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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Times uncovers security gaps in Trump's pricey 'bribe plane' upgrade

The New York Times' reporting on Trump's refurbished jet—nicknamed the 'bribe plane'—shows it lacked crucial security and operational features (no lower-level exit, weaker backup power, no advanced antimissile system) and would have taken years to retrofit to the standard Air Force One; taxpayers spent hundreds of millions with little transparency. The administration's subpoenas of Times reporters and Google were withdrawn after a judge threatened to quash them, underscoring tensions between national security investigations and press freedom as coverage continues.

via Daily Kos|

#air-force-one #doj-subpoenas #new-york-times

world1 month ago•400 min saved

Louvre’s Apollo Gallery Reopens With Empty Display Cabinets After Heist

Nine months after a daytime heist stole crown jewels worth about €88 million ($102 million), the Louvre reopened the Apollo Gallery, but no jewels are on display—the treasures have been removed and relocated as the gallery returns to its 17th-century ceremonial function; security has been enhanced as part of ongoing modernization, and the missing jewels remain unrecovered while authorities continue the investigation.

via NBC News|

#apollo-gallery #crown-jewels #heist

politics1 month ago•195 min saved

White House speeds security upgrades on Trump’s new Air Force One amid domestic flight plans

The White House is rushing fall upgrades to the Qatar-donated, retrofitted Air Force One after security concerns were raised, with officials saying the jet will be safe for Trump to fly domestically—and potentially on low‑risk international trips—before the enhancements are finished. Aviation experts doubt a significant refresh can be completed in about 30 days. The plane is intended as a temporary bridge until two new Boeing 747 Air Force Ones arrive in 2028, and Trump’s travel plans (including potential Ireland or China trips) depend on completing the upgrades. Two sources familiar with the matter noted the ongoing assessment of security needs, while the White House asserted the aircraft is “perfectly safe.”

via CNN|

#air-force-one #aviation #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump vows security upgrade push for Qatar-donated Air Force One

Trump says the Qatar-donated Air Force One will be sent to be “maxed out” in about a month to upgrade security features, though specific upgrades are unclear; the Boeing 747-800 has already undergone modifications and will serve as a bridge to two newer presidential jets with antimissile defense and electronic protections, amid ongoing ethical, legal, and cost concerns over the program.

via The Washington Post|

#air-force-one #antimissile-defense #politics

politics1 month ago•192 min saved

White House strengthens North Portico security with non-cosmetic upgrades

The White House is upgrading its front-door security at the North Portico, a project long advocated by the Secret Service. The work is focused on fortifying the entrance rather than cosmetic changes, and scaffolding and tarps have obscured the area as exterior columns are repaired. Officials say completion is expected by mid-September, reflecting heightened security concerns amid assassination attempts and plots targeting the White House.

via CNN|

#north-portico #politics #scaffolding

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

GOP Bill Seeks $1B for White House Ballroom Security Upgrades

Republicans’ reconciliation bill adds a $1 billion taxpayer-funded security package linked to the White House East Wing ballroom project, reversing Trump’s claim the ballroom would be privately funded; Democrats plan to strip the provision, while supporters argue the funding is needed for Secret Service protection amid ongoing legal challenges and security concerns.

via NBC News|

#ballroom #politics #secret-service

politics3 months ago•62 min saved

GOP Pushes $1B Taxpayer Cash for Trump’s White House Ballroom Security

Senate Republicans want $1 billion of taxpayer money in a reconciliation package to fund security upgrades for the East Wing Modernization Project—the White House ballroom—covering above- and below-ground security measures, with a ban on non-security elements. Funds would go to DOJ and DHS through 2029. Trump argues the ballroom will be privately funded and necessary for security, but construction faces legal challenges and broad public opposition.

via The Daily Beast|

#ballroom #donald-j-trump #gop

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Appeals Court Sends White House Ballroom Case Back for Security Review

A U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sent the White House East Wing ballroom dispute back to the district court to clarify how much construction can proceed without compromising national security, after ruling there wasn’t enough information to decide what, if any, work can be halted. The district judge had paused work without congressional approval but allowed some security-related work to continue; the government argues the project includes critical security features, while the court noted the upgrades may be inseparable from the ballroom itself, leaving the scope of permissible progress unresolved and potentially escalate to the Supreme Court.

via CBS News|

#ballroom #federal-court #national-security

technology11 months ago•4 min saved

OpenAI Introduces Shared Projects and Workflow Automation in ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced new enterprise features for ChatGPT, including shared projects for team collaboration, new third-party app connectors for better data integration, and enhanced security protocols, all aimed at increasing trust and reliance among business users.

via ZDNET|

#ai-connectors #chatgpt #security-upgrades

campus-security-upgrades2 years ago•2 min saved

"University of Georgia Implements $7.3M Security Upgrade Following Laken Riley's Tragic Murder"

The University of Georgia is investing $7.3 million in security upgrades following the tragic murder of nursing student Laken Riley on campus. The enhancements include additional security cameras, call-box systems, improved lighting, and a 20% increase in the campus police budget. This comes after 22-year-old Riley was brutally killed while out for a run, and the suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan national, had a history of legal issues and was living near the campus at the time of the murder.

via New York Post |

#campus-safety #campus-security-upgrades #jose-antonio-ibarra

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Teenage Murder Suspect Evades Jail Again, Second Time in November

Two 17-year-old murder suspects escaped from the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center in Louisiana, prompting a search by local police and the U.S. Marshals Service. One of the teenagers had previously escaped in November, and the facility has faced criticism for repeated escapes and violent incidents. The East Baton Rouge Parish has allocated $2 million for security upgrades, but these are still in the planning and design phase.

via NBC News|

#crime #escape #juvenile-detention-center

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Michigan Capitol Implements AI Gun Detection System for Enhanced Security"

The Michigan Capitol is implementing artificial intelligence gun detection software called ZeroEyes, which uses surveillance video to analyze for firearms and alert authorities to potential threats. This technology, already deployed in other locations across the country, aims to enhance security measures in response to an "increasingly tumultuous" political climate and pandemic-era protests. The software identifies firearms on the Capitol grounds or inside the building and relays that information to an operations center staffed with former military and law enforcement officers, who assess the situation and dispatch alerts to security teams within seconds. The technology costs about $3,000 a month and is part of a series of security upgrades, including weapons detection devices at entrances and a ban on open carry within the Capitol.

via Detroit News|

#artificial-intelligence #gun-detection-software #michigan-capitol

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Prison Escapes Prompt Upgrades and Security Measures at Chester County Jail"

The Pennsylvania jail from which murderer Danilo Cavalcante escaped plans to enclose its exercise yards with walls and a roof, along with other security improvements. The redesign, expected to cost $2.5 million to $3.5 million, aims to prevent future escapes and contraband delivery. The plan also includes the installation of new cameras, hiring more guards, and requiring inmates to wear brighter uniforms. Cavalcante, who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, was captured after a two-week manhunt and is now being held at a state prison.

via The Associated Press|

#crime #danilo-cavalcante #escape

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Biden clarifies: Rehoboth Beach visit not a vacation

President Biden clarified that his visit to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, was not a vacation but due to ongoing security upgrades at his primary residence in Wilmington. He stated that he currently has no home to go to and spends most weekends in Delaware. The president's remarks came after criticism from Republicans about his frequent trips away from the White House.

via Fox News|

#biden #delaware #home

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden's Retreat to Rehoboth Beach: A Home Away from Home"

President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after attending Mass, explained that he cannot go to his primary residence in Wilmington due to ongoing security upgrades. He clarified that he is not homeless but has only one home, and is currently staying in his other home in Rehoboth Beach. Biden had originally planned to spend Labor Day weekend in Delaware but changed his plans after surveying hurricane damage in Florida. He will be traveling to Philadelphia on Monday for an AFL-CIO rally.

via ABC News|

#delaware #home #joe-biden