3 Things To Know Today

1 Trump: Iran Made Very Bad Mistake Shooting Down U.S. Drone

Iran shot down an American military drone. They said it was over Iranian waters, the United States military maintains it was well outside that line and in international waters. While both sides argue the point, you might be wondering what “we” are going to do about it. Good question. When speaking to reporters yesterday, President Trump called Iran’s action “a very bad mistake” and mused that it could have been an accident. “I find it hard to believe it was intentional, if you want to know the truth,” he noted. “I think that it could have been somebody who was loose and stupid that did it.” And when pressed about the American response? President Trump added, "You'll soon find out." But perhaps not. The “New York Times” is reporting that President Trump actually approved military strikes against Iran, but called them off at the last minute. No word as to why, but “The Times” says Trump gave the word to stand down as planes were in the air and ships in firing position. The strikes were set to target Iranian radar sites and missile batteries. It's unclear whether the strikes will go forward in the future.

2 Senate Moves To Block Trump's Arms Sales To Saudis

The Senate is moving to block President Trump's arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Several Republicans - including Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina – joined Democrats in votes to approve a series of resolutions, each passing 53-45. The matter now goes to the House. Thing is? It’s unlikely that there are enough votes to override an expected presidential veto. So why try at all? Many lawmakers are angry about Saudi Arabia's believed role in the murder of “Washington Post” columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The White House has insisted the Saudis need additional support because of escalating tensions with Iran.

3 FL Officials To Pay Ransom To Get City Computer Systems Back From Hacker

When do you call a hacker’s bluff? When you’re not a city that’s being paralyzed. That’s what’s happening in Riviera Beach, Florida – where city officials have voted to paying 600-thousand-dollars in ransom to hackers who took control of the city's data. The ransom will be paid in bitcoin. What happened? Last months, an employee clicked on a malicious email, opening the door for hackers to take control of computers, websites, police databases and phones. As City Councilman Douglas Lawson notes, "it happens to the best of us." The decision isn’t being completely supported by locals, as one resident said the city was pretty much paying money as part of a shakedown and no one knows if the hackers are even telling the truth. The city’s IT Director says it’ll cost more than $1-million to try and fix the issue. As for the future, the city plans to train staff so that this kind of thing never happens again.


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