New data shows IRS’s 10-year struggle to investigate tax crimes - ICIJ: The number of cases the wider U.S. tax agency refers to its criminal unit has plummeted.
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/03/new-data-shows-irss-10-year-struggle-to-investigate-tax-crimes/
Quick Glance: IRS's Struggle with Tax Crimes Over a Decade
- In the past fiscal year, the civil IRS referred only 157 tax cases for criminal investigation - from more than 200 million tax forms filed annually, as shown by new federal data.
- There has been a significant decrease in the possible tax crimes identified by civil investigators of the IRS over the past 10 years.
- In early 2022, Congress granted the IRS an additional $80 billion to staff up the agencies that audit millionaires, billionaires, and large corporations.
- Experts widely agree that the efforts to overhaul the IRS will take years, including the hiring and training of thousands of new officers and modernizing its sprawling data systems.
U.S. sues Apple, says it has illegal monopoly over smartphones: Apple says a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit accusing it of engineering an illegal monopoly ...
apnews.com/article/apple-antitrust-monopoly-app-store-justice-department-822d7e8f5cf53a2636795fcc33ee1fc3
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/election-denier-trump-wanted-take-doj-pleads-5th-disbarment-hearing-rcna145341
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Crash: Live Updates: “This is an unthinkable tragedy,” Mayor Brandon Scott said.
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Hunter Biden Skips Out On Court Hearing: Hunter Biden is facing tax charges from the DOJ in a case that alleges that he evaded at least $1 ...
newsweek.com/hunter-biden-skips-out-court-hearing-tax-evasion-irs-los-angeles-1884309
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
Another man who threatened then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sentenced to prison
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/arizona-election-threat-hobbs-sentenced/
Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
Republicans threaten to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt over Joe Biden documents case
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Quick Glance: Republicans Threaten AG Garland Over Biden Documents Case
- House Republicans threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
- Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan demanded Garland comply with the subpoena by providing the unredacted audio and transcripts of Hur’s hourslong interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter by April 8.
- The Justice Department emphasized its transparency with Congress throughout the process in response to the letter from the Republican chairmen.
- There are major differences between the two probes: Biden returned the documents and cooperated with the investigation, while Trump is accused of concealing documents from the government and seeking to destroy potentially incriminating evidence.
Man who threatened Pelosi, Mayorkas sentenced to 11 months in prison: A California man who left threatening voicemails for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560803-man-who-threatened-pelosi-mayorkas-sentenced-to-11-months-in-prison/
FBI says Alex Murdaugh lied about where money stolen from clients went and who helped him steal
apnews.com/article/alex-murdaugh-financial-crimes-failed-polygraph-f5c8f6587f6001887ac71793d58f4562
Liberia: LRA Conducts Weeklong Training for Auditors: Monrovia – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Domestic Tax Department has successfully concluded a ...
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The FBI tells passengers on the plane that lost a panel in flight they might be crime victims
apnews.com/article/boeing-fbi-investigation-crime-lawsuit-oregon-a4ffddc43f2000dd9d9466a335df6a93
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates
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U.S. sues Apple, says it has illegal monopoly over smartphones: Apple says a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit accusing it of engineering an illegal monopoly ...
apnews.com/article/apple-antitrust-monopoly-app-store-justice-department-822d7e8f5cf53a2636795fcc33ee1fc3
Former FBI diver explains risks of Baltimore recovery: Divers recovered two bodies in the aftermath of the bridge collapse and will return when debris has been ...
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Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark fights to save law license as disciplinary trial begins
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The End of the iPhone as We Know It: It’s not just the irritating nature of green texts. Apple has been doing all kind of things to throttle the competition.
slate.com/technology/2024/03/apple-iphone-lawsuit-antitrust-good-for-you.html
Sex offender, ex-Jaguars employee who hacked jumbotron sentenced to 220 years in prison
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Quick Glance: Convicted Sex Offender Receives Lengthy Prison Term
- A man sentenced to 220 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and hacking the jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium after his dismissal due to being a registered sex offender.
- Samuel Arthur Thompson from St. Augustine received his sentence from a federal judge in Jacksonville. Convicted in November for various offenses, including producing and possessing sexual images of children, violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, sending unauthorized damaging commands to a protected computer, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
- Thompson, aged 53, was apprehended in early 2020 after repatriation from the Philippines to the U.S. He had fled to the Southeast Asian country six months earlier following an FBI search and computer seizure at his residence.
- The Jaguars enlisted Thompson as a contractor in 2013 for their video board network design and later for jumbotron operations on game days. Upon learning of his conviction as a sex offender, the team chose not to extend his contract.
Criminal referrals create new headaches for GOP impeachment investigators: Republicans are weighing criminal referrals to the Justice Department instead of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4550356-criminal-referrals-create-new-headaches-for-gop-impeachment-investigators/
Justice Department: Crackdown on threats to election officials won’t relent: A federal task force on election threats has brought 20 criminal cases since 2021.
