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Senate Leaders Unveil Bill to Bolster Telecom Cybersecurity
Senate leaders Mark Warner and Ted Cruz have introduced the Telecommunications Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at fortifying the nation's telecom infrastructure against devastating cyberattacks like the historic Salt Typhoon hack. The legislation seeks to boost cybersecurity standards and bring government and industry together to protect critical infrastructure.
Defense Funding in Jeopardy as Reconciliation Bill Fades
Defense funding is in limbo after Senate leaders, including Appropriations Chairman Susan Collins and Senator Mitch McConnell, effectively ruled out a third reconciliation bill, dashing Pentagon hopes for a boost in next year's budget. This development puts crucial defense funding in jeopardy.