Investigation
Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change
Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change Congress has been criticized for its minimal oversight over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with funding for the agency increasing substantially over the past year, from $8 billion in 2024 to $28 billion in 2025. The Senate has held only one public hearing on […]
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DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake
DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake The Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has raised concerns over the independence of the central bank, highlighting a unique moment in American history. The Fed’s independence comes in two forms: legal […]
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Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets
Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets TSMC has sued Intel executive Wei-Jen Lo, alleging that he violated his employment contract and noncompete agreement, as well as Taiwan’s Trade Secrets Act. Lo, a Taiwanese engineer who previously worked at TSMC from 2004 to 2023, joined Intel this fall to help improve its mass […]
💻 Technology
How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’
How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’ The FBI’s electronic surveillance operation played a crucial role in bringing down the Philadelphia mafia, also known as the “Mob War”, by capturing incriminating conversations between mobsters. The war was fought between […]
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Tucker Carlson asks Sam Altman if an OpenAI employee was murdered ‘on your orders’
Tucker Carlson asks Sam Altman if an OpenAI employee was murdered ‘on your orders’ Tucker Carlson asked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if an employee, Suchir Balaji, was murdered on his orders during an interview this week. Balaji had released statements online and in a New York Times article criticizing OpenAI’s use of copyrighted data, which […]
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Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death
Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death Congress Republicans are pushing for a new select committee to investigate liberal donors and organizations they claim are fueling a “radical left” attack on America. The committee, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), would have subpoena power to investigate political opponents in the media […]
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Bloodstain insights could give forensic investigators new clues
Bloodstain insights could give forensic investigators new clues New research offers insights into how blood stains cotton fabrics, allowing investigators to gather additional information from forensic evidence. The study found that the number and spread of “fingers” in a bloodstain can indicate the velocity of the blood when it struck the fabric, with more fingers […]
🔬 Science
The investigation into Pete Hegseth’s Signal group chats is growing
The investigation into Pete Hegseth’s Signal group chats is growing Pentagon Inspector General expands investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Signal group chats, looking into classified information transfer and second chat. A second chat, “Defense | Group Huddle,” has been identified, which included Hegseth’s wife, brother, personal lawyer, and friends, raising concerns about the sharing […]
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Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong
Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong A new forensics tool called AI Psychiatry can “reanimate” failed AIs to understand what went wrong, helping investigators identify causes of failures and vulnerabilities. The system uses forensic algorithms to isolate data behind an AI’s decision-making, then reassembles it […]
💻 Technology
Elon Musk’s DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability
Elon Musk’s DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability Elon Musk’s companies could avoid up to $2.37 billion in potential legal liability due to his influence over the US government, according to a new Senate report. Musk’s expansive portfolio of companies, including Tesla, Neuralink, SpaceX, and The Boring Company, […]
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