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nypost.comEx-CIA Official Arrested for Theft and Fraud; $40 Million in Gold Bars Found at Home
A former CIA official was arrested last week after FBI agents found roughly 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million during a search of his residence. He faces one count of stealing public money and is accused of also lying about his education and military service.
dimsumdaily.hkFormer CIA Officer Charged With Theft After FBI Seizes 303 Gold Bars
A federal complaint alleges David Rush obtained an inflated salary by misrepresenting his education and military service. FBI agents recovered 303 gold bars valued above $40 million during a search of his Virginia home.
Washington ExaminerJustice Department Expands South Florida Team in Trump Civil Rights Inquiry
The Justice Department is adding prosecutors to a new Criminal Civil Rights Section in the Southern District of Florida. The section is examining whether actions by officials in prior administrations violated President Trump's civil rights.
foxnews.comMinnesota Daycare Owner Charged in Federal Benefits Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors charged a Minneapolis daycare owner with conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case adds to a series of fraud charges involving multiple Minnesota state-administered programs.
Nbc NewsJames Comey Says He Has Complete Faith in Judicial System
Former FBI Director James Comey stated he has complete faith in the U.S. judicial system while facing a federal case tied to a 2025 Instagram post. The case involves a seashell photograph and additional evidence collected over 11 months.
lamag.comJustice Department Finds Yale Medical School Used Race in Admissions
A federal probe concluded that Yale University’s medical school discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its admissions process. The finding marks the second such action against a major medical school in eight days. Officials released the determination on Thursday.
techjuice.pkWhite House Official Says Evidence of 2020 Election Outcome Will Be Released Soon
Ambassador Monica Crowley, the U.S. government's chief of protocol, said the administration will soon produce evidence that proves President Trump won the 2020 election. Crowley made the remarks Wednesday at an event hosted by Breitbart News. A federal grand jury in Florida is pu…
AxiosFederal Judge Denies Fulton County Request to Return Seized 2020 Election Materials
U.S. District Judge Jean-Paul Boulee ruled Wednesday that Fulton County, Georgia, failed to meet the legal threshold to force the return of 2020 election materials seized by the FBI in January. The judge noted defects in the FBI affidavit but found they did not rise to the level…
Fox News13 D.C. Police Officers Placed on Leave in Crime Statistics Probe
The Metropolitan Police Department placed 13 officers on leave as part of an investigation into alleged manipulation of crime data. The probe was referred by the United States Attorney's Office earlier this year. President Trump raised concerns about inaccurate crime numbers in t…
nationalpost.comWashington Post Reporter's Articles Win Journalism Award Four Months After Device Seizure
A reporter's work for The Washington Post received a journalism award on Monday. This recognition came four months after federal agents searched her home and seized her devices. The articles anchored a package that earned the honor.
gatestoneinstitute.orgSecret Service Director Testifies on Security at White House Correspondents' Dinner Where Officer Was Shot
U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran defended the security setup at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner where a gunman shot an officer before being subdued. Critics highlighted lapses in the plan, including a police dog alert that was not followed. Court docume…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSuspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Cites Security Lack in Manifesto
The suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner wrote a manifesto detailing his observations of minimal security during his travel and at the event. He traveled by train from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., and entered the hotel armed with multiple weapons.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewInvestigation Launched After Near-Collision at JFK Airport Involving American Airlines and Air Canada Jets
An investigation is underway following a near midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Air Canada jet at New York's JFK Airport. Anti-collision alarms sounded in both cockpits, prompting pilots to adjust their courses during landing attempts. The incident occurred…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer NNSA Official Comments on Investigation of 11 Scientists
A former deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration stated that investigators may uncover additional details in the cases of 11 missing or deceased scientists but likely no connections between them. The NNSA is reviewing reports of mysterious deaths and…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewConservative Group Requests Federal Probe of Alaska School Gender Policy
America First Legal has asked the Trump administration to investigate an Alaska school district's policy on student gender identity information. The policy requires staff to use students' legal names and pronouns when communicating with parents, even if different ones are used at…