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Key federal agencies ill-equipped to fight growing cybercrime threat, auditor finds

Key federal agencies ill-equipped to fight growing cybercrime threat, auditor finds

OTTAWA — Three key agencies lacked the "capacity and tools" to effectively protect Canadians from cyberattacks and tackle the growing threat of online crime, the federal spending watchdog has found.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa's state primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa's state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the drama surrounding the state’s presidential caucuses far in the rearview mirror, Iowa voters now turn to primaries on Tuesday for the narrowly divided U.S. House as well as the Republican-controlled state legislature .
Public servants often disregarded rules when awarding McKinsey contracts, AG finds

Public servants often disregarded rules when awarding McKinsey contracts, AG finds

OTTAWA — Government organizations frequently disregarded federal contracting and procurement rules when awarding contracts to consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the auditor general concluded in a report released Tuesday.

Missouri court changes date of vote on Kansas City police funding to August

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters in August will weigh in on a constitutional amendment requiring Kansas City to spend more money on police , the state Supreme Court ordered Tuesday.
Chicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Democratic National Convention

Chicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling on Tuesday touted the nation’s second-largest police department as fully prepared to handle crowds of protesters expected during the Democratic National Convention, including new ways to han
Garland slams attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers: 'I will not be intimidated'

Garland slams attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers: 'I will not be intimidated'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland rebuked Republicans Tuesday for what he described as unprecedented attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers who have sought to hold him in contempt that he will “not be intimidated.
Wisconsin attorney general files felony charges against attorneys, aide who worked for Trump in 2020

Wisconsin attorney general files felony charges against attorneys, aide who worked for Trump in 2020

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Felony forgery charges were filed in Wisconsin on Tuesday against two attorneys and an aide who helped submit paperwork falsely saying that former President Donald Trump had won the battleground state in 2020.
With GOP maps out, Democrats hope for more legislative power in battleground Wisconsin

With GOP maps out, Democrats hope for more legislative power in battleground Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — For the first time in more than a decade, Democrats in key battleground state Wisconsin have a chance at wresting some legislative control from Republicans thanks to Gov. Tony Evers' new district maps .
Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries

Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Releasing an audio recording of a special counsel's interview with President Joe Biden could spur deepfakes and disinformation that trick Americans, the Justice Department said, conceding the U.S.
New Brunswick school bus drivers fail to meet licensing, training requirements: audit

New Brunswick school bus drivers fail to meet licensing, training requirements: audit

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's auditor general has uncovered evidence of school bus drivers failing to meet licensing, training and criminal record check requirements, saying these lapses are putting students at risk.