GOP-Led House Panel Investigates 'Weaponization' of Federal Agencies
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GOP-Led House Panel Investigates 'Weaponization' of Federal Agencies
GOP-Led House Panel , Investigates 'Weaponization' , of Federal Agencies.
NPR reports that a new House panel will hold its first
hearing on February 9 as part of the Republican party's
push for increased scrutiny of the Biden administration.
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NPR reports that a new House panel will hold its first
hearing on February 9 as part of the Republican party's
push for increased scrutiny of the Biden administration.
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The panel will reportedly investigate the "weaponization
of the federal government," with oversight being
a key part of the GOP's platform.
The panel will reportedly investigate the "weaponization
of the federal government," with oversight being
a key part of the GOP's platform.
The subcommittee will investigate claims that
the Department of Justice, FBI and other federal
agencies are biased against Conservatives.
The GOP's long list of concerns include the agencies
mishandling allegations against former President Trump, abuse
of surveillance powers and retaliation against citizens.
The GOP's long list of concerns include the agencies
mishandling allegations against former President Trump, abuse
of surveillance powers and retaliation against citizens.
We have a government that now
I believe is targeting the very
people it is supposed to serve.
We plan on, as a Republican majority,
holding them accountable, Rep.
This week, the panel announced
that the first hearing will address , "the politicization of the FBI and DOJ
and attacks on American civil liberties.".
NPR reports that the Republican-controlled House has
already held hearings on Biden's border policies, federal
COVID relief spending and allegations against Twitter.
NPR reports that the Republican-controlled House has
already held hearings on Biden's border policies, federal
COVID relief spending and allegations against Twitter.
GOP lawmakers still have plans to investigate the military
withdrawal from Afghanistan and allegations that Biden
engaged in "influence peddling" while vice president.
GOP lawmakers still have plans to investigate the military
withdrawal from Afghanistan and allegations that Biden
engaged in "influence peddling" while vice president.
Democrats have called the investigations
more of a matter of electoral politics
than one of accountability.
Oversight is not about
scandal mongering and
sticking it to the other guys, Rep.
Jamie Raskin, ranking member
of the House Oversight Committee, via NPR
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, addressing US lawmakers, expressed gratitude to both Republican candidate Donald Trump and President Joe Biden for their support of Israel. He praised Trump's past actions, including recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, confronting Iran, and moving the US embassy to Jerusalem. Netanyahu also thanked Biden for his ongoing efforts to free hostages held by Hamas since the October 2023 attack.
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New bodycam footage from the Pennsylvania rally where Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt has revealed that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who opened fire on the former US President, was identified as a suspicious individual before the incident unfolded. The footage, obtained from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit and released on X by Republican and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, shows local police officers and a man appearing to be a Secret Service agent, discussing how the 20-year-old would-be assassin was spotted at the site hours before he attempted tokill Trump.
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Former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, casts doubt on Vice President Kamala Harris for âsliding into rolesâ as she attracts the support of enough Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president.
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Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi says "I am confident that you will allow us to represent our voice, allow us to speak, allow us to represent the voice of the people of India. The question is not how efficiently the House is run. The question is how much of India's voice is being allowed to be heard in this House. The idea that you can run the House efficiently by silencing the voice of the Opposition is a non-democratic idea. This election has shown that the people of India expect the opposition to defend the constitution, the 'Samvidhan' of this country..."
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Netflix to Open Entertainment, Dining, and Shopping Complexes in 2025.
Two Netflix Houses will open in the
U.S. next year, 'Variety' reports.
They will be located in
King of Prussia, PA, and Dallas, TX.
They will be located in
King of Prussia, PA, and Dallas, TX.
They will occupy former department stores that are over 100,000 square feet. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
The new Netflix Houses will build upon previous pop-ups that have been staged for popular series and Netflix Bites...
The new Netflix Houses will build upon previous pop-ups that have been staged for popular series and Netflix Bites...
... in order to âcreate an unforgettable venue to explore your favorite Netflix stories and characters beyond the screen year-round,â Netflix said.
At Netflix House, you can enjoy regularly
updated immersive experiences, indulge
in retail therapy, and get a taste â literally â
of your favorite Netflix series and films
through unique food and drink offerings, Marian Lee, Netflixâs chief marketing officer, via statement.
