Their accounts were accessed as part of what’s known as the SolarWinds intrusion, and it throws into question how the U.S. government can protect individuals, companies and institutions across the country if it can’t protect itself.
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Trump Homeland Security chief abruptly quits at tense time
Chad Wolf was never confirmed by the Senate, and said he was compelled to leave by ‘recent events,’ including court rulings that found he could not legally hold the position.
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Democrats to investigate whistleblower claims that detainees were given forced hysterectomies
A nurse alleges that the Irwin County Detention Center performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for COVID-19 and shredded medical records.
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DHS offering shooter preparedness workshop for companies
LEWISTON — Central Maine Health Care and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are hosting an active shooter preparedness workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Central Maine Medical Center, Conference Center A, B and C, 12 High St. The goal is to enhance preparedness against active shooter incidents. Because such incidents […]
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Real ID extension: Feds will accept Maine IDs through Oct. 10, 2018
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an additional one-year waiver for Maine’s REAL ID Act compliance, which will allow federal agencies to continue to accept driver’s licenses and identification cards from Maine through Oct. 10, 2018, state officials said Thursday. Mainers were in danger of no longer being able to use their driver’s […]
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Maine scrambles to fix driver's licenses to comply with federal law
AUGUSTA — Mainers will be grounded next year if legislators don’t update driver’s licenses to comply with federal requirements. State and federal representatives are scrambling to fix the situation, which stemmed from fears over a 12-year-old federal act that critics say would create a national database of personal information. But states are starting to comply […]
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Homeland Security chief: No use of military for deportations
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, right, accompanied by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, speaks at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico City, Mexico, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. MEXICO CITY — Seeking to tamp down growing unease in Latin America, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly pledged Thursday that America won’t enlist its military […]
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Paris police receive paint guns for training
PARIS — Though reminiscent of toys, police hope new paint guns will provide officers with skills for the deadliest situations. The equipment, which looks, feels, weighs and functions just like a firearm, except for being bright blue — will be integrated into police’s current repertoire of training to prepare officers for real-world scenarios. Paris police Chief […]