FBI hacked hackers to bust $130m ransomware gang, Justice Department reveals Bureau says its intervention saved more than 300 entities from having to pay ransom fees The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Juror's COVID halts ex-Ohio House speaker's corruption trial The corruption trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is temporarily paused after a juror tested positive for COVID-19 The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
US shuts down major ransomware network Hive US officials say Hive ransomware network extorted more than $100m from victims in more than 80 countries. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023
US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers' Attorney General Merrick Garland and other U.S. officials say the FBI has at least temporarily dismantled the network of a prolific ransomware gang it infiltrated last year, saving victims including hospitals and school districts a potential $130 million in ransom payments The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Trump orders House ‘weaponisation’ panel to probe his grievances in video rant Mr Trump’s five-minute rant contains very few accurate statements The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
FBI shuts down the websites, servers behind prolific ransomware gang Hive The U.S. government estimates that Hive has targeted more than 1,500 companies in over 80 countries. Axios · Jan 26, 2023
Meetings with Lindh prompt move to revoke convict's release A northern Virginia man convicted nearly a decade ago of supporting the Islamic State group as a teenager has now been accused of violating his terms of release by meeting with convicted a Taliban supporter The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
US woman accused of defrauding Holocaust survivor, 87, of $2.8m savings Peaches Stergo, 36, allegedly met victim on dating site and deceived him into paying 62 checks over four years The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2023
Political doomsday is nearly upon us The solution to America's political dilemma is simple enough: Real accountability, starting with Donald Trump Salon · Jan 26, 2023
Memphis police chief says 5 officers "directly responsible" for "physical abuse" of Tyre Nichols Nichols died days after a forceful encounter with officers during a traffic stop. Axios · Jan 26, 2023
Jail time and wrist slaps: US secrets probes boast messy history WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, Joe Biden and now Mike Pence join a long line of U.S. officials investigated for mishandling classified material. A look at dozens of similar cases over decades shows that the Justice Department’s decision to press charges is rarely as simple as it might seem. Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023
Classified documents found in Pence’s home include briefings for foreign trips Records recovered were on ‘lower level’ of classification The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
The trial of a prominent anti-abortion activist opens amid a political firestorm in Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA — The scuffle was brief. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 26, 2023
No Matter the 'Details on These Shootings,' Biden Says, Congress Should Respond by Banning 'Assault Weapons' The president seems to have forgotten his concession that such laws leave murderers with plenty of options that are "just as deadly." Reason · Jan 25, 2023
The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2023 Pence discovery raises fresh questions over US handling of classified papers Biden, Trump and Pence cases prompt calls to tighten government procedures as Republican congressman says ‘the process is broken’
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 ‘Hypocrite’ Ted Cruz called out for wildly different reactions to Pence and Biden classified documents ‘It’s like ‘hypocrisy’ punches him square in the face and Ted simply responds with ‘thank you sir, may I have some more?’’
WEKU · Jan 25, 2023 30 years after the siege, 'Waco' examines what led to the catastrophe Writer Jeff Guinn draws on new interviews with federal agents and surviving Branch Davidians in his account of the confrontation, which left scores of people dead, including more than 20 children.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023 California Republican hopes to oust the GOP's national leader Mounting frustration over GOP electoral losses has incited a contentious leadership battle that pits a prominent California Republican against the party's national leader.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Airport evacuated after Frontier Airlines passenger makes bomb threat FBI agents arrested the passenger at Palm Beach International Airport
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Brit arrested in Spain for allegedly helping Putin’s oligarch hide 255-foot yacht Tango - by renaming it Fanta Richard Masters, 52, was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil on Friday, though his Russian-Swiss co-accused Vladislav Osipov remains at large
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023 Briton arrested in Spain for allegedly helping oligarch evade sanctions Richard Masters, 52, was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil on Friday, though his Russian-Swiss co-accused Vladislav Osipov remains at large.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Brit arrested in Spain for allegedly helping oligarch evade sanctions and hide 255-foot yacht Richard Masters, 52, was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil on Friday, though his Russian-Swiss co-accused Vladislav Osipov remains at large.
Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023 Mike Pence’s lawyer finds 12 classified documents at ex-vice president’s Indiana home A lawyer for former Vice President Mike Pence found 12 classified documents in a search of his Indiana home in the latest bombshell related to mishandling of secret information by officials.
Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023 Palm Beach airport terminal shut down for 2 hours after person claims to have bomb in bag A terminal at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was shut down for about two hours Tuesday evening after a passenger said he had a bomb in his bag.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Prosecutor: After killing 8 on bike path, motorist was happy A prosecutor says the man who killed eight people on a Manhattan bike path five years ago in a bid to impress a terrorist group was happy with himself when he met FBI agents later that day