Brian Naylor

Brian Naylor appears in the following:

Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk.

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Despite Coziness With Trump, Macron Highlights Differences Between U.S. And France

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

During his speech to Congress, The French President spoke of shared history but existing disagreements on Iran, the environment and trade.

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New Charges Against VA Nominee: 'Candyman' Dispensed Drugs Freely, Wrecked Car

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Detailed new allegations surfaced Wednesday against Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to lead the VA. The White House is defending Jackson, who wants a chance to clear his name.

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Alexa, Tell Me A National Security Secret: Amazon's Reach Goes Beyond The Post Office

Monday, April 23, 2018

It's little known that the CIA uses Amazon Web Services to store its data, and, now, it's the favorite for a big-money Pentagon contract to do the same. Amazon's tentacles go to other agencies, too.

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IRS Computer Glitch Caused By 'Master File' Issue

Friday, April 20, 2018

For nearly 11 hours on the busiest tax day of the year, the agency was unable to accept tax returns.

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IRS Computer System Crashes A Year After An Official Warning Was Issued

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Right as people were filing their taxes, the IRS suffered a technical malfunction that did not allow online filing, but what happened? A look inside the crash — and how the agency has been hobbled and put at risk for this very thing.

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The Government's Busy Watchdogs: What They Do And Where They Struggle

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Inspectors general throughout Washington, D.C., are involved in oversight of everything from the Environmental Protection Agency administrator's travel to ongoing FBI investigations.

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3 Days Of War Games Test Government Response To Serious Cyberattacks

Thursday, April 12, 2018

The three-day exercise involves more than 1,000 participants from state and federal agencies. The goal of this simulation is collaboration in the face of a common, large-scale threat.

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DHS Secretary: Spike In Illegal Border Crossings Shows More Money Needed For Wall

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen asked lawmakers to approve a $47.5 billion budget request for her sprawling agency.

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Fact Check: Is The Post Office Losing Money By Delivering Packages For Amazon?

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

President Trump has repeatedly attacked Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service in recent days for acting as Amazon's "delivery boy" and implying the online retailer has been getting a sweetheart deal for delivery of its packages.

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Using Pentagon Money To Pay For A Border Wall Is Harder Than It Seems

Friday, March 30, 2018

President Trump spoke to Defense Secretary James Mattis about using military money to build the wall. But Congress — and the Constitution — might get in the way.

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens Calls For Repeal Of Second Amendment

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Stevens says that getting rid of the "relic of the 18th century" would weaken the NRA. The opinion goes further than most gun control advocates.

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Russia Hacked U.S. Power Grid — So What Will The Trump Administration Do About It?

Friday, March 23, 2018

The Trump administration says Russia penetrated at least one power plant's control software. And yet, President Trump has passed up opportunities to call out Russia's actions.

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Biden And Trump Taunt Each Other Over Who Would Win 'High School' Fight

Thursday, March 22, 2018

The two septuagenarian politicians got into a back-and-forth about who would beat up whom in an imaginary brawl, as Biden makes a move hinting at a possible 2020 campaign.

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U.S. Security Officials Uncertain Of How To Address Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

The U.S. is warning against Russian cyber attacks targeting the energy grid and infrastructure as President Trump congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection. Many wonder what the Trump administration is doing to keep Americans safe from these potential attacks.

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Facial Scanning Now Arriving At U.S. Airports

Friday, March 16, 2018

Airlines say taking a picture of your face speeds boarding, and Homeland Security says it stops fraud. Critics worry about privacy and bias.

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Critics Concerned About Privacy Issues As Biometric Scanning Increases

Thursday, March 15, 2018

The government is steadily increasing the use of facial or biometric scanning at the nation's airports. Airlines say it can speed the boarding process, but critics say the scans aren't always accurate and there are privacy concerns.

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Head Of Background Investigation Bureau Testifies Before Senate Intelligence Committee

Wednesday, March 07, 2018

The Senate intelligence committee held a hearing on reforming the security clearance process Wednesday in the wake of the clearance scandals at the White House.

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Forecast For National Weather Service Is Cloudy, With A Chance Of Budget Cuts

Thursday, March 01, 2018

The Trump administration is looking to slash the National Weather Service's budget at a time when the service already has hundreds of unfilled positions — all while extreme weather is increasing. Now, meteorologists are speaking out, warning about being understaffed and the risks to keeping the public informed.

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Trump Says Administration Working On 'Very Very Strong' Policies To Combat Opioids

Thursday, March 01, 2018

The president made an unexpected appearance at Thursday's White House opioid summit. "It's a problem that's growing," he said of the drug epidemic that has struck the country.

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