Politics
President Joe Biden Shares Farewell Selfie Ahead of Transition to Donald Trump Administration
Washington, D.C. – In a final social media post before leaving office, President Joe Biden—now set to transition to the role of former president—shared a farewell selfie with the American people.
The photo, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), was accompanied by a heartfelt caption that read, “One more selfie for the road. We love you, America.”
The post comes just moments before President-elect Donald J. Trump assumes office as the 47th President of the United States.
The peaceful transition of power marks the conclusion of Biden’s tenure in the White House, as Trump prepares to take the oath of office and embark on his administration.
President Biden’s message has garnered widespread attention and responses from supporters, reflecting on his time in office and expressing gratitude for his service.
As the transition unfolds, official ceremonies and formalities are currently underway in the nation’s capital, signifying the change in leadership.
WASHINGTON — An Iran-linked cyber threat group known as Handala hacking group has issued new claims of an impending breach targeting U.S. federal systems, alleging that sensitive information connected to Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has already been compromised.
In a series of messages published on its Telegram channel, the group asserted that it had gained access to accounts associated with Patel and warned that additional intrusions were “coming soon.”
The posts included what appeared to be personal and professional materials attributed to the FBI director, alongside statements mocking U.S. cybersecurity defenses and describing them as ineffective.
The claims surfaced shortly after U.S. authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice, announced enforcement actions targeting the group, including the seizure of associated web domains and the offering of a reported $10 million reward for information leading to the identification or capture of its leadership.
Handala has also claimed responsibility for a separate cyber intrusion involving Lockheed Martin. However, the company has publicly denied any breach, stating that its systems remain secure and emphasizing confidence in its “multi-layered information security architecture.”
Federal officials have strongly condemned the group’s actions. Both the FBI and the Department of Justice have pledged to pursue those responsible, vowing to “hunt down every actor” involved in the campaign. Despite these warnings, the group has continued to release statements online, framing U.S. countermeasures as attempts to suppress its activities.
At this time, U.S. authorities have not publicly confirmed the validity of the group’s claims regarding any breach involving the FBI or Director Patel.
The situation remains under close review as cybersecurity experts and federal investigators work to assess the credibility and scope of the alleged intrusions.