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Federal Reserve adviser charged with ‘economic espionage’ for helping China
A former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve is facing charges of economic espionage and making false statements after an investigation by the FBI and the Federal Reserve Inspector General uncovered a multi-year conspiracy involving U.S. trade secrets and financial policies. John Harold Rogers, 63, allegedly used his position to funnel sensitive economic information to… -
GOP lawmakers introduce SHUSH Act to ease firearm suppressor regulations
Two Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove certain regulations surrounding firearm suppressors. Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, are the chief co-sponsors of the Silencers Help Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act. A firearm suppressor, or “silencer,” is a device attached to the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the noise, muzzle flash… -
Second judge rules to block Trump spending freeze from taking effect
A federal judge in Rhode Island issued the second court ruling this week blocking the Trump administration’s push for a freeze on distributing federal government spending. The judge sided with 22 states who brought the lawsuit. In issuing the ruling, Judge John McConnell Jr. wrote, “The Court must act in these early stages of the… -
Many federal websites, data sets go dark following Trump’s ‘gender ideology’ ban
Americans looking for information on various federal websites were out of luck Friday, Jan. 31. Many government web pages went dark, including some with public health data and the website for the U.S. Census Bureau. It’s part of the response to a memo President Donald Trump signed Wednesday, Jan. 29, restricting government agencies from providing… -
Amazon to increase ad spend on X, signaling policy reversal: Report
Amazon is spending more money on ads for the social media platform X, signaling a reversal of its previous strategy, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the situation. Over a year ago, the multinational tech company pulled much of its ad spending from X, as did other brands, over concerns about content… -
Israel alleges Iran is smuggling suitcases of cash into Lebanon to fund Hezbollah
Israel has filed complaints alleging Iran is smuggling suitcases containing tens of millions of U.S. dollars into Lebanon. The money, Israel says, is being used to fund the militant group Hezbollah, according to The Wall Street Journal. The complaints come as a ceasefire holds between Israel and Hezbollah. However, one condition of the agreement is… -
Small plane crashes in NE Philadelphia, igniting fires and causing injuries
A small plane reportedly crashed near northeast Philadelphia Friday evening, Jan. 31, igniting fires in nearby homes and vehicles. Police confirmed that two people were aboard the small plane, and emergency responders pulled one body from the wreck. According to reports, police believe the deceased was the pilot based on the clothing found at the… -
Mexico’s president urges Google to reject Trump’s push to rename Gulf of Mexico
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is standing firm against an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, which called for renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” This week, however, Google announced it will comply with the directive when Americans use its navigation app. Sheinbaum argues name change violates law In response… -
Bally’s, city of Chicago face lawsuits over alleged civil rights violations
A $1.7 billion casino and resort project set to open in downtown Chicago next year is facing multiple lawsuits accusing it of violating the civil rights of white men. Bally’s Chicago is currently under construction and plans to feature a 3,000-seat theater, six restaurants, nearly 3,000 slot machines, 173 table games, a 500-room hotel tower… -
Hamas releases hostages into chaotic crowds in exchange with Israel
Hamas-affiliated militants released hostages from Israel and Thailand that it had kept for over a year on Thursday, Jan. 30. The hostages had to be escorted through a chaotic crowd in Gaza. Unlike previous transfers, throngs of people, including militants, journalists and spectators, surrounded a group of soldiers escorting hostages out, with some in the… -
NYPD commissioner announces 3-part plan to make subway riders feel safe
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a three-part transit plan during her State of the NYPD Address on Thursday, Jan. 30. The plan aims to make subway riders feel safer. Tisch shared that overall index crime was down in 2024. It includes a 3.6% decrease in murders, a 2.3% drop in robberies and… -
FAA: Busy DCA tower short-staffed on night of deadly midair crash
A preliminary safety report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) found that air traffic control staffing was “not normal” when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 29. Sixty-seven people died in the crash, which authorities say had no… -
LA Sheriff’s Dept. amasses 6,879 criminal database violations: Report
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LACSD) is accused of abusing sensitive criminal justice databases in 2023. The new report comes from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which says it reviewed public records. The foundation, which describes itself as “the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world,” claims the LACSD violated a rule…
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