The powder was taken to local laboratories for testing. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a letter containing an unknown white powder that was sent to…
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DOJ Updates Rules for Investigators Access to Journalists’ Records
The Justice Department seeks to ensure federal investigations follow the rules. The Justice Department has updated rules that prohibit department personnel from seeking journalists’ records. Prosecutors may only…
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Treasury Proposes System to Address Money Laundering in Real Estate
The department would track and flag suspicious home purchases. The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a new system that real estate agents can use to flag suspicious real estate…
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House Passes Bill to Block Migrants with DUI Convictions
House majority leader says the seriousness of the crime should result in deportation. The House recently passed a bill with bipartisan support that prohibits noncitizens convicted of driving…
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Federal Legislators Request Extended Pause on Weapons Exports
Two senators and two representatives send a letter to the Commerce secretary. Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Dick Durbin of Illinois were joined by Representatives Joaquin Castro…
Read MoreSenators Introduce Bill to End ‘Swatting’
The legislation is intended to curb the false reporting of emergencies to send law enforcement to someone’s home. Senators Rick Scott of Florida, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, and…
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Census Reports on Population Shifts
75,000 have moved away from California. The U.S. Census Bureau has issued its latest population estimates. According to the bureau’s numbers, Florida gained more than 365,000 and Texas…
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House Subcommittee Addresses Rise in Retail Theft
Chairman Pfluger details the rise in organized retail criminal enterprises. The House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence held a hearing this week…
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Supreme Court Will Expedite Trump Immunity Case
They did not indicate how soon the matter will be heard. The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to expedite Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request, made…
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Swiss Bank Banque Pictet Admits Hiding Billions from IRS
The entity reached a $122.9 million agreement with the U.S. Treasury Department. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has come to a $122.9 million agreement with the private…
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