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3 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said Sunday that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbor. The statement from the Ministry of Digital Development came a day after Microsoft said dozens of computer systems at an unspecified number of Ukrainian government agencies had been infected with destructive malware disguised as ransomware. That disclosure suggested the attention-grabbing defacement attack on official websites last week was a diversion. “All evidence indicates that Russia is behind the cyberattack. Moscow continues to wage a hybrid war and is actively building up its forces in the information and cyberspaces,” the ministry statement said. The attack comes as the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine looms and diplomatic talks to resolve the tense standoff appear stalled. Microsoft said in a short blog post Saturday that it … [Read more...] about Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in ‘hybrid war’ move

Wendy Sherman , the top diplomat dispatched by President Biden Joe Biden Carville advises Democrats to 'quit being a whiny party' Wendy Sherman takes leading role as Biden's 'hard-nosed' Russia negotiator Sullivan: 'It's too soon to tell' if Texas synagogue hostage situation part of broader extremist threat MORE to Europe to help ward off a Russian invasion of Ukraine, was speaking on behalf of the United States to close out an extraordinary NATO session when members of the Russian delegation began passing notes and whispering among themselves. Sherman, the No. 2 State Department official, abruptly stopped her remarks and “very crisply asked the Russians for their full attention,” according to a source familiar with the closed-door meeting. “That’s the kind of thing that would come as no surprise for those who know Wendy,” the source added. “She is someone who can convey a powerful message and knows how to convey a powerful message.” ADVERTISEMENT … [Read more...] about Wendy Sherman takes leading role as Biden’s ‘hard-nosed’ Russia negotiator

When President Biden Joe Biden Sunday shows preview: Democrats' struggle for voting rights bill comes to a head David Weil: Wrong man, wrong place, wrong time Biden's voting rights gamble prompts second-guessing MORE pounded his hand on a podium this week and declared “I'm tired of being quiet!” when he talked about changing Senate rules to pass voters rights legislation, Democrats immediately noticed a shift. In five words, Biden — known for working across the aisle and his relationships with Republicans —was telegraphing that the new year was ushering in a more forceful and liberated version of himself. “It’s about damn time,” said one top Democratic strategist. “It’s like they kept him on a leash for far too long. No one elected restrained Joe Biden. We elected real Joe Biden.” ADVERTISEMENT For a year, some Democrats have complained that Biden was too constrained and kept on too tight a leash for fear of making gaffes and going off script. But … [Read more...] about New year brings more liberated Joe Biden

The Biden administration is facing rising pressure from congressional Democrats to ramp up its efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The White House this week announced a flurry of moves, including the purchase of an additional 500 million rapid COVID-19 tests, as well as saying a plan is coming next week to make high quality masks available to the public for free. But some Democrats and health experts are both pushing for more — and questioning why these actions were not taken months ago, before the current surge fueled by the omicron variant took hold. ADVERTISEMENT Five Democratic senators led by Sen. Jacky Rosen Jacklyn (Jacky) Sheryl Rosen Overnight Energy & Environment — Lummis holds up Biden EPA picks Dems block Cruz's Nord Stream 2 sanctions bill Eleven interesting races to watch in 2022 MORE (Nev.) released a letter to the White House on Friday expressing “grave concern” with the state of the pandemic response, saying it had too often … [Read more...] about Democrats call on Biden to step up virus response

Stocks surged in the final minutes of trading on Monday, snapping back from one of the worst weeks for global markets since the 2008 financial crisis as investors seized on promises that the world’s governments would step in to help if the global economy was slammed by the outbreak of the coronavirus. The S&P 500 jumped 4.6 percent, the biggest single-day leap since late December 2018. The rally followed news that central bankers from the world’s biggest economies would join a conference call with Group of 7 finance ministers on Tuesday to discuss a response to the outbreak, fueling expectations among investors that governments might lower interest rates in tandem. “It has already stoked expectations of a coordinated cut,” Roberto Perli, a former Fed researcher who is now an economist at Cornerstone Macro, said in an email. “If it doesn’t happen, it will only add to market volatility.” But Mr. Perli did not see it as a sign that a simultaneous cut with other global central … [Read more...] about Stocks Surge as Central Banks Vow to Act on Coronavirus

