Archives for January 2023

U.S. Rep. George Santos' campaign committee told federal regulators Wednesday that it had hired a new treasurer amid lingering questions about the source of his wealth and irregularities in the committee's financial reports. … [Read more...] about Latest Santos chaos: ‘Hiring’ treasurer who turned down job

Senate Democrats on Thursday requested that the Federal Trade Commission investigate gunmaker WEE1 Tactical, accusing the Illinois-based company of flouting laws against marketing firearms to children. … [Read more...] about Senate Dems ask FTC to probe gunmaker for alleged illegal marketing of assault rifles to kids

Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.'s threat of a federal ban on gas stoves earlier this month channeled the goal of left-wing billionaire think tanks that are making significant progress in pushing communities to eliminate fossil fuels. … [Read more...] about Green groups embed with government officials to plot end of gas stoves and appliances

The Biden administration on Thursday disclosed its monthslong effort to disrupt the Hive ransomware gang, which the U.S. government said attacked more than 1,500 targets across more than 80 countries. … [Read more...] about ‘We hacked the hackers’: Biden admin reveals international effort that nails cybercriminals

Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop, records showed Thursday. … [Read more...] about 5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols’ death