Weâve launched more than
50 experiences in 25 cities, and Netflix
House represents the next generation
of our distinctive offerings. , Marian Lee, Netflixâs chief marketing officer, via statement.
The venues will bring our beloved
stories to life in new, ever-changing
and unexpected ways, Marian Lee, Netflixâs chief marketing officer, via statement
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Kamala Harris pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, signaling a potential shift from President Biden's approach. Harris expressed serious concern and emphasized the need for Israel to consider the impact of its actions. This came amid ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. Bidenâs recent endorsement of Harris for the 2024 presidential nomination adds a new dynamic to U.S. policy in the region.
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Supreme Court Rules That , Some Jan. 6 Defendants, Were Improperly Charged.
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court voted to limit which defendants accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot can be charged by federal prosecutors.
The decision also casts doubt on two out of
the four felony counts in former President
Donald Trump's election subversion indictment.
According to conservative Chief Justice John Roberts,
the court ruled that the U.S. government must prove , âthat the defendant impaired the availability or integrity
for use in an official proceeding of records, documents,
objects, or other things used in an official proceeding.â.
NPR reports that prosecutors relied
on a key criminal statute to prosecute
over 350 participants of the Capitol riot.
The statute makes it a crime to alter or
destroy official documents, or to otherwise
obstruct or impede official proceedings.
Roberts wrote that the statute was
not meant to broaden the meaning of
the law to make it a catchall provision. .
The decision will impact other cases related
to Jan. 6, many of which will have to be
resentenced, retried or defendants will be released. .
NYU law professor Ryan Goodman authored
a study that found only 346 of the 1,417 people
charged in connection with the Capitol riot
were charged under the obstruction statute.
The study also found that 71 people are still
awaiting trial on the obstruction charge, but over
half of them are also charged with another felony.
NPR points out that if found guilty of other felony charges,
the sentencing judge is still allowed to use the charge of
obstruction to determine the length of their sentence.
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Supreme Court Rules , Against SEC's Authority, to Impose Fines.
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court
recently voted 6-3 against the Securities and
Exchange Commission's policy on fraudulent conduct. .
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court
recently voted 6-3 against the Securities and
Exchange Commission's policy on fraudulent conduct. .
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's
conservative majority, said the current rules deprive accused
transgressors of their constitutional right to a jury trial. .
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's
conservative majority, said the current rules deprive accused
transgressors of their constitutional right to a jury trial. .
The SEC relies on administrative
law judges (ALJ) to make legal conclusions
in cases brought before the agency.
The Supreme Court's decision has the potential
to send ripples through dozens of agencies,
from labor rights to energy regulation.
The Court did exclude from its decision those
agencies dealing with federal benefits, while some
conservative justices wanted the ruling to go further.
The three liberal justices
in dissent blasted the
decision by the majority. .
The case was brought by a former conservative
radio host and hedge fund manager, George Jarkesy,
following an SEC fraud investigation.
The case was brought by a former conservative
radio host and hedge fund manager, George Jarkesy,
following an SEC fraud investigation.
An in-house evidentiary hearing fined Jarkesy $300,000,
ordered him to pay back almost $700,000 in ill-gotten
profits and barred him from the securities industry.
Jarkesy argued that he was entitled to a jury trial
held in a federal court and that Congress lacked
the power to delegate such authority to the SEC.
NPR reports that Jarkesy's case was supported
by a number of conservative and business groups, and individuals such as Elon Musk.
NPR reports that Jarkesy's case was supported
by a number of conservative and business groups, and individuals such as Elon Musk
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Amazon Reaches $2 Trillion , in Stock Market Value.
On June 26, Amazon became the 5th American company to join the $2 trillion club, NPR reports. .
Amazon shares ended the day up nearly 4%, giving the company a $2.01 trillion stock market valuation. .
Within the past year,
Amazon's stock has gained 52%.
Part of that gain can be attributed
to investors' enthusiasm about the
company's AI endeavors, NPR reports. .
A big part of the valuation boost has
been cloud and AI. Amazon is going to
be a major player in the AI revolution, Dan Ives, Wedbush tech analyst, via NPR.
Amazon currently has a chatbot called Q, which businesses that use AWS have access to. .
Amazon currently has a chatbot called Q, which businesses that use AWS have access to. .
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently said that
AI has rejuvenated the growth of AWS.
The cloud computing unit is reportedly on pace to bring in $100 billion in annual revenue.
Amazon recently invested in Anthropic, a California
AI company, "to develop so-called foundation models
that underpin generative AI systems," NPR reports. .
Amazon also makes its own AI chips.
The other four U.S. companies that
belong to the $2 trillion club are
Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. .
The other four U.S. companies that
belong to the $2 trillion club are
Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. .
The other four U.S. companies that
belong to the $2 trillion club are
Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. .
The other four U.S. companies that
belong to the $2 trillion club are
Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia.
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Border Arrests Fall Over 40% , Since Biden Suspended Asylum Processing.
The Homeland Security Department made the announcement on June 26, NPR reports. .
Average daily arrests that the
Border Patrol has made over a week-long period have dropped below 2,400.
That is a decrease of over 40% from before the president's proclamation went into effect on June 5.
That is a decrease of over 40% from before the president's proclamation went into effect on June 5.
However, arrests need to drop to the
1,500 mark before asylum processing can resume.
Still, the current data marks the lowest number
of arrests since Jan. 17, 2021, NPR reports. .
Last week, President Biden touted a 25% decrease
in border arrests since the order took effect, .
which means they've
dropped a lot more since then.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has called the executive order a "tremendous success.".
We indeed have seen a tremendous
success early on, and I should emphasize
that it is early on in our implementation
of the presidentâs proclamation and
our accompanying regulation, Alejandro Mayorkas, to CNN.
Mayorkas will address border enforcement
efforts in Tuscon, Arizona, on June 26.
The area has served as "the busiest corridor for illegal crossings" recently, NPR reports.
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Upcoming Presidential Debate , Between Biden and Trump, Breaks With Tradition.
Upcoming Presidential Debate , Between Biden and Trump, Breaks With Tradition.
On June 27, President Joe Biden and former
President Donald Trump will meet in the
first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta.
On June 27, President Joe Biden and former
President Donald Trump will meet in the
first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta.
NPR reports that the debate marks the beginning of
a new phase in the presidential election, with less
than five months until Election Day on November 5.
According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist polls,
Biden and Trump are nearly tied following a month-long
trend of national surveys with the same results.
According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist polls,
Biden and Trump are nearly tied following a month-long
trend of national surveys with the same results.
Breaking with campaign tradition, the debate comes
months earlier than usual, following a set of rules
agreed to by candidates and without a live audience.
The event is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET
and is expected to run for 90 minutes.
CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will
moderate the event, which will take
place at the network's Atlanta studio.
CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will
moderate the event, which will take
place at the network's Atlanta studio.
The presidential debate will also be available
on CNN and the Max streaming platform. .
The presidential debate will also be available
on CNN and the Max streaming platform. .
NPR reports that presidential debates
have traditionally occurred in front of a live
audience and are coordinated by the bipartisan
Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD).
However, both Biden and Trump have said they
will not participate in the CPD's planned debates,
pushing for earlier face offs ahead of the election.
However, both Biden and Trump have said they
will not participate in the CPD's planned debates,
pushing for earlier face offs ahead of the election.
The second debate is scheduled
for September and will be
hosted by ABC News
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Families of 737 MAX , Crash Victims Seek Justice.
'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved
ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a
decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ).
'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved
ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a
decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ).
The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people.
The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people.
Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia
crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution
agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial.
Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia
crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution
agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial.
In 2021, the DOJ charged Boeing
with fraud for misleading
regulators regarding the 737 MAX.
However, prosecutors went on to accept
an agreement that could see felony charges
against Boeing dropped in three years.
'Newsweek' reports that the DOJ reopened the
possibility of prosecuting Boeing in May,
claiming the company breached the original 2021 deal.
Now, the DOJ has until July 7
to determine whether it will
file charges against Boeing.
Families of those who died in the two Boeing crashes
have pushed for high-ranking Boeing officials to be
prosecuted and the company to be fined $24 billion.
We want to find
some meaning in
what happened
to our loved ones. , Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'.
If we can make aviation
safer so this doesn't
happen again, then
we have had some
victories out of this, Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'
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Julian Assange , Reaches Plea Deal With , US Government.
