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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“We must be the great arsenal of democracy.”
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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House passes Trump megabill with $150 billion in military funding
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The House has narrowly passed President Trump’s sweeping megabill by a vote of 218-214, combining tax cuts, health care reforms, immigration measures, and $150 billion in defense funding. The package includes $113 billion in mandatory military funding, pushing the Pentagon’s total budget close to $1 trillion for the first time. The bill funds priorities like shipbuilding, homeland defense, and precision weapons replenishment. Despite criticism over splitting the defense budget into two parts, lawmakers advanced it, though a continuing resolution is still expected for the next fiscal year. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Here are the letters that convinced Google and Apple to keep TikTok online
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A Freedom of Information Act request revealed letters from the US Department of Justice to tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon, reassuring them they wouldn’t face penalties for keeping TikTok online despite a law banning US web services from supporting it. These letters, signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi and her predecessor, promised legal protection and intervention against any enforcement attempts. The communications aimed to calm fears of massive fines under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which seeks to force a TikTok sale. Trump has since extended enforcement delays through mid-September. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Did you know: The Declaration of Independence is a deeply religious document?
- As America celebrates another July 4th, Jerry Newcombe reminds us that the Declaration of Independence is deeply rooted in faith, mentioning God four times and reflecting a profound sense of dependence on divine providence. Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and other Founders saw God as the source of our rights and freedoms, rejecting totalitarian ideologies that denied them. From natural law to an appeal to the “Supreme Judge of the World,” the Declaration not only declared independence from Britain but also affirmed trust in God’s sovereignty. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Putin’s keyboard warriors are waging war on Europe
- Pro-Russian hacktivist groups like NoName057(16), Dark Storm Team, and the newly emerged IT Army of Russia are intensifying cyberattacks on Europe, forming new alliances and targeting NATO allies in a digital front of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. These hackers deploy DDoS attacks, deface websites, and steal data, often suspected of operating with Russian state backing. As European rearmament and geopolitical tensions grow, experts warn these cyber operations could become even more aggressive, further destabilizing critical infrastructure. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Hamas expected to respond to hostage deal within coming hours, sources tell ‘Post’ – exclusive
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Hamas is expected to respond within hours to a Qatar-mediated hostage deal proposal based on the Witkoff framework, sources told The Jerusalem Post. The plan includes a 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies, and the freeing of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Talks to end the war would continue during the ceasefire. Israeli officials say that even if Hamas agrees, proximity negotiations over details will be difficult. Click here to read more.
