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Madigan’s Chinatown ‘scheme’

Since the former Illinois House speaker was indicted under a law that’s been used to go after mob bosses, the charges involving ComEd have gotten the most attention. But there’s another big piece of the case.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

Supreme Court deals setback to Muslims suing FBI over spying on a Calif. mosque

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dealt a setback Friday to three Muslim men in Orange County, California, who have been suing the FBI for spying on their mosques in the years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 4, 2022

US Supreme Court rules in favour of FBI in Muslim spying case

US government invoked state secrets privilege in three Muslim men’s case who accused FBI of illegally surveilling them.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2022

Lawmakers Question Apple, FBI Over NSO Group Spyware

Two Republican lawmakers are pressing Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and the FBI to provide information about spyware made by the Israeli company NSO Group, CNBC reports based on letters. The lawmakers sought details about Apple's ability to detect when the NSO Group tools targeted the iPhone, including the number of attacks detected and place and…

Benzinga · Mar 3, 2022

DOJ pushes Congress for changes in cybersecurity act

The Justice Department says cyberattacks reports should go to the FBI in addition to the Department of Homeland Security.

Axios · Mar 3, 2022

‘Green Gaiter Bandit’ is charged after multiple California bank heists

LOS ANGELES — A man dubbed the “Green Gaiter Bandit,” who federal authorities say robbed several banks in Orange and Los Angeles counties while wearing distinct face masks, has been charged in the hold-ups, the FBI announced.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022

Jessica Cisneros: How the Texas election became make or break for progressives

Guns, abortion, AOC, older Latino voters and an FBI all play a role in the Democratic primary in this border district, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

QAnon surfer accused of killing two kids with spearfishing gun told FBI he thought he was Neo from The Matrix

FBI affidavit states Matthew Coleman started seeing ‘evil’ hand gestures everywhere and became convinced his wife and church leaders were in on conspiracy against him

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Judge: No FBI entrapment for 3 in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

A judge has ruled that three men charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer before the 2020 election were not entrapped by the FBI

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

2022 midterm elections: What to know ahead of Texas’ primary

The midterm election season opens on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022