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/justice-department-threats-election-officials-00148934
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Why is Congress slashing funding for antitrust enforcement that protects consumers?
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/4554910-why-is-congress-slashing-funding-for-antitrust-enforcement-that-protects-consumers/
Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines enter timing agreement with DOJ: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines entered into a timing agreement with the Department of ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/hawaiian-airlines-alaska-airlines-enter-timing-agreement-with-doj-2024-03-27/
U.S. alleges China stood up a front company to hack American people, businesses: The DOJ charged seven hackers Monday who are believed to have worked at the ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/us-doj-china-hackers-indictment
Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
SpaceX lawsuit could gut protections for non-US citizen job seekers, DOJ says: SpaceX's lawsuit claiming administrative judges at the U.S. Department of Justice ...
reuters.com/legal/government/spacex-lawsuit-could-gut-protections-non-us-citizen-job-seekers-doj-says-2024-03-25/
5 Reasons Biden Should Negotiate a Deal to Free Assange: Resolving the case would enhance the administration’s tarnished human rights image.
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
Trump's classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election
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5 key moments from Supreme Court arguments on the abortion pill case: The high court asked about who can challenge the FDA, the safety of the pill and whether ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/26/moments-supreme-court-arguments-abortion-pill/
Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
Saks Fifth Avenue squares off with workers, Justice Dept in US appeal: Saks Fifth Avenue sparred with employees and the U.S. Justice Department in New York ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/saks-fifth-avenue-squares-off-with-workers-justice-dept-us-appeal-2024-03-25/
Rite Aid reaches bankruptcy settlement with lenders, DOJ, McKesson: Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has reached a settlement with its lenders, the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/rite-aid-reaches-bankruptcy-settlement-with-lenders-doj-mckesson-2024-03-26/
OC bookie at center of gambling scandal thought link to Ohtani would help business
ocregister.com/2024/03/27/bookie-at-center-of-gambling-scandal-thought-link-to-ohtani-would-help-business/
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
Cohen slams DOJ for lack of transparency in Trump hush money case: Michael Cohen, the ex-personal attorney of former President Trump, slammed the Department of ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4551908-cohen-slams-doj-for-lack-of-transparency-hush-money-case/
Yes, Apple Is a Monopoly. But Is It Better That Way?: A Department of Justice lawsuit comes for the iPhone.
slate.com/podcasts/slate-money/2024/03/lawsuit-president-biden-iphones-apples-monopoly-good-for-users-reddit-ipo-real-estate
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
FBI data shows that violent crimes in the U.S. decreased in 2023: Attorney General Merrick Garland called the data encouraging and touted law enforcement efforts ...
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FBI: 'Little rascals' trio, ages 11, 12 and 16, arrested for robbing a Houston bank
apnews.com/article/houston-bank-robbery-boys-little-rascals-768ed68c70bac044b1757504ab553a30
Louisiana’s Plan to Imprison People Longer Imperils Sickest Inmates: Janice Parker has witnessed the failing medical care at Angola, the state’s largest prison ...
propublica.org/article/louisiana-plan-to-imprison-people-longer-imperils-sickest-inmates
Trafigura to pay $127 million over US DOJ probe: Commodity trader Trafigura on Thursday said it has agreed to pay about $127 million as part of a plea agreement ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/trafigura-pay-127-million-over-us-doj-probe-2024-03-28/
Feds charge Chinese hackers in plot targeting U.S. politicians, national security, journalists
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/25/china-hack-sanctions-politicians-us-uk/73099882007/
Inside the Historic Suit That the Gun Industry and Republicans Are on the Verge of Killing
propublica.org/article/inside-gary-indiana-lawsuit-guns-gop
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raided by law enforcement as part of investigation, reports say
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/03/25/sean-diddy-combs-federal-investigation-homes-searched/73098430007/
Quick Glance: Feds search Diddy Combs' properties in sex trafficking probe
- Federal Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
- It remains unclear if Combs was the target of the investigation, and federal authorities in New York have not publicly commented on the specifics.
- Several sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against Combs, including allegations of coercion into prostitution and sexual abuse.
- The entertainment industry continues to grapple with allegations of sexual misconduct, with high-profile figures like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly facing convictions for rape and abuse.
