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A Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) executive replied to a post on social media that called out the defense contractor for a new extended contract with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Here's what Palantir Global Head of Commercial Ted Mabrey had to say. What Happened: Y...

The cybersecurity sector may be breathing a sigh of relief after a deal was reached to continue funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database, commonly known as the CVE program. What Happened: The 25-year-old CVE program is used to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and has been...

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed buying stock in a handful of public companies including Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). The latest purchase disclosed Friday could lead to more scrutiny of Congress Trading activity. What Happened: Greene is one of the most well-known members of...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has taken aim at the Republican Party for its alleged hypocrisy following a Senate candidate’s proposal to abolish the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). What Happened: Newsom, in a social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter, criticized the GOP for...

The U.S government issued fresh warnings last week of a potential cyberattack by Russia in response to the harsh economic sanctions imposed on the country due to its invasion of Ukraine. The warnings were delivered after Russian hackers attempted to disable the power grid that serves over...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On this day in 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush announced the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security. Where The Market Was: The Dow closed around 10,021.57 and the S...

A little over two years ago, the very existence of Corecivic Inc (NYSE: CXW) and The GEO Group Inc (NYSE: GEO) appeared at risk. Now, under the friendlier Trump administration, the private prison operators are forecasted not only to survive but to thrive, according to Height Securities. ...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) filed a lawsuit against multiple federal agencies and officials Thursday after agents demanded records revealing an anonymous government critic. Twitter said it would not release the information until the defendants prove they are “not motivated by a desire to...

After President Donald Trump assumed the Oval Office, several controversies have surfaced over immigration into the United States. The infamous travel ban imposed by the president on nationals of seven — and then six in the second rendition of the ban — predominantly Muslim countries...

Prison stocks have been rallying since the Nov. 8 presidential election. A rumor out last weekend may have just added strength to the recent rally. Trump Prop For Prison Stocks The GEO Group Inc (NYSE: GEO) and Corecivic Inc (NYSE: CXW) are advancing strongly on Tuesday after a Reuters report...

One day after the nationwide “Day Without Immigrants” campaign — a pro-immigration strike prompting shutdown of businesses across the United States — rumors circulated of escalated federal efforts to deport policy violators. According to a draft memo acquired by The...

In a new report out on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council says the U.S. government will continue to use facilities run by private prison companies such as Corecivic Inc (NYSE: CXW) and The GEO Group Inc (NYSE: GEO). The council specifically mentions private...

Every year the US government holds a cyber war game exercise called "Cyber Guard" in order to ensure the nation is prepared for the threats that could lie ahead. However, this year the training exercise has been ramped up as government officials become more and more concerned about the growing...

For the first time ever, President Obama has called on best-in-class executives from several sectors to convene at Stanford University on Friday in order to discuss how to move forward with his cybersecurity initiative. The event is designed to help corporate leaders work together with the...

Charles Edwards, the Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was worse than a silent, toothless watchdog, according to a report released Thursday by the Senate Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight. Perhaps most importantly, the investigation found...