The JBS cyber attack caused only a hiccup in meatpacking operations. But for legislators, the security scare was a sign that it might be time to break up the industry.
Corruption Is What Other People Do
The Biden administration has embarked on a global anti-corruption campaign. It should start with Washington.
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Israelâs Iron Dome system uses Raytheon products, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin served on the weapons makerâs board before joining the administration.
Through a directive issued last week, President Biden has given his national-security, intelligence, and law-enforcement teams 200 days to make recommendations on how to stem corruption at home and abroad. âFighting corruption is not just good governance,â Biden said in a statement. âIt is self-defense. It is patriotism, and itâs essential to the preservation of our democracy and our future.â