Water systems in 7 states hit by cyberattacks: FBI

Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran

Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.

Zinger! Trump Calls Out Walz for Minnesota Water System Hack

DOJ silent on Epstein files deadline as state prosecutor ponders lawsuit: report

The Department of Justice won't say if met a deadline to hand over records related to a property owned by the notorious child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, The Guardian reported Saturday.The Justice department did not confirm whether it met New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez's July 31 deadline to share information about abuse at Epstein's Zorro Ranch, according to The Guardian.Zorro Ranch is mentioned thousands of times in the Epstein files, along with numerous photos of men and young girls who stayed, according to The Guardian. Epstein survivors reported abuse at the ranch that never reached state or federal authorities, state representatives have said.More information came to light after a tipster broke into the ranch and handed evidence to New Mexico Democratic lawmakers.In February, the New Mexico state House unanimously created a Truth Commission to investigate issues at the property and potential official complicity in covering up crimes.The Guardian noted that no federal search of Zorro Ranch has ever been confirmed to have taken place, unlike with other Epstein properties in Palm Beach, New York and in the Caribbean.Torrez's deadline was set for DOJ prosecutors and the U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York, which led the original Epstein investigation, according to The Guardian. Torrez sought access to whatever documents they had. In a July 14 letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Torrez said that he would "pursue all available legal remedies without further notice" if the DOJ missed the July 31 deadline to turn over records. The same week, Torrez said in an interview, "I'm not taking anything off the table. I'm not ruling out a lawsuit."

Seven States Hacked

Friday, July 31st on RealClearPolitics - Joined by Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent, Byron York

Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran

Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.

A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.

Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.

Races to watch in Virginia in state’s first election since redistricting battle

Virginians will head to the ballot boxes on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the Old Dominion’s 2026 primary elections. The state’s election schedule was upended by Democrats’ proposed redistricting measure, which pushed back primaries from mid-June to Aug. 4, but the new map ultimately failed to take effect. When the state Supreme Court struck down […]

Federal government proposes Colorado River water use cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada

The federal government is proposing potentially steep cuts to water used by California, Arizona and Nevada, a major step toward figuring out the management of the dwindling Colorado River. The river provides water to states throughout the West, including drinking water and water for agricultural, industrial and municipal uses. As the West becomes drier, figuring out…