Senior official describes cyber workforce shortage as national security threat

A senior cybersecurity official at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday described challenges with recruiting cybersecurity workers to government as a “national security issue.” “From my perspective, this is going to be a national security issue, if it isn’t already,” Richard Driggers, the deputy assistant director for Cybersecurity at DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure […]

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Erdoğan says he returned Trump's letter warning him not to be 'a tough guy' or 'fool'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Wednesday that he had returned a letter sent by President TrumpDonald John TrumpGOP senators balk at lengthy impeachment trial Warren goes local in race to build 2020 movement 2020 Democrats make play for veterans’ votes MORE warning him not to be a “tough guy” before Turkey began a military assault against […]

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House panel advances flavored e-cigarette ban

A proposal to ban flavored e-cigarette products advanced out of a House health panel on Wednesday. Democrats, public health groups and some experts argue that flavors such as fruit and mint appeal to kids and have gotten a new generation addicted to nicotine. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s a very significant public health concern that these products are appealing […]

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