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Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff

2:24am April 04, 2025

President Trump is downplaying reports that far-right provocateur Laura Loomer influenced National Security Council firings on Thursday.

The U.S. Treasury Department, shown here in 2019, has been hacked along with the U.S. Commerce Department, according to reports. Russia is suspected, but denies involvement. The U.S. government has acknowledged a breach and says it is investigating to mak

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Russia Suspected In Major Cyberattack On U.S. Government Departments

5:21pm December 14, 2020

by Jaclyn Diaz

Hackers invaded computer systems at the departments of Treasury, Commerce and Homeland Security as far back as the spring, according to the government and media reports.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in May. She wants an Army officer who testified at Trump impeachment hearings to get his promotion.

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Senator Puts Rare Hold On Military Promotions Over Ousted Army Officer

10:57pm July 02, 2020

by David Welna

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified in impeachment hearings. He's been due for promotion to the rank of full colonel, but that has not happened. Sen. Tammy Duckworth wants assurances that it will.