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The U.S. Agriculture Department must take immediate action to secure the benefits cards from which low-income families are being robbed of grocery funds, six Democratic senators urged in a letter. But unlike consumer credit and debit cards, SNAP EBT cards lack security features such as microchips or tap-to-pay technology. “It’s unacceptable that hackers and scam artists are stealing food benefits that low-income families rely on to put food on the table,” Wyden said in a statement to NBC News. California, set to start rolling them out in early 2025, is the furthest along, an Agriculture Department spokesperson said. “We’re calling on the USDA to stop dragging their feet and modernize EBT cards with the same technology we’ve used for years on credit and debit cards.”

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☆ Recent drone sightings don't pose a security risk, federal agencies say
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is A Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The numerous drone sightings by members of the public in East Coast states are not out of the ordinary and do not pose “a national security or public safety risk,” the FBI and three other federal agencies said in a joint statement Monday night. Obtained by NBC NewsThe statement also said reports of drone sightings over military facilities "are not new." Monday's statement echoes one in which the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said last week that they had "no evidence" at the time that the drone sightings in New Jersey posed a threat. Kathy Hochul and some members of Congress have demanded more information from federal officials amid conspiracy theories and rising public concern tied to the sightings. Officials from the FBI, the CIA and the national intelligence director’s office will provide the briefing at 2 p.m.

Persons: Phil Murphy, Kathy Hochul, Donald Trump, ” Organizations: FBI, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Department, NBC, FAA, New, New Jersey Gov, Phil Murphy , New York Gov, House Intelligence, CIA Locations: East Coast, New Jersey, Randolph, N.J, Phil Murphy ,, Florida, Bedminster , New Jersey

WABASHA, Minn. — You would be excused if you thought this wasn’t necessary, but the bald eagle is one step closer to being designated the national bird of the United States. “We’ve never had a national bird,” Cook said. The bald eagle became the nation’s most prominent bird when it was placed on the great seal shortly after the country’s founding. Eagle items in one of two warehouses that hold Preston Cook’s collection of over 40,000 eagle items. Frank Thorp V / NBC“They are the ones that came to us and said it’s not the national bird,” Klobuchar said of the National Eagle Center and Cook.

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☆ Democrats elect Rep. Gerry Connolly over progressive star AOC for top Oversight Committee post
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Scott Wong | Syedah Asghar | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In a closed-door Democratic caucus meeting, the secret-ballot vote was 131 to 84, according to a lawmaker in the room. After the vote, Connolly told reporters the most "capable" candidate won. "Again, I think my colleagues were measuring their votes by who's got experience, who's seasoned, who can be trusted, who's capable, and who's got a record of productivity. The full Democratic caucus also ratified other steering panel recommendations on Tuesday. For the top Democrat on the Natural Resources Committee, the steering committee recommended Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., over the more junior Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M.

Persons: Alexandria Ocasio, Gerry Connolly, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Trump, Connolly, who's, he's, Donald Trump, Hakeem Jeffries, Jamie Raskin, Jerry Nadler, Nadler, Angie Craig of Minnesota, Jim Costa, — Costa, David Scott of Georgia, Jared Huffman, Melanie Stansbury, Stansbury, Huffman, clamored Organizations: Democratic National Convention, United Center, WASHINGTON —, Tuesday, New York Rep, House Democratic, Committee, Democratic, Agriculture, Natural Resources Committee, Democratic Party Locations: Cortez, Chicago , Illinois, WASHINGTON, D, Ocasio, Jim Costa of California

☆ Tax Preparer Known as ‘the Magician’ Bilked I.R.S. Out of $145 Million
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Shayla Colon | More About Shayla Colon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

A tax preparer in the Bronx spent decades operating a business where he filed returns for thousands of clients, often getting them big refunds. Customers called him “the magician” because it seemed he could make their tax burdens disappear. But federal prosecutors said that many of the thousands of returns he had filed were part of a “sweeping fraudulent scheme” that used bogus information to bilk the I.R.S. out of $145 million. It was one of the largest frauds committed by a tax preparer that the Department of Justice had encountered in its history, prosecutors said.

Persons: ”, Rafael Alvarez Organizations: Department of Justice Locations: Cortlandt Manor, N.Y, U.S, Manhattan

☆ Is it a bird, a plane, or something more mysterious? Sightings in New Jersey's skies have raised questions and intrigue.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Have you ever watched a Hallmark movie (it's ok to admit it) and wondered: Where did they film this thing? AdvertisementIn today's big story, we're looking at how the uproar over mysterious drones has people doing some investigating of their own . The good news: Officials have stressed drones aren't the work of a foreign adversary or a public threat. Videos captured with Ring doorbells of potential drone sightings are being widely shared , writes BI's Ana Altcheck. AdvertisementIf you do decide to do a bit of sky gazing, it's important to remember there are plenty of things up there that aren't mysterious.

