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Fired cybersecurity chief for Veterans Affairs site warns that health and financial data is at risk

Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website is at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, according to a federal employee tasked with cybersecurity who was recently fired as part of massive government-wide cuts. The warning comes from Jonathan Kamens, who led cybersecurity efforts for VA.gov — an online portal for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services used by veterans, their caregivers and families. “I think they’re going to be lacking essential oversight over cybersecurity processes for VA.gov.”
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U.K. to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid

The move aims to meet U.S. demand for greater burden-sharing in NATO.
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More than 100 arrested in Colony Ridge raids, ICE says

The development outside of Houston has long drawn the ire of Texas Republicans who claim it’s a haven for undocumented people.
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Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Is Now the Longest Hot Country Songs No. 1 by a Single Artist

The crossover smash leads for a 35th week, surpassing Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road.”
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Ukraine and US agree terms of major minerals deal

A senior Ukrainian official tells the BBC “a number of good amendments” have been agreed, while the US is yet to comment.
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What’s at Stake in Ukraine’s Deal With Trump

The country has a bounty of minerals and other natural resources, including gas and oil, but they may not be easy to extract.
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What’s at Stake in Ukraine’s Deal With Trump

The country has a bounty of minerals and other natural resources, including gas and oil, but they may not be easy to extract.
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House Republicans face tight vote on sweeping budget proposal

The House GOP is pushing a budget proposal with significant tax cuts and spending reductions, but it is facing opposition from both Democrats and some conservatives.
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House Republicans face tight vote on sweeping budget proposal

The House GOP is pushing a budget proposal with significant tax cuts and spending reductions, but it is facing opposition from both Democrats and some conservatives.
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DOGE Staffers Resign, Refusing to ‘Dismantle Critical Public Services’

Over 20 Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers resigned on Tuesday, citing a refusal to “dismantle of critical public services.”