(3/18/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has\xa0a new director\xa0in charge of security clearances. Wildland firefighters are still fighting for a permanent pay increase. And the Supreme Court has ruled that, in many cases, public officials cannot block their critics on social media, even from their personal accounts.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices