Considering Criminal Referrals

Trump administration considering criminal referrals in USAID fight

The Trump administration is signaling it may bring criminal referrals against employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or grantee recipients over allegations of misuse of ...

The Hill - 18h

Greene threatens criminal referrals at House DOGE hearing

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), threatened to make criminal referrals during a hearing on foreign ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

Child exploitation and cuckooing to be criminal offences

New legislation being introduced to Parliament next week seeks to criminalise the practices.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Criminal gangs ruining environment, says watchdog

Authorities say this is not fly tipping, but "organised crime" with waste being illegally dumped.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Romania Opens Criminal Case Against Ultranationalist Politician

Prosecutors said Calin Georgescu, whose win in the first round of a presidential election was annulled, is the subject of “criminal proceedings” linked to incitement.

The New York Times - Feb. 27

Santander executive under criminal investigation in Brazil

Police to probe incoming chief accounting officer over alleged misappropriation of funds at former employer

Financial Times - 6d

Florida opens criminal investigation into Tate brothers

Florida's attorney general has directed investigators to issue search warrants and court summonses.

BBC News - 1d

South Korea's Yoon is in court for a hearing in his criminal trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in court for a hearing where his lawyers are contesting his arrest on a criminal charge alleging he was orchestrating a rebellion when he imposed martial law

ABC News - Feb. 19

New York doctor faces criminal charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills

Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who legally practices in New York, is fighting extradition after Louisiana officials charged her for mailing abortion pills. As restrictive state laws clash with legal ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

After fizzled tailgates, Falcons superfan 'Birdlady' faces criminal charges

Clients say they paid for parties, but when the goods didn't arrive, some called law enforcers for help.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Police officer removed criminal's tag so they could meet up for sex

Natasha Conneely's team was responsible for managing criminals in the community to deter reoffending.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Romanian presidential hopeful Călin Georgescu faces criminal investigation

Pro-Russia populist, who won first round of election that was later annulled, suspected of communicating false information. Romanian prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Călin ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Eric Adams seeks total dismissal of criminal case for 'prosecutorial misconduct'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has denied he agreed to cooperate with Trump immigration policies in exchange for his corruption case being tossed.

CNBC - Feb. 26

White Island volcano eruption: criminal convictions for island owners thrown out

Twenty-two people died in the 2019 New Zealand disaster, mostly US and Australian cruise ship passengers on a walking tour. The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and ...

The Guardian - 6d

First Lady of Illinois and former inmate team up for criminal justice reform

Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker and Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, have formed a powerful alliance to support women reentering society. Their work has led to housing and job ...

CBS News - 2d

Criminal charges over Paddington statue cut from bench

The front of the sculpture was cut away and removed from a seat in author Michael Bond's home town.

BBC News - 3d

Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew Tate and brother

Inquiry launched after pair was able to fly into state despite facing trial in Romania on rape and trafficking charges. The attorney general of Florida has opened a criminal investigation of Andrew ...

The Guardian - 1d

Florida Attorney General Opens Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate face human-trafficking charges in Romania and Britain. They arrived in Florida last week after a Romanian court lifted travel restrictions.

The New York Times - 1d

Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate

Florida's attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.

CBS News - 1d

GOP lawmaker says she will criminally refer 4 Democratic mayors to DOJ

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) told four Democratic mayors before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee that she would criminally refer them to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for ...

The Hill - 18h

Wednesday Briefing: Taiwan Considers a Changed U.S.

Plus, the microphone turns 100.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders

At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Sabres Should Consider Targeting Blues Star

The Buffalo Sabres are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings as we continue to inch closer to the NHL trade deadline. With this, it is apparent that they won't be in the market for ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27

3 CD account terms to consider this March

With new economic data set to be released in mid-March, savers should consider one of these three CD accounts now.

CBS News - 5d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 3d

Walz says he'd consider running for president if asked

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential candidate for the 2024 cycle, said he would consider running for president in 2028. In an interview with The New Yorker published ...

The Hill - 2d

Scrap relegation to expand WSL? Radical proposals considered

The WSL needs to develop - what changes could we see, how do clubs feel about them and what impact could they have?

BBC News - 2d

US government considers selling FBI and DoJ headquarters

Proposed sale of more than 80mn sq ft of ‘non-core assets’ comes amid aggressive cost-cutting agenda

Financial Times - 1d

FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams

Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request by one of its 2030 co-hosts.

The New York Times - 2h

Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities

Canada is listing seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the criminal code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, ...

ABC News - Feb. 20

Criminal conviction thrown out for owners of New Zealand island volcano where 22 died in an eruption

The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe overturned by a judge on Friday

ABC News - 6d

Trump asks Congress to criminalize "sex changes on children" and for a "Golden Dome" defense shield

In President Trump's address on Tuesday night, he asked Congress to ban and criminalize "sex changes on children." He also pivoted to the military, shouting out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ...

CBS News - 1d

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program

ABC News - Feb. 18

Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule

Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power

ABC News - Feb. 20

The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?

Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.

Wired - Feb. 21

Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88

Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has died

ABC News - Feb. 21

Marvel Rivals' Cancelation Was Considered Before Release, NetEase Making Changes - Report

Amidst the abrupt layoffs of some employees who worked Marvel Rivals, it's now reported that the game's cancelation was considered prior to its release, which is a surprising revelation, given it ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

5 options to consider if you owe $10,000 (or more) in taxes

If you're facing a large tax debt that you can't pay, there are a few possible solutions worth considering.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Trump administration considers moving USPS under Commerce Dept.

Moving the U.S. Postal Service into the Commerce Department, should it take place, would happen through an executive action, source say.

CBS News - Feb. 21

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