President of the United States Donald Trump greets General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping before a bilateral meeting at the Gimhae International Airport terminal, Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Busan, South Korea. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) (Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Xi_Jinping_and_Donald_Trump_at_the_APEC_South_Korea_2025#/media/File:President_Donald_Trump_greets_Chinese_President_Xi_Jinping_before_a_bilateral_meeting_at_the_Gimhae_International_Airport_terminal_54890669768.jpg)
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has reportedly been hacked, with the breach now considered 'ongoing'. Lawmakers and staffers have been warned to exercise caution in their communications, as both incoming and outgoing emails could be compromised.
The non-partisan agency is responsible for analysing US economic policy and preparing cost estimates for Congress. The breach threatens sensitive economic data that could influence policy decisions and trade negotiations.
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