'The Independent' reports that Wikileaks
founder Julian Assange has been released
from Belmarsh prison as part of a plea deal
with the United States Justice Department.
Assange will be flown out of the U.K. as part
of the deal before he makes a guilty plea deal
that could end the years-long legal battle.
On June 24, Assange boarded a flight at Stansted airport
ahead of a scheduled appearance later this week in the
Mariana Islands, a Western Pacific U.S. commonwealth.
The U.S. government has charged the
Wikileaks founder with conspiracy to obtain
and disclose national defense secrets.
The charges stem from one of the largest leaks of
classified information in U.S. history, disclosing tens of
thousands of reports regarding the war in Afghanistan.
The disclosure, which occurred between 2009 and
2011, included unfiltered diplomatic cables that
potentially endangered the safety of confidential sources. .
The leak also included significant
activity reports related to the war in Iraq
and information regarding Guantanamo Bay.
According to the latest DOJ filing, Assange is expected
to plead guilty and be sentenced to 62 months of time
already served, thus avoiding U.S. imprisonment. .
This is the result of a global campaign
that spanned grass-roots organizers,
press freedom campaigners,
legislators and leaders from
across the political spectrum,
all the way to the United Nations, Wikileaks statement, via X.
After more than five years in
a 2x3 metre cell, isolated 23 hours
a day, he will soon reunite with his
wife Stella Assange, and their children,
who have only known their
father from behind bars, Wikileaks statement, via X
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DOJ Files Lawsuit , Against Adobe.
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit
against Adobe on June 17, TechCrunch reports.
The DOJ alleges that Adobe is deceptive because
it conceals early-termination fees and makes it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions.
Adobe has harmed consumers by
enrolling them in its default, most
lucrative subscription plan without
clearly disclosing important plan terms, DOJ, via lawsuit.
The DOJ claims that Adobe pushes subscribers to choose its "annual paid monthly" plan and uses costly early-termination fees as a "powerful retention tool" to trap customers.
During enrollment, Adobe hides
material terms of its APM plan in fine
print and behind option textboxes and
hyperlinks, proving disclosures that are
designed to go unnoticed and that
most consumers never see, DOJ, via lawsuit.
Adobe then deters cancellations
by employing an onerous and
complicated cancellation process, DOJ, via lawsuit.
Adobe disagrees with the allegations.
Subscription services are convenient,
flexible and cost effective to allow
users to choose the plan that best fits
their needs, timeline and budget, Dana Rao, Adobeâs General Counsel and Chief Trust Officer, via statement.
Our priority is to always ensure our
customers have a positive experience. , Dana Rao, Adobeâs General Counsel and Chief Trust Officer, via statement.
We are transparent with the terms
and conditions of our subscription
agreements and have a simple
cancellation process, Dana Rao, Adobeâs General Counsel and Chief Trust Officer, via statement.
The U.S. government maintains that Adobe
has violated consumer protection laws and is
seeking "injunctive relief, civil penalties,
equitable monetary relief, as well as other relief.â
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Merrick Garland , Held in Contempt of Congress.
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold the attorney general in contempt of Congress on June 12, BBC reports.
The resolution was passed by a 216-207 vote.
Only one Republican,
David Joyce, voted in opposition. .
As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good
conscience support a resolution that
would further politicize our judicial
system to score political points, Rep. David Joyce, via statement.
Garland is held in contempt of Congress
for refusing to provide interview tapes with President Biden that were recorded during the Justice Department's classified document probe. .
Following the contempt vote, Garland said
House Republicans have "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon.".
Todayâs vote disregards the
constitutional separation of powers,
the Justice Departmentâs need to
protect its investigations, and the
substantial amount of information we
have provided to the Committees. , Merrick Garland, via statement.
Garland is now the third U.S. attorney
general in American history to be held in contempt of Congress, BBC reports. .
In an opinion piece published in the 'Washington Post' on June 11, Garland said that "the Justice Department is under attack like never before.".
He pointed to a rise in "conspiracy theories, falsehoods, violence and threats of violence towards department officials by Republican critics.".
The short-term political benefits of
those tactics will never make up for
the long-term cost to our country. , Merrick Garland, via the 'Washington Post'
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