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Democrats demand the FCC tackle cybersecurity
Two Democrats in Congress are imploring FCC head Ajit Pai to address cybersecurity issues in the United States, arguing vulnerabilities in cellular networks infringe on citizens' liberties and pose a "serious threat" to national security. Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Ted Lieu penned a letter to Pai laying out known issues in modern communications systems and asking the FCC to step in. However, that's unlikely to happen.
Congressman requests investigation on Trump's old Android phone
With reports that President Donald Trump is still relying on his old, unsecured Galaxy S3, even as he's one of the most visible hacking targets in the world, Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) has proposed a House investigation into the new administration's lackluster security habits. In particular, he wants to know if Trump is actively using the Android phone (which seems to be the case, based on some of his most recent Tweets). But Lieu also calls Trump to task for basic national security gaffes, like discussing nuclear strategy at his Mar-A-Lago club in plain view of guests, and without restricting nearby devices.
