The 7 Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
This briefing dives into the implications of a significant hack at the U.S. Treasury Department. It discusses Jimmy Carter's upcoming state funeral and a federal panel's recent legal backing. Health alerts highlight a surge in norovirus cases in the U.S., while an Arctic chill is expected to send temperatures plummeting across over 30 states. Lastly, there's a quirky look at a chess player's controversy over their dress code, adding a light note to current events.
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Treasury Hack
- The U.S. Treasury Department revealed a hack by a suspected China-backed actor, compromising government workstations and unclassified documents.
- The breach, discovered on December 8th, was facilitated by a compromised security key from a third-party software provider, BeyondTrust.
Trump's Appeal Loss
- Donald Trump lost an appeal in the E. Jean Carroll civil case, where he was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
- The court upheld the admissibility of evidence like the Access Hollywood tape and testimonies from other accusers, but Trump is expected to appeal further.
Carter's Funeral Plans
- Jimmy Carter's state funeral plans were confirmed, starting January 4th in Georgia with a procession and services at various locations.
- The services will continue in Washington, D.C., culminating in a state funeral on January 9th with a eulogy by President Biden.