Federal Agencies
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Trump’s surgeon general nominee advocated for social distancing, masks, vaccines during COVID
“Masks have saved thousands of lives and prevented thousands of infections,” Dr. Janette Nesheiwat said in October 2021. In 2022 she sang a different tune.
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At least two Democratic senators are prepared to support and work with Trump Cabinet nominations
“I’m open to a dialogue to hear what he has to say about these things,” Senator Fetterman said about the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz. “I’m not sure why that’s controversial.”
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Putin signs military cooperation statement with Xi during meeting in Beijing
The visit marks 75 years of relations between China and Russia.
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Bezos hosted Treasury officials to discuss private sector climate action: FOIA documents show
The meetings, uncovered by Protecting the Public’s Trust, highlight role of some private sector leaders in forwarding climate agenda.
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Feds suspend money for Wuhan Institute of Virology funder EcoHealth Alliance, propose ban
"NIH’s conclusion that WIV research likely violated protocols of the NIH regarding biosafety is undisputed," HHS says. COVID subcommittee chair emphasizes its own investigation "far from over."
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DOJ lacking appeal process for whistleblowers with revoked security clearances violates law: OIG
"DOJ policy does not include an OIG appeal process for employees whose security clearance has been suspended for more than 1 year and who allege retaliation, as required by federal statute," the DOJ Inspector General found
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DOJ claims Boeing violated five-year settlement that helped it avoid prosecution
The aerospace company reached the $2.5 billion settlement deal with the DOJ related to a fraud allegation of misleading the federal regulators who approved the Max 737 planes. In exchange for the payment, they would not be prosecuted on the fraud charge.
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FBI report finds fewer officers killed in line of duty, but more attacked
There were 60 officers killed in the line of duty in 2023, the report said, one less than in 2022. But the total officers killed in the line of duty in the past three years were higher than any other three year period in the past two decades.
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Blinken performs cover of 'Rockin in the Free World' with Kyiv band while visiting Ukraine
During the music set at a local bar, Blinken was introduced by the band as the “biggest friend of Ukraine."
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Foreign terrorist groups could target 'LGBTQIA+-related events and venues' during Pride Month: FBI
"Organizations like ISIS may seek to exploit increased gatherings associated with the upcoming June 2024 Pride Month," the announcement said.
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FBI agent claims he faced retaliation from bosses after defending a whistleblower
The special agent, whose identity has not been disclosed, said that when he investigated Garrett O'Boyle's suspension and recommended that he be reinstated, FBI Acting Section Chief Dena Perkins revoked the agent's finding and transferred him.
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Justice Department sues Iowa over immigration law after warning
The department claimed that the law is unconstitutional because it allegedly violates the Immigration and Nationality Act, and impedes on the federal government's immigration authority.