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U.S. indicts alleged grid hackers. Could it backfire?

Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2020

A new indictment against six Russian nationals is the latest in a string of Justice Department actions aimed at deterring foreign hackers. But some experts warn the Trump administration's "name and shame" strategy — replete with splashy "wanted" posters — could invite retaliation.

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Biden's Cabinet picks could transform energy world

President-elect Joe Biden's choices for Treasury secretary, secretary of State and executive branch positions yesterday signal a dramatic shift in U.S. energy and climate policy.

By E&E News staff in Energywire 7:08 AM EST

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Biden's foreign policy team breaks with Trump — and Obama

President-elect Joe Biden's U.N. ambassador-designate pick, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, thinks climate change should be central to the U.S. government's Africa policy.

By Adam Aton and Scott Waldman in Climatewire 6:43 AM EST

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1:52

TRANSITION

Biden's Cabinet picks could transform energy world

President-elect Joe Biden's choices for Treasury secretary, secretary of State and executive branch positions yesterday signal a dramatic shift in U.S. energy and climate policy.

By E&E News staff in Energywire 7:08 AM EST

TRANSITION

Biden's foreign policy team breaks with Trump — and Obama

President-elect Joe Biden's U.N. ambassador-designate pick, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, thinks climate change should be central to the U.S. government's Africa policy.

By Adam Aton and Scott Waldman in Climatewire 6:43 AM EST