Robberies, Assaults And Carjackings Are Plaguing One Of Seattle’s Largest Neighborhoods

Police are investigating a possible connection of assaults and robberies between a series of violent attacks in Seattle’s University District Monday evening. Several men allegedly kicked and punched a 23-year old and…

US and World News

Clayton Deardorff and Stepping Stones Healthcare LLC Agree to Pay $589,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Darren J. LaMarca, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced today that Clayton Deardorff (“Deardorff”) and his company, Stepping Stones Healthcare, LLC (“SSH”), have agreed to pay $589,000 to…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Gigi Sohn Biden’s FCC Pick Cut Sweetheart Deal With Broadcasters One Day After Nomination

Elliot Dordick on January 26, 2022 President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Gigi Sohn, cut a favorable deal with broadcasters shortly after she was nominated to the regulatory…

Local Politics·Politics·US and World News

Catalano tells Murphy, stop hiding school funding formula

Brick, NJ – John Catalano, a Republican assemblyman out of Brick Township today called on Governor Phil Murphy to release the state’s school funding formula and stop a costly court battle that…

New Jersey News·Politics

Court Throws Out Alabama’s GOP-Drawn Congressional Map, Potentially Giving Democrats Another Seat

A federal court blocked Alabama’s new congressional map on Monday, ruling that it violated the Voting Rights Act by denying black voters in the state a second majority-black district. The ruling gives…

US and World News

‘Substantial Reason’ To Believe GOP Lawmaker Misused Funds, Berated Staff, Ethics Panel Finds

The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) said Monday that it had “substantial reason” to believe that Republican Colorado Rep. Doug Lamborn misused official resources and solicited and accepted inappropriate gifts from his…

Politics·US and World News

School Boards Sue After Republican Governor Makes Masks Optional

Seven Virginia school boards are taking legal action over Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order that made masks optional in the state’s schools starting Monday. Youngkin issued an executive order upon…

US and World News·Virginia News

Supreme Court Denies McCarthy’s Bid To Eliminate Proxy Voting

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy seeking to scrap proxy voting in the chamber. House Democrats adopted the rules nearly two years…

In the News

Amazon And Facebook Spent More Money Than Ever Lobbying In 2021

Amazon and Facebook parent company Meta spent more money in 2021 lobbying lawmakers and officials than any year before, according to lobbying disclosure filings. Amazon spent $20.3 million on lobbying while Meta…

US and World News

Texas Abortion Law Still In Effect As Supreme Court Sends It Back To State Court

The Texas Heartbeat Act, which bans most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy, is still in effect after the Supreme Court rejected a request to remand the law. The justices sent…

In the News

Ocean County police charity, family members used funds for personal vacations, restaurants and personal bills, state alleges

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced a lawsuit against a charitable organization, the National Police Relief Association based in Brick, New…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

School District Banned Political Symbols, But Wealthy Progressives, Schools Are Ignoring Their Policies

A school district in a conservative-leaning community outside of Portland, Oregon, banned political symbols and ideology, but wealthy progressives and school administrators have snubbed the new guidelines, the Daily Wire reported. Four…

US and World News

California Will Remove Aztec, Ashe Chants From Its Ethnic Studies Curriculum Following Legal Challenge

The California Department of Education said it would remove Aztec and Ashe chants from its state curriculum Thursday after backlash from parents who believed their inclusion to be unconstitutional. The state must…

In the News

FBI Investigating Chinese Funding Of California Plane Maker: REPORT

Ailan Evans on January 18, 2022 Federal authorities are investigating Chinese investment in a California-based plane maker after shareholders alleged that the firm’s technology was being transferred to China, The Wall Street…

US and World News

Microsoft To Buy Activision For Almost $70 Billion

Microsoft agreed to purchase video game giant Activision Blizzard for almost $70 billion, its largest acquisition in company history, multiple sources reported. Microsoft announced Tuesday that it agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard…

Entertainment News·Tech and Gaming·US and World News

Amazon Sued By Family Of Worker Killed In Tornado

The family of a worker killed in a tornado that destroyed an Amazon facility last month is suing the tech giant, according to court documents filed Monday. Randy and Alice McEwen, the…

Illinois News·US and World News

NYC Professors Sue Over Union’s Alleged Antisemitism

Six professors at City University of New York (CUNY) filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school’s union after it allegedly engaged in antisemitic political activities. The plaintiffs, five out of…

Community News·US and World News

Queen Strips Prince Andrew Of Royal Titles Amid Epstein Scandal

Harold Hutchison on January 13, 2022 Prince Andrew returned his royal and military titles to the Queen of England, according to a statement released by the Royal Family. “With The Queen’s approval…

US and World News

United States Sues Renovation Firms And Their Principals For Violating Lead-Based Paint Safety Regulations

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Lisa Garcia, Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), announced today that the United States has…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Harvey Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accident in Order to Defraud Insurance and Trucking Companies

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that DONISESHA LEE (“DONISHA LEE”), age 30, of Harvey, Louisiana, entered a plea of guilty today to Conspiracy to Commit…

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