close Video Biden’s voting rights speech was ‘incredibly polarizing’: GOP lawmaker Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., warns Democrats are trying to ‘propagandize’ election reform on ‘The Story.’ NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! After watching the nasty, petty, and downright dishonest partisan political theater around the Jan. 6 attacks and the effort to change voting laws, it is obvious that America needs an entirely new conversation about its challenges and its future. As Americans who love our country, it is difficult to disengage from the mean-spirited, constantly vicious, personal and negative attacks the current political environment promotes. It is even harder to ignore the constant pettiness of the news media and, with few exceptions, the shallow agendas of the reporting community. However, the viciousness and negativity of attack politics is the opposite of what the American people want. Washington avoids reality by focusing on … [Read more...] about America needs an honest, adult conversation about our challenges in 2022

Voting rights legislation dominated the morning political talk shows on Sunday, just ahead of the Senate taking up the topic on Tuesday. House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) appeared on multiple shows, and said while the Democratic Party's election reform bills may be on "life support," they aren't "dead." Read The Hill's complete coverage below. Clyburn says election reform bills 'may be on life support' but aren't dead By MYCHAEL SCHNELL House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Sunday said election reform bills “may be on life support” on Capitol Hill, but are not dead. Asked by co-anchor Jake Tapper Jacob (Jake) Paul Tapper Durbin says Biden may have gone 'a little too far' in Georgia speech GOP governor says large businesses should not comply with 'oppressive' vaccine mandate Hutchinson says 'big lie' supporters 'not demonstrating leadership' MORE on CNN’s “State of the Union” if he believes the election reform … [Read more...] about Sunday shows – Voting rights legislation dominates

Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, who served under former President Trump Donald Trump Wendy Sherman takes leading role as Biden's 'hard-nosed' Russia negotiator Senate needs to confirm Deborah Lipstadt as antisemitism envoy — Now Former acting Defense secretary under Trump met with Jan. 6 committee: report MORE , met last week with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, according to NBC News . A source familiar with the committee's activities told NBC that Miller, who was the acting Defense secretary at the time of the attack, met with the panel on Friday, though it is unclear exactly what was discussed. As NBC noted, Miller's former chief of staff Kash Patel met with the panel last month. Miller previously accused former President Trump of being responsible for inciting the deadly attack on the Capitol. ADVERTISEMENT During an interview with Vice in March, Miller said, "Would anybody have … [Read more...] about Former acting Defense secretary under Trump met with Jan. 6 committee: report

President Biden Joe Biden Carville advises Democrats to 'quit being a whiny party' Wendy Sherman takes leading role as Biden's 'hard-nosed' Russia negotiator Sullivan: 'It's too soon to tell' if Texas synagogue hostage situation part of broader extremist threat MORE on Sunday called the hostage situation at a Texas synagogue on Saturday an "act of terror." "This was an act of terror," Biden told reporters. "This was an act of terror [that] was not only related to someone who had been arrested I might add 15 years ago and had been in jail for 10 years." The hostages at the synagogue were released on Saturday evening, with no reported injuries. The gunman, identified on Sunday as British national Malik Faisal Akram, was killed on Saturday though the cause of death has not been disclosed. ADVERTISEMENT Biden commended the law enforcement members who responded to the scene for doing "one hell of a job." Biden said he would be calling the rabbi of the … [Read more...] about Biden labels Texas synagogue hostage-taking an ‘act of terror’

Democrats made a full-throated push for voting rights legislation on Sunday as the Senate prepares to take up election reform this week, setting the scene for a high stakes battle after two centrist Democrats announced last week that they will not support a rules change to approve voting rights reform amid GOP opposition. The Senate is slated to begin consideration of a House-passed voting rights bill on Tuesday. Republicans are expected to block the bill itself, leading Democrats into uncharted territory where they will be forced to face intra-party differences regarding the legislative filibuster. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer Romney: I never got a call from White House to discuss voting rights Kyrsten Sinema's courage, Washington hypocrisy and the politics of rage Joe Biden's disastrous 48 hours MORE (D-N.Y.) has vowed to hold a vote on changing the rules to the 60-vote legislative filibuster if Republicans again oppose voting … [Read more...] about ​​Democrats make voting rights push ahead of Senate consideration