Government lawyers with ethics concerns look for help amid Trump crackdown
Some government lawyers hope that bar associations, which have themselves been targeted by Trump, will come to their aid.
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Global ransomware payments plunge by a third amid crackdown
Money stolen falls from record $1.25bn to $813m as more victims refuse to pay off criminal gangs. Ransomware payments fell by more than a third last year to $813m (£650m) as victims refused to pay ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s crackdown on trade loophole to hit Shein and Temu — and help Amazon
Scrapping of ‘de minimis’ rules could slow deliveries and raise costs for Chinese groups, say analystsFinancial Times - 2d -
Fear for life of journalist jailed amid Georgian government crackdown
The mother of one of Georgia's dozens of imprisoned protesters says the nation "chose Europe," but is being "taken to Russia" by force.CBS News - 2d -
Elon Musk and His Friends Help Trump Shake Up the Government
The billionaire and his Silicon Valley associates landed in the capital and immediately moved to cut the size of the federal government, reprising the playbook he used after buying Twitter in 2022.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Florida lawmakers pass sweeping immigration bill to help with Trump crackdown
Florida lawmakers have passed a sweeping immigration bill, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on people in the country illegallyABC News - Jan. 28 -
U.S. Navy bans use of DeepSeek due to 'security and ethical concerns'
The U.S. Navy issued a warning to its members to avoid using DeepSeek "in any capacity," due to "potential security and ethical concerns."CNBC - Jan. 28 -
Former White House ethics lawyer: Trump actions 'pushing the limits' common in dictatorships
Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics lawyer, said President Trump is "testing and pushing the limits" during the first week of his second term, adding that such actions are common in ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Republican concerned for Pompeo after Trump pulls security detail amid Iran threats
Former secretary of state has faced threats from Iran since since he took hard-line stances on the Islamic Republic. The Ohio Republican Mike Turner said on Sunday’s Face the Nation he is “very ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown, Deportation Fears Spread Among Immigrants With Provisional Legal Status
President Trump is targeting people who have been living in the country under Biden immigration programs that shielded them from deportation and allowed them to work.The New York Times - Jan. 25
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NCAA changes transgender participation policy in response to executive order
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As Cardinal Timothy Dolan turns 75, a time of transition begins in the Archdiocese of New York
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USAID shutdown ripples worldwide: "Huge impact on actual human lives"
Grassroots groups around the world have lost funding for a range of humanitarian projects, including medical aid and fighting human trafficking.CBS News - 20m