it's CEO's, scientists as employees. Previous to this, on Friday 2 December 2022: Pascal Najadi makes a police complaint and files criminal charges against Swiss President and Minister of Health, Alain Berset. Mr Najadi has accused Berset of making false statements surrounding the effectiveness of C19 v**cines. According to the complaint, the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland is to investigate Berset. As head of the Department of Home Affairs, he was also responsible for the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). Under this complaint, Berset stands accused of abusing his office under Article 312 of the Swiss Criminal Code. On October 2 2021, Berset publicly said the reason for Switzerland's relatively low v**cination rate against C19 is still unclear, but that if more people don't get j*bbed “we won't be able to end this crisis”. The investigation is currently undergoing. A study was published on 3 August 2021, led by Virginie Masserey, head of infection control and v**cines at the Federal Office for Public Health (FOPH) claiming both the vaccinated and unvaccinated can spread the disease. Nearly three months later, Berset, on Swiss television on 27 October 2021, a month before holding a referendum on extending the Cov*d certificate requirement claimed: “with the certificate, you can show that you are not contagious”. Mr Najadi claims the president either deliberately coerced people to take a deadly inje*tion, or negligently encouraged people to take it. Both of which are punishable in Switzerland. Pascal is a recipient of 3 of the Pfizer j*bs as his mother who is gravely sick. Neither were given informed consent. Make sure you follow @ajrobertsshow on YouTube , Facebook, Twitter and on Rumble

Republicans rally around Trump, questioning the DOJ's stunning search warrant executed at Mar-a-Lago. Congressman Mike Turner of the House intelligence committee joins to discuss why now and what documents could be so important. Plus, we look at where leaders are making homelessness a crime. But, are their tactics only complicating the problem?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy