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The US Department of Transportation has moved to weaken federal fuel economy standards, easing efficiency requirements for automakers. Critics warn the rollback will increase gasoline consumption and emissions, while supporters argue it lowers vehicle costs and reduces regulatory burdens on manufacturers. The change is expected to face legal challenges from environmental groups and states.
- 2Justice Department says Russians plotted to kill dissident in US●Russians allegedly planned to kill dissident in US, DOJ says
The US Department of Justice alleges Russian operatives planned to assassinate a dissident on American soil, according to reports from ABC News. The announcement has drawn attention to the reach of Russian intelligence operations inside the United States and follows earlier US warnings about plots against critics of the Kremlin living abroad.
- 3Defense Department personnel data exposed in breach●Defense Department personnel data exposed in breach: Letter
A letter reported by FOX40 states that personnel data belonging to US Defense Department staff has been exposed in a data breach. The incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive employee records held by the Pentagon and the potential risks to those affected. Details on the scale of the breach and the number of personnel impacted have not been made clear.