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The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran
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The Latest: Congress returns to a changed Washington

The Latest: Congress returns to a changed Washington

President Donald Trump said he ‘might have been too tough for voters’ on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats on an immigration deal
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AI Integration in Clinical Trials Raises Significant Data Security Concerns for Healthcare and Biotech Sectors

AI Integration in Clinical Trials Raises Significant Data Security Concerns for Healthcare and Biotech Sectors

The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare and biotech research, particularly within clinical trials, is introducing new and complex data security challenges. While AI is becoming an expected part of daily operations, with 75% of U.S. health systems using at least one AI application, it also creates additional vulnerabilities for sensitive patient records and proprietary research data. Healthcare remains a prime target for cybercriminals, with the average data breach costing $7.42 million and taking 279 days to identify and contain. The 2024 Change Healthcare ransomware attack, which affected 192.7 million individuals due to a single missing control, highlights the severe consequences of security lapses. AI models and their training datasets are now valuable targets for attackers, necessitating robust data protection strategies that extend to every model, dataset, and environment involved in clinical trial information. The FDA and EMA have jointly released ten guiding principl...
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Jimmy Carter's Georgia peanut farm to become public land

Jimmy Carter's Georgia peanut farm to become public land

The Conservation Fund plans to turn the 2,500-acre former family farm over to the state of Georgia.
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The GOP controls Congress until January. And there's a lot to do

The GOP controls Congress until January. And there's a lot to do

Shutdown brinksmanship, a likely Pete Hegseth impeachment, farm bill questions and more will consume remainder of the GOP-controlled Congress.
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U.S. Government Agencies Issue Warning to Food Retailers on Cyberattacks Targeting Refrigeration Systems

U.S. Government Agencies Issue Warning to Food Retailers on Cyberattacks Targeting Refrigeration Systems

Multiple U.S. government agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, HHS, USDA, and DoT, have issued a joint advisory to critical industries, particularly food and agriculture, regarding malicious cyber activity targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain monitoring systems globally. This warning follows recent cyberattacks in Europe where internet-connected refrigeration systems in hundreds of grocery stores were compromised, leading to temperature increases as high as 50°C and significant food loss. Similar incidents were also reported at U.S. military base commissaries in August. The agencies are urging owners and operators to take immediate defensive actions, such as eliminating public internet exposure for these systems, isolating operational technology (OT) devices, enforcing strong credential security, applying software patches, restricting access, maintaining reliable backups, and monitoring for unexpected activity. These recommendations align wit...
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U.S. Representative Josh Harder's Office Advocates for West Coast Federal Detector-Dog Training Center in San Joaquin County

U.S. Representative Josh Harder's Office Advocates for West Coast Federal Detector-Dog Training Center in San Joaquin County

U.S. Representative Josh Harder's office has been instrumental in advocating for the establishment of a second federal detector-dog training center in San Joaquin County, California. This initiative, which began in 2025, aims to address the scarcity of agricultural detector dogs on the West Coast. Currently, the National Detector Dog Training Center in Newnan, Georgia, is the sole facility for training these specialized teams. San Joaquin County's agricultural economy, valued at approximately $3.4 billion in 2025, is particularly vulnerable to invasive pests, which detector dogs like Waylon, a black Lab mix, are trained to identify. The county's agricultural commissioner, Kamal Bagri, highlights that the current system requires handlers to travel across the country and endure wait times of up to 18 months for training. The pressure from Representative Harder's office has led to a provision in the House's 2027 agriculture spending bill, which is expected to result in a USDA feasibility study by November. Th...
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CrowdStrike Seeks Cloud Engineers to Enhance AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform

CrowdStrike Seeks Cloud Engineers to Enhance AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform

CrowdStrike Seeks Cloud Engineers to Enhance AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform
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Rep. Austin Scott Visits Chaparral and Robalo Boats to Discuss Industry Challenges

Rep. Austin Scott Visits Chaparral and Robalo Boats to Discuss Industry Challenges

Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) visited the manufacturing facilities of Chaparral and Robalo Boats on October 26. During his visit, Rep. Scott toured the facilities and engaged in discussions with company leadership, including the new president, Jeromie Johnston. The primary focus of these discussions was the economic pressures and policy challenges currently impacting the recreational boating industry. Company leaders provided insights into the current conditions faced by marine manufacturers, highlighting issues that affect American boatbuilders. Rep. Scott, who is described as an avid sportsman and boating enthusiast, was accompanied by members of his staff, Alice Johnson and Charles White. The visit aimed to provide the Congressman and his team with a direct understanding of the industry's concerns and to showcase the craftsmanship and innovation involved in boat manufacturing.
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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng Visits Georgia Amidst EU Tensions, Signaling Potential for Increased Investment

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng Visits Georgia Amidst EU Tensions, Signaling Potential for Increased Investment

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng recently concluded a three-day official visit to Tbilisi, Georgia, meeting with President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The visit, from November 6-8, 2026, focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between China and Georgia, discussing areas such as trade, tourism, direct flights, and artificial intelligence. Georgia reaffirmed its 'One China' policy, and China expressed support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This visit occurs during a period of strained relations between Georgia and the European Union, following Tbilisi's suspension of EU accession talks until 2028 and the European Parliament's resolution condemning actions by Georgia's ruling party and calling for sanctions against senior officials. The discussions explored the potential for increased Chinese involvement in Georgia's strategic infrastructure, particularly in Black Sea ports and the Middle Corridor, which connects China and Europe while bypassing ...
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Trump elevates hardliner Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterm defeat

Trump elevates hardliner Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterm defeat

By Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose, Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump named trusted aide Stephen Miller as his chief of staff on Friday, giving the architect of some of his toughest domestic policies one of the most powerful jobs in Washington after
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Federal Railroad Administration Allocates $431.5 Million for Passenger Rail Crossing Safety Projects

Federal Railroad Administration Allocates $431.5 Million for Passenger Rail Crossing Safety Projects

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has selected 91 projects under the Railroad Crossing Elimination/Crossing Safety Program, with 23 of these projects, totaling $431.5 million, specifically designated to support passenger rail corridors. These funds are allocated for initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety of roads, sidewalks, and trails that intersect with railroad tracks. The investment is expected to bolster existing passenger rail services and facilitate crucial safety improvements and expansion efforts. One notable project is a $56.2 million grant awarded to the Rankin County Board of Supervisors and Waggoner Engineering. This grant will address the at-grade crossing at Highway 18 and the CPKC Meridian Speedway rail line, significantly improving safety near Mississippi's capital.