Microsoft slammed for negligent cybersecurity following Chinese hack US senator requests three separate bodies to launch their own investigations into alleged potential Microsoft failings. TechRadar · Jul 28, 2023
Senate sends organ transplant bill to Biden's desk - Roll Call The legislation would broaden eligibility for organ transplant contracts, including by allowing for-profit organizations to submit bids. Roll Call · Jul 28, 2023
Senators look to undo jurisdictional snag on Taiwan tax bill - Roll Call Lawmakers want to strengthen the economic partnership with Taiwan and bolster the U.S. microchip industry. Roll Call · Jul 26, 2023
Microsoft is making some cloud security tools free following recent major hacks Experts criticize Microsoft for its tiered approach to security, and the company is now changing its approach. TechRadar · Jul 20, 2023
Thomas yacht trips cut Crow's tax bill In lavishing gifts on the Supreme Court justice, the billionaire GOP donor may have violated tax laws, experts say Salon · Jul 17, 2023
HHS has limited options as millions lose Medicaid WASHINGTON -- States are disenrolling residents from Medicaid at a breakneck pace, even though a large percentage of those losing coverage are still eligible for the program. Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023
HHS has limited options as millions lose Medicaid - Roll Call States are booting millions off of the Medicaid rolls, but the Biden administration has few options to keep people from losing health care. Roll Call · Jun 28, 2023
Harlan Crow on collision course with Senate over Clarence Thomas gifts Finance committee focusing on tax treatment of billionaire mega-donor’s gifts to supreme court justice The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2023
Lawmakers seek redo on federal freedom of the press protections - Roll Call Lawmakers reintroduced legislation Wednesday that would prohibit the government from seeking reporters' confidential sources. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2023
Harlan Crow's stonewalling over gifts to Justice Thomas tests Senate's power WASHINGTON — Harlan Crow, the conservative billionaire who bestowed luxurious trips and private real estate deals on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, is signaling a will to do what auto-industry chieftains and Wall Street titans dared not: defy a Senate subpoena. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023
PGA Tour confident it can see off any US investigation into LIV Golf alliance PGA Tour and LIV’s proposed merger could face review over antitrust concerns, while Phil Mickelson was heckled during the first round of the US Open The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023
US Justice Department to investigate PGA Tour-LIV deal The US Justice Department will reportedly investigate the PGA Tour's planned merger with LIV Golf to check whether it violates antitrust law. The New Daily · Jun 15, 2023
PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi LIV Golf draws Senate panel investigation WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden notified top officials with the PGA Tour that he’s opening a wide-ranging probe into the PGA’s surprise tie-up with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023
Washington threatens to disrupt PGA Tour’s merger with Saudi-funded LIV Golf US Senator Ron Wyden has threatened to introduce legislation to disrupt deal which would see the PGA Tour merge with Saudi-backed breakaway tour The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2023
Reason · Jun 14, 2023 Intelligence Services Evade 4th Amendment by Paying for Your Data The Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned that the practice threatens civil liberties, risks "mission creep," and could increase intelligence agencies' power.
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 Senior US politicians demand investigation into PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal United States senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have asked the US Justice Department (DOJ) to open an anti-trust investigation into the planned deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, saying they believe it would result in a monopoly over professional golf operations.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023 New report claims US intelligence agencies are buying Americans’ personal data Sen Ron Wyden calls for congressional action to reign in government data purchases
The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2023 Saudi Arabia has bought into soccer and golf. Will the NBA and NFL be next? The kingdom has extended its soft power through several sporting projects. There are signs that an expansion into US professional leagues could be next
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023 Speaker McCarthy eyes new commission to tackle nation's debt, but many Democrats are wary House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is studying history and considering the appointment of a mix of lawmakers and business leaders to a new commission to tackle the nation’s soaring debt
The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2023 Mega-donor faces new Senate subpoena threat over gifts to Clarence Thomas Senator Ron Wyden, chair of finance panel, warns of ‘next steps’ to compel testimony of Harlan Crow about supreme court justice
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 IRS ‘whistleblower’ who claimed Hunter Biden case was mishandled won’t cooperate with Senate probe EXCLUSIVE: Whistleblower has cut off communication with the Senate Finance Committee even as he prepares to testify before a GOP-led House panel, writes Andrew Feinberg
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023 Harlan Crow dismisses Senate panel’s questions about gifts to Clarence Thomas WASHINGTON — A billionaire Republican donor brushed off questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee about his relationship with Justice Clarence Thomas, in a letter Monday that argues the panel did not have the authority to investigate the lavish gifts he provided to the member of the Supreme Court.
The Guardian - US · May 23, 2023 Harlan Crow refuses to cooperate with Democrats’ inquiry on Clarence Thomas The rightwing billionaire declined a request to provide a list of gifts he had given to the supreme court justice
Roll Call · May 23, 2023 Crow sidesteps panel's questions about gifts to Clarence Thomas - Roll Call A billionaire Republican donor brushed off questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee about his relationship with Justice Clarence Thomas.
WEKU · May 16, 2023 IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups.