“A political organization helping prepare for the potential presidential transition of Donald Trump recently experienced a cyberattack by what federal authorities believe are Chinese hackers,” the Washington Post reports.
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Biden’s Vulnerabilities Led to Bloodbath for Harris
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Trump Has Humiliated His Foes
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Far-Right Trump Supporters Celebrate
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Justice Department to Wind Down Trump Cases
Justice Department officials have been evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office to comply with long-standing department policy that…
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Kamala Harris to Concede Election
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