Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

A contractor for the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) maintained a public GitHub repository containing leaked AWS GovCloud keys. The keys were accessible until this past weekend. The specific consequences of this leak are not yet detailed. The keys were reportedly exposed on the platform. The repository is now offline, and CISA is investigating the incident. The keys were discovered and reported by KrebsOnSecurity.

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting leaders, generals, and spies in Cuba. The measures are part of an ongoing effort to pressure the Cuban government.

A $1.7 billion settlement involving Donald Trump has drawn criticism for pushing norms, though some in a well-armed rural community view it as a payday. Ninety-three House Democrats have filed a motion to block a settlement related to a $10 billion IRS lawsuit. The settlement would reportedly create a $1.7 billion fund for January 6th rioters and political allies. Democrats in the House are seeking to block a $1.7 billion settlement between the Justice Department and the IRS that would benefit Trump allies.

The White House has announced a new policy that will ban the use of certain words, starting with 'climate change' and 'democracy'. The policy's future banned words are yet to be announced. New Zealand is planning to change its laws to prevent private individuals and groups from filing lawsuits related to climate change. This statement was made in the context of discussions about extreme climate outcomes potentially occurring with 2°C of global warming. Researchers warn that climate change is increasing noise levels in the Arctic, posing a danger to wildlife. Digital screens on buses in Kalamata, Greece, are now displaying information related to climate change. The Ministry of Health has launched a national plan to confront climate change and protect public health.

VERTANICAL's VER-01 has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic pain relief. The company, based in Gräfelfing, Germany, secured this designation for its drug in the USA.

Federal funding for a White House ballroom associated with Donald Trump has been proposed for removal by Senate Republicans. The ballroom is located in the U.S. The United States Senate has canceled a $1 billion allocation from the federal budget.

Displaying a "white replacement" banner at a Nationals game resulted in a permanent ban from MLB stadiums. The incident was shared via an image from the game.

The U.S. Treasury will provide the cryptocurrency industry with cybersecurity intelligence at no cost. This initiative aims to bolster security within the digital asset sector.

Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall for an all-day prayer rally titled "One Nation Under God." The event included participation from Marco Rubio and updates on the hantavirus outbreak.

Former President Trump reportedly expressed a desire to bring back the late-night talk show host Johnny Carson to television.