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The position opened up after the top Democrat on Oversight, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., challenged Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., for a similar post on the Judiciary Committee, prompting Nadler to bow out. In an upset, the Steering panel on Monday recommended Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota to be the top Democrat of the Agriculture Committee. For the top Democrat on the Natural Resources Committee, the Steering panel recommended senior Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., over more junior Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M. The full Democratic Caucus is expected to vote on the Steering panel's recommendations Tuesday morning. While the caucus typically adopts the committee's recommendations, there have been instances where the full caucus overruled the panel's votes and picked someone else.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Gerry Connolly, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Trump, Hakeem Jeffries, Connolly, Jamie Raskin, Jerry Nadler, Nadler, Angie Craig of, Jim Costa, David Scott, Jared Huffman, Melanie Stansbury Organizations: Monday, Democratic, House Democratic, Committee, Agriculture, — California, Georgia, Natural Resources Committee Locations: Rep, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez of New York, D, Cortez, Angie Craig of Minnesota

☆ Trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm is awarded Congress' highest honor
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Donna M. Owens | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Bipartisan legislation to honor the late Shirley Chisholm, the nation’s first Black congresswoman, became law last week, as the 118th Congress winds down with a final flurry of bills. President Joe Biden signed the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act on Thursday, posthumously honoring Chisholm, who died in 2005, with Congress’s highest award for her distinguished service and achievements. Vice President Kamala Harris signs the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act, which grants the late congresswoman the highest civilian award Congress can bestow. Vice President Kamala Harris“I see no one more deserving than Shirley Chisholm,” Lee added. “I can’t help but think that Shirley Chisholm is looking down at all of us and saying how proud she is that we have gotten here,” Rep. Sheila Cherfilus McCormick, D-Fla., told colleagues that evening.

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☆ RFK Jr. takes his turn in the spotlight: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

In today’s edition, Robert F. Kennedy begins meeting with senators in Washington, while Donald Trump holds his first post-election news conference. “Obviously, HHS under the first Trump administration was very clear on the issue of abortion conscience protections and all those things. On the reported sightings of drones over New Jersey and New York, Trump said, “The government knows what is happening.” He declined to say whether he had received an intelligence briefing about it. In 2000, Al Gore got oh-so-close to winning the White House when Bill Clinton’s approval rating was at 57%. Read more →That’s all from the Politics Desk for now.

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Ferguson, whose video has been viewed more than 1.5 million times, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday. Other TikTok users have shared similar beliefs that the drones may be searching for nuclear weapons or dirty bombs. The mystery behind the drones is also furthering decades-old conspiracy theories. One refers to Project Blue Beam, which involves a supposed government plot to fake an alien invasion and spark panic. One New Jersey mayor, Ryan Herd of Pequannock Township, told NBC New York that answers are necessary to quell community concerns.

Persons: Joe Rogan, John Ferguson, Ferguson, Donald Trump, Trump, doesn't, Sabrina Singh, Chris Smith, shouldn't, Smith, Sen, Rick Scott, Cory Booker, Ryan Herd, Herd, Phil Murphy, Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger Organizations: FBI, NBC, Trump National Golf Club, Army's, Federal Aviation Administration, Pentagon, NBC New, . New, . New Jersey Gov, Republican Locations: New Jersey, Kansas, Bedminster, U.S, Iran, Russia, China, North Korea, Pequannock Township, NBC New York, ., . New Jersey

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — President-elect Donald Trump said the government should disclose more information about the recent drone sightings in New Jersey. "Something strange is going on," he said. Residents of New Jersey have reported seeing drones in the sky nearly every night since Nov. 18, a senior official briefed on the drones told NBC News last week. The Pentagon, which has said the drones aren't U.S. military-operated, has denied the drones were linked to Iran. In a joint statement last week, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said there is "no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus."

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, I’ve, Phil Murphy, Kathy Hochul, Jeff Van Drew Organizations: —, NBC, Jersey Gov, Phil Murphy , New York Gov, Pentagon, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, New Jersey State Police Locations: MAPLEWOOD, N.J, New Jersey, Bedminster, New York, Connecticut, Jersey, Phil Murphy ,, Iran

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be Health and Human Services Secretary, plans to meet with over two dozen Republican senators on the Hill this week, according to a source familiar with his plans. The meetings are expected to begin on Monday and will continue through the week. Kennedy is immensely prepared to meet with over 2 dozen Senators this week. “The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives and held out the promise of eradicating a terrible disease,” McConnell said in a statement. “Obviously, HHS under the first Trump administration was very clear on the issue of abortion conscience protections and all those things.

