Threats against federal officials surging, Capitol police report shows

Capitol Police report surge in threats against members of Congress in 2024

Politico - 2h

How the EU’s united front against Trump’s tariff threat could crack

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Financial Times - 14h

Evening Report — Trump's trade threats put world on edge

Presented by Becker & Poliakoff — President Trump is meeting some resistance from within his own party over the trade wars, as conservatives have long viewed tariffs as bad economic policy. ...

The Hill - 1d

Interim US attorney: 'We will not tolerate threats against DOGE workers'

The acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia is coordinating with Elon Musk over alleged “threats” as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff has pushed into various ...

The Hill - 2d

Some GOP officials say federal workers buyout program is illegal

Some Republicans have pointed out at least two reasons the offer for "deferred resignations" to government employees is unlawful.

CBS News - 2d

MultiVersus Director Breaks Silence On Game's Cancellation, Responds To Threats Against Devs

Following the announcement that the fighting game MultiVersus is shutting down this May , Player First Games studio boss and game director Tony Huynh has released a statement reflecting on the ...

GameSpot - 2d

China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs

China has reiterated it could take “necessary countermeasures" after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to impose a 10% tariff on China for allegedly doing too little to stem the production of ...

ABC News - 2d

Official Email Urges Federal Workers to Find ‘Higher Productivity’ Jobs

The message reiterated an offer to take a second job or travel to a “dream destination” and remain on the federal payroll for months. But questions remain about whether that would be legal.

The New York Times - 4d

The threat to Aids sufferers shows how far the Republicans have fallen

An African aid programme created by George W Bush is casually being endangered by Donald Trump

Financial Times - 6d

Evening Report — Trump provokes firestorm with federal freeze

{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press Trump provokes a firestorm with federal freeze PRESIDENT TRUMP SENT WASHINGTON into a frenzy with his sweeping ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Man arrested with Molotov cocktails aimed to kill Treasury secretary at Capitol, police say

The nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary by President Donald Trump was confirmed Monday by the Senate.

CNBC - Jan. 28

‘Let’s get this hatred out of football’: Mikel Arteta on threats against referee

Arsenal manager demands change in game’s ‘culture’ He wants new rules to stop abuse of players or officials Mikel Arteta has urged football to prioritise changing the culture that surrounds the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 28

Capitol Police arrest man with Molotov cocktails attempting to target Johnson, Hegseth, Bessent

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man with Molotov cocktails and knives who was allegedly attempting to kill House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and President Trump’s two recently confirmed ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Taliban ambassador warns Rubio against bounty threat over Americans in Afghanistan

A Taliban ambassador is warning new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against making threats after he said he would place bounties on Afghanistan’s rulers for their continued detention of U.S. ...

ABC News - Jan. 27

Mississippi Capitol Police car chase leaves woman shot in the head

Sherita Harris’ lawyer shared this video, which he said shows the end of the Mississippi Capitol Police car chase that left Harris critically injured.

NBC News - Jan. 25

Federal judge, prosecutors battle over Oath Keepers' access to Capitol

D.C. Judge Amit Mehta ordered Oath Keeper members who were convicted of Jan. 6 crimes but whose sentences were commuted by President Trump.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Families of men slain by police cars file federal lawsuits against officers

The families of Riley Doggett and Samuel Sterling, both of whom died after being hit by law enforcement vehicles, have filed a series of lawsuits against the officers involved in the incidents. ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Capitol Police: Officer suspended for allowing man with concealed gun into building

U.S. Capitol Police suspended an officer for allowing a man with a handgun to enter the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Tuesday and take a guided tour. “At approximately 2:15 p.m., the man was found ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

U.S. Capitol Police suspend officer who let visitor in with a gun

U.S. Capitol Police on Thursday said they suspended an officer who let a man with a gun into the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 23

Police in Hungary investigate bomb threats affecting over 240 schools

Police in Hungary say they are investigating bomb threats that were sent to more than 240 schools across the country, resulting in classes being cancelled at some schools

ABC News - Jan. 23

Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials

Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Trump Administration Escalates D.E.I. Crackdown in Latest Threat to Federal Workers

The warning came one day after the administration ordered that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the government be shut down by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 pardons put politics over policing

President Trump pardoned about 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Capitol Police chief says Trump's Jan. 6 pardons send concerning message

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger says President Trump's sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants has upset a lot of officers and "has an impact on our communities nationwide." He explains why in ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Former Capitol Police officer calls Trump's Jan. 6 pardons a "slap in the face"

One of the dozens of actions President Trump took during his first hours in office was to grant clemency to all of the more than 1,500 people charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Former ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn

A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- was seized in France last year.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Police investigate reported stalking of Gladiators star

The star, real name Alex Gray, 33, was reportedly targeted by a female stalker on set and at home.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Biden strengthens US cyber defenses against Russia and China threats

Outgoing president signs executive order to tackle US vulnerabilities after attacks that have cost country billions. The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Police probe drink spiking report in Parliament bar

A parliamentary researcher reported her drink had been tampered with at 6.30pm on Tuesday 7 January.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Protesters slam German police conduct at rally against far-right AfD

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

Bodycam video shows New Orleans attacker and police in tense shootout

Chaotic bodycam video shows Shamsud-Din Jabbar shoot at police from behind an airbag at close range, and the flash of the muzzle is visible.

CBS News - Jan. 10

December jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown

The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it's expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Photos show Carter funeral procession, lying in state in Capitol Rotunda

Former President Jimmy Carter has been lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, the 35th person in American history to receive such an honor.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Tariff threat looms over the year's biggest electronics show

Tech companies big and small are offering bold visions of AI-backed products that could be headed into our everyday lives soon. Unless tariffs trip them up.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation

U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Police stop man with machete from entering Capitol

Authorities stopped a man with a machete from entering the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday. In a thread on the social platform X Wednesday afternoon, Capitol Police said a man ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Capitol Police arrest man with machete at entrance for Jimmy Carter viewing

President-elect Donald Trump is also expected to be in the Capitol on Wednesday to pay his respects to Carter and meet with the Senate Republicans.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat

European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn reflects on Jan. 6 four years later

On Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Hill police officers were on the front lines as supporters of then-President Donald Trump breached the Capitol building. One of those officers was Harry Dunn, who ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Threats against federal officials surging, Capitol police report shows

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