Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2014. Today, the FBI would like to provide an update on the status of our investigation into the cyber attack targeting Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE).  In late November, SPE confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber attack that destroyed systems and stole large quantities of[Read More…]

In New Video, Attorney General Hails Finding as ‘Significant Milestone’ That Shows Crime and Incarceration Levels Can Be Reduced at Same Time Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the number of persons under the supervision of adult correctional systems in the United States has fallen[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 18, 2014. Today, I have the pleasure of naming Avril Haines as my Deputy National Security Advisor.  Avril has been a key member of my national security team since early in the Administration, including in her previous role as the National Security Council’s Legal Advisor and in her[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2014 – 1:04 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Nice to see you.  Sorry we’re running a little behind today.  Let’s go straight to questions. Nedra, do you want to get us started? Q    Does the White House believe that North Korea is behind the hack[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 18, 2014. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The states of Nebraska and Oklahoma have asked the United States Supreme Court to issue a declaratory judgment finding that Colorado’s laws regulating the state-licensed production and sale of marijuana to adults violates the US Constitution. The suit, filed today[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2014.  Federal officials appear open to the notion of allowing Native American leaders to engage in activities involving the regulated production and sale of cannabis on tribal lands. A newly released Justice Department memo informs all United States Attorneys that their marijuana enforcement efforts on Native American[Read More…]

PHOENIX –-(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2014.  The ACLU obtained a judgment Wednesday against Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, two  sheriff’s deputies and Pinal County on behalf of an Arizona woman who unlawfully spent five days in the custody of immigration authorities. Following a traffic stop, Maria Cortes was “cited and released” by[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT / EU-GEORGIA PALESTINIANS / UNITED NATIONS / MIDDLE EAST PEACE NORTH KOREA SYRIA / TURKEY / ISIL RUSSIA / TURKEY PAKISTAN IRAN NORTH KOREA TRANSCRIPT: 1:42 p.m. EST MS. PSAKI: Hello, everyone. Hey, Brad. There’s a little change-out going on here.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2014.  The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Mali.  We strongly warn against travel to the northern parts of the country and along the border with Mauritania because of ongoing military operations and threats of attacks and kidnappings targeting westerners.  Mali[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2014.  Today the President will sign an Executive Order to create the Task Force on 21st Century Policing and announce its members. The Task Force is part of the Administration’s efforts to strengthen community policing and strengthen trust among law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.[Read More…]