Lockbit Strikes Back After FBI Takedown With New Ransomware Attack Details: Despite multiple arrests and being disrupted by global law enforcement ...
pcmag.com/news/lockbit-ransomware-gang-strikes-back-after-fbi-takedown-with-5-new-attacks
Treasury Employee Investigated for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Appearance: The agency’s inspector general found that the employee broke through police barricades on Jan ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-22/treasury-employee-investigated-for-jan-6-capitol-riot-appearance
‘I’m pissed’: Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro blasts justice system before heading to federal prison
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Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
Another former Mississippi 'Goon Squad' deputy sentenced to prison in torture and abuse of Black men
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/another-former-mississippi-goon-squad-deputy-sentenced-prison-torture-rcna144460
Biden, at risk with young voters, is racing to shift marijuana policy: The president wants regulators to move marijuana from a Schedule I classification under ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/28/biden-at-risk-with-young-voters-is-racing-to-shift-marijuana-policy/
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rages at DOJ's New Initiative: The U.S. Department of Justice's launched a new resource center aimed at keeping guns away from "extreme ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-rages-dojs-new-initiative-1882716
FYI: America's biggest landlords use a company called RealPage to set rent prices. And the Justice Department is now investigating whether their algorithm lets ... Show more
Impeachment inquiry appears on ice as House GOP tries to wrangle support : The investigation into President Biden commenced last year with allegations of high ...
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Quick Glance: Republicans Divided on Biden Impeachment
- Republican chairman James Comer pressures Biden's impeachment but considers alternative actions.
- The committee is exploring potential criminal referrals to the Justice Department regarding the Biden family's dealings.
- The inquiry focuses on Hunter Biden's business affairs discussed in public hearings.
- Republicans seek more information on Hunter Biden's dealings while Democrats work to debunk allegations against the Bidens.
House Republicans sue Justice Department attorneys Hunter Biden probe: The lawsuit seeks to compel Mark Daly and Jack Morgan to take part in interviews with a ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-sue-justice-department-attorneys-hunter-biden-probe-rcna144567
Why Democrats say drug screening welfare recipients isn’t a GOP wish come true: Leaders like San Francisco Mayor London Breed say the requirement is about ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/27/democrats-welfare-drug-testing-00149034
The United States vs. the iPhone: Washington’s crackdown on Big Tech is coming for Apple.
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/podcasts/the-daily/apple-lawsuit.html
US Justice Department to announce antitrust action: The U.S. Department of Justice will make an antitrust announcement later on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-department-announce-antitrust-action-2024-03-21/
What to know about ketamine after Elon Musk discusses use of drug: While speaking with former CNN reporter Don Lemon, Elon Musk talked about his use of ketamine ...
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4541741-what-to-know-about-ketamine-after-elon-musk-discusses-use-of-drug/
Quick Glance: Don Lemon cancels show partnership with X after Elon Musk's decision
- Don Lemon canceled the partnership for his show with X after Elon Musk's decision.
- Elon Musk lifted the exclusivity of the show on X after months of pursuing exclusive content.
- Don Lemon challenged Musk, discussing his ketamine use and hate speech on X.
Ocasio-Cortez demands GOP specify actual crimes in Biden impeachment inquiry: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) pressured the GOP to name the specific crime ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4544855-ocasio-cortez-gop-specific-crimes-biden-impeachment-inquiry/
U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly: The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s wildly popular suite of devices and ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/21/technology/apple-doj-lawsuit-antitrust.html
Inside Merrick Garland’s Effort to Prosecute Trump Over Jan. 6: In trying to avoid even the smallest mistakes, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland might have ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/us/politics/trump-jan-6-merrick-garland.html
Adam Schiff: DOJ should have moved faster with Trump indictments: "That delay has contributed to a situation where none of these trials may go forward ...
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LATEST: At least six people remain unaccounted for as the desperate search continues at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse ... Show more
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison: SBF also ordered to forfeit over $11 billion. Judge will advise the Federal Bureau of ...
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Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
Lego tells California police: stop putting our heads on your mugshots: Toy company makes request after altered images – which hide suspects’ identities in line ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/26/lego-heads-california-police-mugshots-murrieta
Quick Glance: Toy Heads Used in Place of Faces: Lego's Complaint Against Police
- A California police department obscures suspects' faces with Lego heads, prompting Lego to request the cessation of this practice.
- A new California law restricts the posting of mugshots on social media, leading to unconventional methods like using Lego heads.
- Experts caution against the harmful impact of posting mugshots online on suspects awaiting trial or individuals with criminal records.
- Politicians, including Representative Corey Jackson, criticize the use of Lego heads and seek loopholes to circumvent the law.
Trump's dark 'retribution' pledge at center of 2024 bid, but can he make it reality?
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US takes on Apple as efforts to curtail Big Tech gather momentum: Apple was on Thursday sued by the U.S. Department of Justice, the latest antitrust action ...
reuters.com/technology/us-takes-apple-efforts-curtail-big-tech-gather-momentum-2024-03-21/
TikTok's troubles just got worse: The FTC could sue them, too: A privacy case against TikTok would add fuel to the bipartisan chorus of criticism directed at the ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/biden-administration-tiktok-data-practices-00149139
FBI says Alaska Airlines passengers on flight that lost door may be victims of a crime: Reports
usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/03/23/alaska-airlines-passengers-fbi-victims-crime/73077830007/
Exclusive: CapOne tells regulators Discover deal will boost competition and stability
reuters.com/markets/deals/capone-tells-regulators-discover-deal-will-boost-competition-stability-sources-2024-03-21/
The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights: Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on ...
