Tony Ornato, the senior Secret Service official who broke with agency precedent to serve as a political adviser during former President Donald Trump’s administration and who was at the center of testimony by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, announced his retirement, Monday. The …
Read More »FBI and DHS warn of increased threats to law enforcement and government officials after Mar
Federal authorities are warning of an increase in threats to law enforcement officials following the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. The threats, which are “occurring primarily online and across multiple platforms, including social media sites, web forums, video sharing platforms, and image boards,” were identified by …
Read More »The consequences Trump could face for mishandling White House records
Update: On Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Sources tell CBS News the search was related to a Justice Department investigation into Trump’s handling of presidential records. In the story below, first published on Feb. 10, 2022, …
Read More »House OKs measure subsidizing semiconductor chip production, sending bill to Biden
Washington — The House on Thursday approved legislation that would provide billions of dollars in subsidies for the domestic production of semiconductor chips, sending to President Biden’s desk a measure the administration says is crucial to the U.S. economy and national security. The bill cleared the lower chamber with a …
Read More »Justice Department operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
Washington — More the 1,500 fugitives, violent criminals, sex offenders and gang members were apprehended as part of a month-long operation that aimed to combat violent crime in 10 cities, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Deemed “Operation North Star” and led by the U.S. Marshals Services, the 30-day initiative lasted …
Read More »TV station says its decision to take GOP Senate ad against Cheri Beasley down was premature
A North Carolina TV station erred last week in taking down an ad against Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, according to a letter from an attorney for the station’s owners. In the letter, the station owners also asked Democratic lawyers to stop referencing that …
Read More »Boston Children’s Hospital was targeted by Iran
Washington – Iranian-backed hackers launched an unsuccessful cyber attack against Boston Children’s Hospital in the summer of 2021, FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed Wednesday. Speaking at a cybersecurity conference hosted by Boston College, Wray said when the FBI was alerted to malicious activity by an “intelligence partner,” agents in the …
Read More »Ohio state Supreme Court rejects GOP
For the fifth time, the Ohio state Supreme Court has rejected a map of state legislative lines from the Republican-led redistricting commission. After Republicans on the state redistricting committee made very few changes to their fourth submission, Ohio’s high court ruled that the latest maps violated state redistricting laws because …
Read More »First flights of baby formula expected “within days,” official says
The first flights of baby formula into the United States are expected “within days” as federal officials are putting the final touches on plans to fly in supply from Europe, according to a senior White House official. A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Plainfield, Indiana is set to include 1.5 …
Read More »Russian invasion will have “enormous economic repercussions,” says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have “enormous economic repercussions in Ukraine and beyond,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers Wednesday. People around the world are seeing rising prices on energy, food and other commodities. During a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen said the invasion has disrupted the …
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