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Washington Examinerpolitics9 hrs ago
Rep. Kat Cammack Introduces Resolution for House Staff Background Checks
Rep. Kat Cammack introduced a measure that would require mandatory background checks and foreign ties disclosures for congressional staffers. The proposal addresses access to sensitive records without prior screening. It would need a simple majority vote to pass the House.
The Independentworld62 days ago
Labour MP Calls for National Nursery Safety Guidelines After Child Deaths
A Labour MP has urged nurseries to adopt enhanced background checks and standardized sleeping rules to reduce serious incidents. Government plans to update the Early Years Foundation Stage framework take effect in September 2026.
foxnews.compolitics66 days ago
Rep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan DIGNIDAD Act Offering Legal Status Pathway for Long-Term Immigrants
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's legislation would create a pathway to legal status for millions of illegal immigrants in the U.S. for more than five years who pass criminal background checks. The bill drew a cool reception from America First Policy Institute allies at a recent panel…
indiatoday.intoday.inworld68 days ago
Twin Brothers Convicted of Deleting Government Databases Maintained by Former Employer Opexus
Muneeb Akhter deleted around 96 databases in the hour after his February 18, 2025 termination from Opexus, including a Department of Homeland Security system, while his brother Sohaib Akhter faced conviction on related charges. Both had prior 2015 hacking convictions that standar…
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