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Adams Donor Weihong Hu Is Accused of Taking Millions From Covid Housing Program
Brooklyn’s U.S. attorney said Weihong Hu and two men set out to “line their own pockets” at the height of the pandemic. Ms. Hu has helped raise funds for Mayor Eric Adams of New York.The New York Times - 5d -
Rep. Nancy Mace details accusations of rape and sexual abuse in a speech from the House floor
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., took to the House floor on Monday night to accuse four men — including her ex-fiancé — of rape, sex trafficking and other sex crimes against other female victims and ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Woman Pleads Guilty in Covid Tax Credit Scheme That Netted $33 Million
A Nevada business owner prepared and filed false tax returns to fraudulently obtain Covid relief money for her businesses and others, prosecutors said.The New York Times - 3d -
AP Accuses White House of Violating First Amendment
The Associated Press said the White House had blocked its journalists from attending press events because the news agency had not started using the term Gulf of America.The New York Times - 6d -
Anduril to take over Microsoft's $22 billion U.S. Army headset program
Anduril Industries will take control of Microsoft's multibillion-dollar augmented reality headset program for the U.S. Army.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Trump Will Withhold Money From Schools That Require Covid Vaccines
An estimated 15 colleges still required Covid vaccines for students as of late last year. No states require K-12 students to get the shots.The New York Times - 4d -
Austrian prosecutors accuse René Benko of embezzling tens of millions
Former billionaire property tycoon behind collapsed Signa group remains in pre-trial detentionFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Watch: Sue Gray takes seat in the House of Lords
Former Partygate investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff joins the Lords.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Trump, Musk take questions at White House
President Trump and Elon Musk took questions at the White House on Tuesday after Mr. Trump signed an executive order telling federal agencies to cooperate with the Department of Government ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
New York Got $80 Million for Migrants. The White House Took It Back.
The New York City comptroller’s office, which first noticed the missing money, said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had unilaterally taken the funds from the city’s accounts.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump signs executive order stripping funds from schools requiring COVID-19 vaccines
President Trump signed an executive order Friday to defund schools and other education agencies that require COVID-19 vaccines for students and staff. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. ...The Hill - 4d -
Pain clinics made millions from "unnecessary" injections
Pain MD, which once ran as many as 20 clinics across three states, gave chronic-pain patients about 700,000 total injections near their spines, according to court documents. Last year, federal ...CBS News - 6d -
New York Congressman says ‘quid pro quo’ accusations against Mayor Adams are ‘extremely troubling’
In an interview with Meet the Press NOW, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) reacts to the resignation of a federal attorney, who alleges New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ attorney proposed a “quid pro ...NBC News - 5d -
Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation
The South Carolina Republican used her floor privileges to lodge shocking accusations against her former fiancé and three other men.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
On House floor, Mace accuses 4 of sexual abuse, including ex-fiancé. He denies it.
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is raising allegations against a former fiancé and his business associates.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China
President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from ChinaABC News - Feb. 7 -
From mudslides to tornadoes, dangerous weather impacts millions across U.S.
More than 45 million Americans are under winter weather warnings or advisories. While much of the mid-Atlantic digs out from a major winter storm, another system threatens the West Coast with rain, ...CBS News - 5d -
Wada says Sinner case 'million miles away from doping'
Jannik Sinner's case was "a million miles away from doping", says World Anti-Doping Agency general counsel Ross Wenzel.BBC News - 14h -
Sen. Adam Schiff calls for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Friday called on several U.S. agencies to exempt seasonal wildland firefighters from the ongoing federal hiring freeze, as concerns about federal readiness for future ...NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Many Want Hochul to Force Adams From Office. She Isn’t Rushing.
Although Gov. Kathy Hochul has the power to begin removal proceedings against Mayor Eric Adams, doing so would test history, time and her own preference.The New York Times - 4d -
NY Democrats grapple with whether to remove Adams from City Hall
New York Governor Kathy Hochul met with city leaders to discuss a "path forward" for the city's leadership amid the scandal surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing calls for his resignation as ...The Hill - 57m -
A $50 million Ferrari-inspired mansion just broke a local record in Delray Beach, Florida. Take a look inside
The sale included a mansion swap, bespoke furniture, elaborate chandeliers, art, alcohol and even a miniature Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sports car.CNBC - Feb. 9 -
27 religious groups sue to protect houses of worship from immigration arrests
Christian and Jewish groups — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites — are challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
What Democrats can learn from the 2009 House Republicans
Like the Republicans in 2009, Democrats need to embrace the reality that, from this point forward, they are in the communications business, not the policymaking business.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
House GOP budget resolution in jeopardy amid concerns from moderates
The House GOP’s budget resolution could be in jeopardy of not clearing the full chamber amid concerns from moderates over likely cuts to social safety net programs — particularly Medicaid — with a ...The Hill - 2d -
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Revenge of the Covid Conspiracy Theorists
After years of GOP attacks on US health agencies, Trump appointees are poised to bring Covid-19 conspiracies to their leadership of US agencies. Federal workers are scared of what comes next.Wired - 6d -
Live updates: Push for Ukraine-Russia peace deal takes spotlight; House to consider budget negotiations
President Trump said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to begin negotiations immediately, with plans to meet in Saudi Arabia, which has unsettled some Republican Senators who ...The Hill - 2d -
Steve Bannon pleads guilty in donor fraud case
Steve Bannon won't serve any time behind bars after pleading guilty under a plea agreement in a New York state case for his role in a plot to defraud donors to a nonprofit. CBS News' Katrina ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Trump and Musk take questions from reporters in Oval Office
Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office and took questions from reporters about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist analyzes the remarks made ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Elon Musk takes questions from Oval Office about government cuts
Elon Musk answered questions on Tuesday in the Oval Office next to President Donald Trump about his dramatic makeover of the federal government, saying they have identified billions of dollars in ...NBC News - 6d -
McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk
Two key Republican senators’ votes today on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be health and human services secretary illustrate the new order of the party under President Donald Trump.NBC News - 5d -
Keir Starmer takes surprise call from Trump in meeting with US envoy
President phoned while PM was with Mark Burnett, the Apprentice producer appointed as ‘special envoy’ to UK. Donald Trump has spoken to Keir Starmer again after what appears to have been a ...The Guardian - 4d -
IRS warns against taking tax advice from social media
While social media is a great place for DIY tips and new recipes, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers against using it for tax advice. Misinformation could end up costing you more than you bargained ...CBS News - 1d -
Failed fintech Stenn took millions from Serbian groups aping blue-chips
Documents show HSBC uncovered ‘extensive and systemic’ invoice issues at UK start-upFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Where to save and splurge on vacation, from a 28-year-old travel agent on track to book $1 million in trips this year
Some travel expenses are worth splurging on, whereas for others you should save.CNBC - 3d -
2025 Genesis Invitational purse, prize money: Payouts, Ludvig Åberg's winner's share from $20 million pool
One of the largest winner's check of the entire season is up for grabs this week on the PGA TourCBS Sports - 2d -
Jannik Sinner case ‘a million miles away from doping’, claims Wada official
World No 1’s three-month ban has sparked criticism Ross Wenzel: ‘This could not be … intentional doping’ Jannik Sinner’s recent case resulting in a three-month ban was “a million miles away from ...The Guardian - 10h