LockBit ransomware formally returns — hackers hit again with new assaults following obvious shutdown
Notorious ransomware operator LockBit has apparently returned, boasting new encryptors, new infrastructure, and new information leak and negotiation web sites. Earlier this week, cybersecurity researchers from Zscaler reported that new…
Home plans to vote on short-term funding extension to avert authorities shutdown
Washington — The Home plans to vote Thursday on a brief authorities funding patch as lawmakers bump up in opposition to one other deadline to avert a partial shutdown. The…
Army households brace for an additional authorities shutdown deadline
Besa Pinchotti was juggling duties in her automobile, returning calls on her cellphone in between dentist visits for her youngsters, when, after pausing for a second, she stated into her…
Congressional leaders announce agreement to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month. The agreement…
Congress averts government shutdown, leaving Kevin McCarthy in speakership fight
President Joe Biden delivers remarks from the White House in Washington, DC, on October 1. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images President Joe Biden called on Republicans to keep their word about support…
Congress passes funding bill to avert shutdown
Sen. Markwayne Mullin speaks to reporters during a vote on Saturday. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin has been spotted all over the Capitol in the last few…
Government shutdown to begin Sunday if Congress fails to reach deal
CNN — Federal agencies are making final preparations with the government on the brink of a shutdown and congressional lawmakers racing against Saturday’s critical midnight deadline – as House Speaker…
McCarthy works through weekend but no progress on short-term fix with just one week until shutdown
CNN — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday he still lacks support from a handful of GOP hardliners to put a Republican stopgap measure on the floor next week, making…
Pentagon determines Ukraine training and support exempt from potential government shutdown
CNN — The Pentagon has determined that the training and support of Ukrainian forces is exempt from a potential government shutdown, according to the Defense Department, and will continue even…
McCarthy privately outlines new GOP plan to avert shutdown, setting up clash with Senate
CNN — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy privately outlined to members a new GOP plan to keep the government open on Wednesday after a marathon two-and-a-half-hour GOP conference meeting. The California…