Daily Feed 4/14/23

It’s time for the Daily Feed with Tom McGrath, and today we have some major news to cover. The Pentagon Leaker has been charged, and the DOJ is finally taking action to curb the Fentanyl Crisis. On top of that, we’ll be discussing the latest developments surrounding the fate of the abortion pill Mifepristone.

The Pentagon Leaker, who was responsible for leaking classified information to the press, has been charged with multiple offenses. This should serve as a warning to others that leaking sensitive information will not be tolerated.

On a related note, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is starting to take real steps to combat the Fentanyl Crisis. This issue has been plaguing our communities for far too long, and it’s good to see action being taken to address it.

Turning to a more controversial topic, the fate of the abortion pill Mifepristone remains in limbo. Despite being approved by the FDA, there are ongoing debates about potential risks associated with the drug. We’ll be keeping a close eye on this story as it develops.

In other news, lawmakers in Montana have passed a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state. This follows concerns about data privacy and security as well as the potential influence that the popular short-form video platform could have on young people.

Meanwhile, German company Rheinmetall has suffered a cyber attack on a division of its business dealing with industrial customers, with the automotive industry being majorly affected. This is just the latest example of the growing threat posed by cyber attacks.

The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission has opened public comment on a proposed rule that would require large asset managers to disclose information about climate-related risks. This is part of a broader trend of increased attention being paid to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues in the investment world.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defended his country’s pursuit of Chinese communication and semiconductor technology, brushing off concerns about potential security risks. This underscores the growing importance of technology in international relations.