Federal Agencies
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ICE allowed access to Medicaid recipients' personal data: report
“ICE will use the CMS data to allow ICE to receive identity and location information on aliens identified by ICE,” according to a reported agreement between HHS and DHS
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Thousands of members of the National Guard to be withdrawn from Los Angeles: Pentagon
The troops deployed to Los Angeles were there for security purposes while ICE was conducting raids and arresting illegal migrants.
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DOJ subpoenas Democratic NJ Gov Murphy after saying he would house immigrant at his house: report
The FBI has sought interviews with at least four witnesses in connection with the comments, and the governor has been subpoenaed but not questioned
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FDA approves emergency authorization for Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has encouraged Americans older than six months to get one updated COVID-19 booster shot, and one flu shot this year.
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EPA violated different OSHA standards at multiple government offices: report
EPA offices in the Chicago had five water fountains or kitchen faucets that contained metal and Legionella, according to a report.
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Pentagon provides additional support to Secret Service for 2024 election season
U.S. Northern Command will provide the support in various locations around the nation, according to a Pentagon spokesperson
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DHS to resume immigration program that was paused over 'serial' sponsors, potential fraud
The resumption of the program comes with new vetting procedures, including proof the sponsors can financially support the migrants they are helping, and a better background check into the sponsors.
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Watchdog group blasts Secret Service for attempting to delay whistleblower case
The whistleblower has waited four years for a hearing, the group said, but the USSS filed a motion to delay the case for four months.
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FBI has mishandled reporting of child sexual abuse investigations, watchdog says
The report comes more than 3 years after it came to light that the FBI was aware of U.S. gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar molesting female athletes but did not act quick enough.
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Justice Department charges two foreign nationals in major swatting scheme
The charges include one count of conspiracy each, 29 counts each of threats and false information regarding explosives, and four counts of transmitting threats in interstate and foreign commerce.
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Top EPA pollution official target of Inspector General for conflicts of interests
The investigation was into potential conflicts of interest regarding EPA official Joseph Goffman, an assistant administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation.
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Trump shooter searched for many potential targets but became 'hyper-focused' on Butler rally: FBI
Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office, said on Wednesday that the gunman's online search history revealed a “sustained, detailed effort to plan an attack on some event, meaning he looked at any number of events or targets."
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Pro-vaccine doctors skeptical of new COVID-19 boosters: 'I'd really like to see the data'
Harris campaign requires staffers to be "up to date" on COVID vaccines. No COVID outbreak during Democratic convention as widely claimed, Chicago says. Former FDA reviewer says new approval is like "reopening an old wound."