Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury via Third-Party Software: Officials Report
The US Treasury Department has reported a “major cybersecurity incident” involving a breach by Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The intrusion, revealed in a letter sent to Congress on Monday, occurred through a third-party software service provider. The breach was first detected…
US Files Fraud Charges Against Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of Asia’s wealthiest individuals, faces fraud charges in the United States. Prosecutors accuse him of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure lucrative contracts and concealing the misconduct to attract investors in the US…
Walmart and Branch Messenger Sued by US Watchdog for Allegedly Opening Illegal Accounts
Walmart Inc. and its financial technology partner, Branch Messenger Inc., are facing a lawsuit from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over allegations that they opened costly and unauthorized bank accounts for delivery drivers. According to a report by…
Trump, Elon Musk’s Support for H-1B Visa Sparks Controversy in the US; Indian Government on Alert
The debate surrounding the H-1B visa policy has taken a new turn with the appointment of Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan as senior White House policy adviser on artificial intelligence (AI) under the incoming Donald Trump administration. The move sparked backlash from…
Key Changes in Regulations and Rules from January 1, 2025
As we welcome the new year, several significant changes are set to take effect across various sectors, impacting businesses, consumers, and the economy. From higher car prices to updates in GST compliance, here’s a rundown of what to expect starting…
Jimmy Carter: The Unexpected Conservative President
Often called the last liberal president, Jimmy Carter will be remembered by many Americans for his legacy after he left the presidency, human rights and peace activist. Still, this account greatly mischaracterizes Carter’s own presidency: the last in the line…
Tornadoes Ravage Texas and Mississippi, Leaving Two Dead as Storms Push Eastward
A devastating storm system tore through the southeastern United States over the weekend, spawning tornadoes that killed two people and left a trail of destruction across Texas, Mississippi, and neighboring states. Officials began assessing the widespread damage Sunday, with the…
Jimmy Carter: The Last Progressive Evangelical
The passing of Jimmy Carter means more than the loss of a former president; it also marks the end of an era for progressive evangelicalism, a distinguished yet dwindling tradition in American religious and political life. Emerging from the Second…
Dean Phillips Reflects: Regrets, Leadership, and a Call for Change
Dean Phillips, the outgoing Democratic Congressman from Minnesota, has no regrets about launching his quixotic primary challenge against President Joe Biden—a decision he says was vindicated after Biden’s disastrous debate with Donald Trump. But in a candid exit interview with…
Americans See Health Insurance Profits and Denials as Factors in UHC CEO’s Killing
A new poll reveals that most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials played a role in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though they still hold the shooter primarily responsible. The survey, conducted by NORC at the…
Farewell to The Axe Files: A Podcast That Bridged the Divide
In an age when political discourse is often reduced to sound bites and partisan bickering, David Axelrod’s The Axe Files stood apart as a beacon of thoughtful conversation. Over nine years and 605 episodes, Axelrod’s podcast offered something increasingly rare:…
Stay the Course: Why Federal Workers Must Resist the Urge to Quit
As the holiday season unfolds, a grim reality confronts many U.S. civil servants: Should they stay in their positions and endure a president who disdains their work and threatens their job security, or leave before they’re forced out? For some,…