CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014.  Security attacks are unfortunately becoming a more regular occurrence. Recently, we identified a coordinated effort to gain unauthorized access to Yahoo Mail accounts. Upon discovery, we took immediate action to protect our users, prompting them to reset passwords on impacted accounts. Based on our current findings, the[Read More…]

“I believe that all of my colleagues would benefit from the opportunity to receive much more detailed briefings, including classified information,” Rep. Gutiérrez Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014.  Today, Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL), a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to Speaker of the[Read More…]

Warsaw, Poland—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014. MINISTER OF DEFENSE TOMASZ SIEMONIAK: (through translator):  Well, ladies and gentlemen, today we are hosting the Secretary of Defense of the United States, Mr. Chuck Hagel.  It is beginning of the year of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Poland’s regaining its independence and the[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014. The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of traveling to Egypt due to continuing political and social unrest.  This Travel Alert supersedes the Travel Alert issued on January 6, 2014, and will expire on April 30, 2014.  Based on an assessment of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Ukraine / Secretary Kerry Calls Syria / Chemical Weapons / UN / OPCW Secretary Kerry Upcoming Travel UKRAINE President Yanukovych / Respiratory Illness Willing to Consider Sanctions, No Decisions Have Been Made / EU Visas / Difference Between Revocation and Ban[Read More…]

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014. Good afternoon.  Thank you, Judge Dwyer, for that kind introduction.  And, thank you to the New York State Bar Association for having me here.  I am honored to be among so many friends, colleagues, and leaders in the legal profession.  Thank you for serving the profession[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder today released the following statement regarding the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: “After consideration of the relevant facts, the applicable regulations and the submissions made by the defendant’s counsel, I have determined that the United States will seek the death penalty in this[Read More…]

En Route Wisconsin–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014 – 10:13 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good morning.  Welcome aboard Air Force One.  Glad to have you with us as we make our way to the Badger State, the great state of Wisconsin.  The President, as you know, is traveling to Wisconsin today to discuss[Read More…]

Waukesha, Wisconsin–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014 – 11:27 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Hello, hello, hello!  (Applause.)  Well, it’s good to be in Wisconsin!  (Applause.)  It’s good to be in Waukesha.  (Applause.)  Now, I’ve always appreciated the hospitality that Packer Country gives a Bears fan.  (Laughter.)  I remember when I[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014. Early in the 20th Century, Henry Waxman’s grandparents came to America, the land of opportunity, and found a place where they could build a better life for themselves and their families.  Over the course of 40 years in Congress, their grandson has fought to give every[Read More…]