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‘Nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed,’ US Vice President Kamala Harris said at a meeting on the topic with those pardoned for marijuana ... Show more
Quick Glance: Harris' Journey to a Clear Stance on Marijuana
- The evolution of Vice President Kamala Harris' views on marijuana, from prosecution to legalization, raises questions that she should explain to voters. Vice President Kamala Harris' support for cannabis law reform at the White House on Friday will certainly be scrutinized by skeptical Californians who can still remember her time as an anti-weed district attorney.
- Now, Harris has the opportunity to move beyond her journey on marijuana and tell voters how and why she has changed regarding cannabis. This explanation could also enhance her reputation with young voters and people of color who are not enthusiastic about supporting the Biden-Harris ticket.
- It is crucial for Harris and Biden to elucidate their position changes to counter critics who may argue they are acting out of political expediency. Harris' cannabis history is intricate and often contradictory. She has evolved since her tenure as San Francisco District Attorney in 2003, when only 34% of Americans supported legalization.
- Biden has endeavored more than any other president to modify cannabis laws since taking office. He mandated an administrative review to reclassify cannabis from the Schedule 1 category of controlled substances. While Biden and Harris are making progress on cannabis reform, Congress lags behind. Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer promised to put a cannabis reform bill on the Senate floor three years ago, which has yet to happen.
US levies fentanyl-related sanctions on Sinaloa members, Mexico-based entities: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on 15 Sinaloa Cartel members and ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-levies-fentanyl-related-sanctions-sinaloa-members-mexico-based-entities-2024-03-22/
Apple's dominance isn't just a tech problem: The DOJ alleges that Apple's practices hinder competition in entertainment, cars, and finance.
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How iPhones could get better if Apple loses DOJ battle: iPhone users could have a totally different experience if Apple loses its DOJ antitrust lawsuit.
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Biden touts drop in US crime rate in 2023: President Biden on Tuesday touted the decrease in crime in 2023, citing data from the Federal Bureau of Investigations ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4542237-biden-touts-crime-rate-drop/
Conservative Influencer Is Charged in Jan. 6 Attack: Isabella DeLuca, 24, helped to steal a table that rioters used to assault law enforcement ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/us/politics/isabella-deluca-jan-6.html
Quick Glance: Conservative influencer involved in stealing table used to assault officers on Jan. 6, FBI reports
- Conservative influencer Isabella Deluca was arrested in California for her involvement in stealing a table that was used to attack officers, according to the FBI.
- Deluca, a supporter of Donald Trump, was arrested in Irvine, California, facing five charges, including theft of government property.
- Images in the FBI affidavit show Deluca assisting in passing the table out of the broken window, and her co-defendant Timothy Desjardins, arrested in 2021, using a table leg to assault officers.
- Over 1,300 individuals have been arrested in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack, with over 950 convictions secured, resulting in around 500 individuals being sentenced to incarceration.
Crypto scams more costly to the US than ransomware, feds say: Latest figures paint grim picture of how viciously the elderly are targeted
theregister.com/2024/03/19/crypto_scams_cost/
Federal watchdog to examine DOJ law enforcement task forces after NBC News report
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US regulators challenge Big Tech companies as illegal monopolies: Last week the federal government sued Apple, alleging it unfairly traps users in a ‘walled ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/25/business/justice-department-antitrust-monopoly-big-tech-apple-google-meta-amazon/
Quick Glance: Apple's Planned Chatbot Absence in iOS 18
- Apple is not intending to include its own generative AI chatbot in upcoming software updates.
- Discussions have been held with companies like Google, OpenAI, and Baidu regarding potential generative AI partnerships.
- Apple will reveal new AI features to aid users in daily tasks, but details remain vague.
- The iOS 18 beta will be accessible to developers post-WWDC keynote, with a full release expected in September.
Rental housing market targeted in criminal price-fixing probe: The investigation adds to the legal difficulties facing the housing sector and highlights an issue ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/rental-housing-market-doj-investigation-00147333
Justice Department to Pay Whistleblowers Who Tip on Corporate Crime: More tipsters will be eligible for payments when they assist prosecutors.
wsj.com/articles/justice-department-to-pay-whistleblowers-who-tip-on-corporate-crime-191fc2e5
Pentagon says balloon debris found in Alaska has been in ocean for ‘over a year’: The Pentagon said balloon debris fishermen located off the coast of Alaska last ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4551594-balloon-debris-alaska-in-ocean-over-year/
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