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Gotham has Batman, but New York wants Robin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said this weekend that the Department of Homeland Security should send special drone-detection technology made by Robin Radar Systems to New York and New Jersey following a series of mysterious sightings. Robin is part of a consortium developing small radar satellites that can measure water levels, according to the Netherlands Space Office. Follow along for live coverageRobin Radar Systems' drone detection system offerings: IRIS 3D 360° UAS Detection ELVIRA 2D 360° UAS Detection. Robin Radar SystemsIn early October 2023, Robin announced it had joined a group of organizations working on the development of the world’s most advanced weather radar, known as PHARA.

Persons: Gotham, Robin, Chuck Schumer, ” Schumer, Schumer, ELVIRA, “, Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s, Kristian Brost, ”, Phil Murphy, ” Murphy Organizations: Department of Homeland Security, Robin Radar Systems, Radar Systems, Netherlands Space, Dutch Ministry of Defense, Pentagon, NBC, Homeland Security, New York Stewart International, Democratic, New, New Jersey Gov Locations: New York, New Jersey, Netherlands, Ukraine, New

NBC News has been tracking reports of possible drone sightings, mostly in New Jersey, since at least Dec. 3. MartyA45_ / TMX via APThe drones were first spotted in North Jersey, but now appear to be popping up throughout the state. NBC News has also tracked possible drone sightings in New York, Maryland and Florida. Several New Jersey officials have said the drone sightings occur up to 180 times per night. But lawmakers and local officials have expressed frustration with the information from federal officials, demanding answers in a timely manner.

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☆ 2 arrested in Boston as investigations continue into drone sightings in the Northeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Two men were arrested in Boston over the weekend for flying a drone “dangerously close” to Logan International Airport as investigations into objects in the sky continue across the East Coast. Authorities said that a Boston police officer specializing in crime surveillance detected an unmanned aircraft system operating near the airport and identified the drone’s location. The arrests come as drone sightings have been reported across the country, in some instances prompting airport closings, leading lawmakers and the FAA to call for more oversight. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Sunday requested that the Department of Homeland Security send a drone detection system to New York and New Jersey, after a number of drone sightings in the Northeast. “There are thousands of drones flown every day in the United States, recreational drones, commercial drones.

Persons: Robert Duffy, Jeremy Folcik, Duffy, Folcik, Kathy Hochul, Chuck Schumer, Schumer, it’s, ”, Phil Murphy, Alejandro Mayorkas, George Stephanopoulos ”, ” Mayorkas, “ Organizations: Logan International Airport, Boston, Authorities, FAA, Air Force, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, NBC, 88th Air Base Wing, New York Stewart International Airport, Gov, Sunday, Department of Homeland Security, New, New Jersey Gov, New Jersey State Police, FBI, Federal Aviation Administration Locations: Boston, East Coast, Charlestown, Bridgewater, Long, Islands, Logan, Ohio, Dayton, New, Orange County, New York, New Jersey, Northeast, United States

☆ ‘I’m devastated, I’m in shock, it’s unbelievable,’ says wife of man killed while helping a stranded driver in Arlington
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Nbc Dallas-Fort Worth Staff | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Arlington Police said a man was killed and another woman was severely injured after an SUV crashed into them early Saturday morning. Police said the man, Tyler White, was taken to the hospital but died. She said they parked on the shoulder of the road near the grass as her husband went to get ropes out of the trunk to tow their friend’s 2016 Hyundai Veloster that was stuck in the mud. “We were hugging and I’m like, ‘Get in the car, get in the car, it’s cold outside.’ She’s like, ‘No, I’m muddy,” said White. After white went back inside their 2004 GMC Yukon, everything changed in an instant.

Persons: Tyler White, “ I’m, ”, Breya White, “, Tyler, White, ’, it’s, didn’t, She’s, she’s, ” “ Tyler Organizations: Arlington Police, Police, Hyundai, GMC, BMW X1 Locations: Division St, GMC Yukon, Tyler, Yukon, He’s

Sen. Schumer demands drone trackers for New York and New Jersey. Austin Tice disappeared in 2012, when he was in Syria reporting on the country’s civil war. A spokesperson for the government claimed that it was trying to locate Tice but had so far had no luck. Schumer urges for drone detection system for New York and New JerseySenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 19, 2024. Schumer made the request to the Department of Homeland Security two days after New York Stewart International Airport closed because of nearby drone sightings.

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☆ Rep. Mikie Sherrill on NJ drone sightings: We're using Clinton-era policies for this modern problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRep. Mikie Sherrill on NJ drone sightings: We're using Clinton-era policies for this modern problemRep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss recent drone sightings in New Jersey and neighboring states, what the appropriate government response should be, and more.

