New legislation was recently introduced to the House of Representatives that outlines a plan for police-reform focused practices that would potentially mandate federal agencies to examine law …
Policing Reform Bill Would Prohibit Embedding Facial Recognition in Body Cameras
Amid continuing protests against police brutality and the use of lethal force against unarmed citizens, four congressional Democrats have introduced a new law enforcement reform bill that prohibits …
Advancing Blockchain Act Calls for Federally-Led Deep-Dive Into the Nascent Tech
Over the past week, new legislation was introduced aiming to mandate an exhaustive federal government-led examination of the impacts of blockchain nationally and globally. This specific bill was …
Congressman Will Hurd on AI, 5G, Cybersecurity Risk and Geopolitical Risk
In this OODAcast, OODA CEO Matt Devost interviews Congressman Will Hurd in a wide ranging discussion that touches on issues of geopolitical risk, cybersecurity, cyber risk and ways to help ensure our …
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Air Force Leaders Fret As Another Satellite Maker Declares Bankruptcy
Intelsat announced last Wednesday during a press release that it was declaring bankruptcy, becoming the second major satellite company to file for bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The …
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FBI serves warrant on senator in investigation of stock sales linked to coronavirus
On Wednesday night, federal agents seized the phone of Senator Richard Burr of NC as part of an investigation into Senator Burr's suspicious stock trades just before the COVID-19 virus hit the US. The …
How the Justice Department is Permitted to Use Counter-Drone Technology
Last week, Attorney General William Barr released a publication designed to guide the Justice Department in their use of protective counter-drone actions taken against unmanned aircraft systems that …
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China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight
China is planning on holding its annual ceremonial parliament meeting in late May after COVID-19 lockdown measures caused the country to postpone the event for weeks. The official Xinhua News Agency …
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Virus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression
The United State's unemployment levels are nearing those seen during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Currently, 1 in 6 American workers have been temporarily laid off due to the current COVID-19 …
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Coronavirus: Congress passes $484bn economic relief bill
Congress has passed a $484 billion COVID-19 relief package, becoming the fourth aid bill to clear Congress pertaining to the pandemic. The relief package is meant to increase the small business aid …
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