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Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Violations
The Florida Democrat stepped down minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend punishment for 25 violations, including allegations of misusing $5 million in FEMA disaster funds.
Democrats Demand FBI Director Kash Patel Complete Alcohol Screening Test
House Judiciary Democrats cite Atlantic report alleging excessive drinking and erratic schedule, calling it a national security concern.
Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Federal Charges of Fraud
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced an 11-count indictment alleging the civil rights organization paid informants in extremist groups while hiding payments from donors.
SPLC Faces Blowback From Hate Map Targets After DOJ Fraud Indictment
Groups labeled as hate groups by the SPLC are responding to the 11-count federal indictment, with some calling it vindication after years of being listed.
DOJ, EPA File Civil Complaint Against DC Water Over 240 Million Gallon Potomac River Sewage Spill
The Jan. 19 collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line is being called the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history, prompting federal and state legal action.
FTC Targets Amazon AI Pricing Tactics That May Skirt Antitrust Laws
The agency argues Amazon's algorithmic pricing tools allow the retailer to influence market-wide costs without traditional collusion, prompting a fresh regulatory battle.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns After Misconduct Probe
Chavez-DeRemer is the third Cabinet member to leave the Trump administration this year; Inspector General investigation into alleged misuse of government travel remains ongoing.
Perino's Debut Novel 'Purple State' Offers Authenticated Look at Middle American Political Life
Fox News host and former White House spokesperson Dorothy 'Dot' Clark leaves New York for a swing state campaign in her first novel.
Retired Admiral Breaks Down U.S. Strategy Behind Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Former Navy chief says disabling fire ranks high in blockade enforcement toolkit, though U.S. lacks assets for sustained open-strait operation
Economists Say 'Monopsony Power' Keeps Wages Low. Not Everyone Agrees.
A new book by economist Arin Dube argues that concentrated labor markets give employers leverage to suppress pay, but some economists remain skeptical of how widespread the phenomenon truly is.