Persons: Mikie Sherrill Locations: Clinton, New Jersey

☆ The ‘next big thing’ for business to tackle? Forced migration, says leadership professor
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Lucy Handley | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Hiring, educating, and housing refugees and asylum seekers is the "next big challenge" for businesses, according to a longtime leadership professor and UNICEF vice president. Low- and middle-income countries host 75% of the world's refugees, and around two-thirds of refugees live in poverty, according to the European Commission. "The corporate world is missing the next big challenge. We've grabbed it, but migration is the next big thing. "If somebody has a purpose that drives their thinking and therefore their action, it'll drive your spending, it'll drive your time, it'll drive your emotional commitments.

Persons: Michael Hastings, Hastings, CNBC's Tania Bryer, We've, You've, Let's Organizations: UNICEF, European Commission, SOAS University of London, of Oriental, Studies, Utah State University, Hastings, BBC, KPMG Locations: Afghanistan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Mexico, U.S, British, peacemaking, European, American

Mangione has retained a prominent New York attorney to represent him on charges in Thompson’s murder. It was one week ago that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels entered Damascus. South Korean president impeachedLawmakers voted Saturday to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. Yoon was immediately suspended from state duties after the vote, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo serving as acting president. She said she directed the New York State Intelligence Center to actively investigate the drone sightings and coordinate with federal law enforcement agencies to address the drones.

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☆ Chuck Schumer requests drone detection system for New York, New Jersey as mysterious devices litter the skies
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Doha Madani | Doha Madani Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. Pronouns | She Her. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The unidentified drones have been spotted across the Northeast, though a significant amount have been reported above New Jersey. "Some of the drones are small, some of the drones flight patterns are erratic," Schumer said. Kathy Hochul to call for federal assistance, but on Sunday she said the drone detection system isn't enough. Currently, only federal agencies have legal authority to detect drones, Schumer noted. There is no drone registration system, making it incredibly difficult to track who is responsible for the drones.

Persons: Chuck Schumer, Schumer, Brian Glenn, TMX, Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Anthony D’Amico, Chris Christie, Jeff Van Drew, Christie, Biden Organizations: Department of Homeland Security, New York Stewart International, Robin Radar Systems, New York Gov, UAS Authority Security, Federal Aviation, Office, NBC, Former New Jersey Gov, Fox News, The Department of Defense Locations: New York, New Jersey, New, Bernardsville, N.J, Seaside Heights, Iranian, East Coast

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Sunday blasted those who have promised to fund primary challenges against Republican Senators who oppose President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, calling them "political opportunists." "Here’s what I would tell them: if they really support President Trump’s nominees they should stand down and let the nominees win on their own merits, and I think most of them will." Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent more than $250 million in support of Trump's re-election bid. If you vote against any of Trump’s nominees a primary challenge wouldn’t be hard," Kirk wrote in a post on X. Tillis on Sunday downplayed the hesitation of some GOP senators who haven't publically supported each of Trump's nominees yet, including Patel and Hegseth.

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Milad Panahipour, an Iranian lawyer, told The Associated Press that Ahmady had been arrested on Saturday over the performance. Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, a Norwegian-based organization, said it received a report that two of the men performing with her — musicians Sohail Faghih-Nassiri and Ehsan Beyraghdar — were also arrested. So-called “anti-unveiling clinics" have also been established, where women are encouraged to follow the hijab laws through "therapy." The Hijab and Chastity Law was originally submitted by former president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in May, and was ultimately passed in September, according to Human Rights Watch. The U.N. Human Rights Council's experts on Friday called for the law to be repealed, describing it as a "comprehensive system of gender-based persecution."

Persons: Parastoo Ahmady, Ahmady, Parastoo Ahmadi, Sohail Faghih, Ehsan Beyraghdar —, Mahsa Amini, Amini, “, Masoud Pezeshkian, Pezeshkian, women's, Law, Ebrahim Raisi, ” Pezeshkian, ” Organizations: Associated Press, Mehr News Agency, Mazandaran Police Information Center, for Human Rights, United, Human Rights Watch, Rights Watch, Rights Locations: Iran, North Africa, Central Asia, Iranian, Mazandaran, Norwegian, Tehran, United Nations

It’s minting millionaires while potentially harming others — yet everyone, even the losers, seem to be in on the joke. Some believe memecoins are permitted because the Securities and Exchange Commission has never formally categorized bitcoin as a security. And, crucially, many memecoins, including Fartcoin, do not appear able to be legally purchased from U.S. soil on most of the crypto exchanges offering them. In fact, Trump world has already shown signs of accelerating its embrace of cryptocurrencies. Yet there is clearly a dark side to the memecoin world.

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In Seaside Heights, New Jersey, NBC News had direct access to surveillance efforts by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department on Friday evening. D’Amico used a tethered drone connected to a power source that has the ability to fly 200 feet straight into the air. Detective Anthony D’Amico with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office launching surveillance drone near the beach on Friday. “I feel like everybody’s on the same page, we’re all feeling kind of frustrated that no one has any answers,” D’Amico added. Fast moving object observed by NBC News team on Sheriff’s thermal camera.

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