June 9, 2025

Debt Ceiling Standoff: What’s at Stake for the Military?

Debt Ceiling

Military leaders and some economists are sounding the alarm warning that the US defaulting on its debt would have severe consequences for national security, military personnel, and the communities where military installations are located.

It’s Primary Election Day in Maryland

Vote

Today, Tuesday, July 19, is 2022 Primary Election Day in Maryland. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm.

Report: DoD Making Progress on Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

A Pentagon’s Government Accountability Office report finds the US Defense Department is making progress on cybersecurity amid challenges.

Pipelines Face Cyber Reporting Mandate

The Dept. of Homeland Security looks to change the government’s current system of voluntary cyberattack reporting from private businesses for pipeline companies, requiring them to report cyberattacks to the federal government following a ransomware attack that paralyzed operations at one of America’s most important pipelines.

Lex Park-California Area Tops Highest-Paying Jobs List

Military Spending

California-Lexington Park, MD, is listed on 247wallst.com’s list of cities with the highest-paying jobs, with a 2019 annual median wage of $63,040. Other details in the report: the area also has the most highly concentrated occupation of aerospace engineers.