He pardons a former VA sheriff and two reality stars, saying they were targeted by a “weaponized” Justice Department. This week, President Donald Trump issued a suite of…
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Congressman Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Bribery Indictment
Attorneys cite violations to Speech or Debate Cause. Attorneys for Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas filed a request last week with the Southern Texas U.S. District Court, requesting…
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FTC Moves to Permanently Ban Company for Threatening Consumers Over Fake Debts
Global Circulation Inc. and its owner face legal action over alleged impersonation, unlawful threats, and violations of consumer protection laws The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state…
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House Committee Chairs Call on Fundraising Platform Contractors to Testify
Congress is conducting an investigation into potential fraud and illegal activity in political fundraising. The House Committees on Oversight, Judiciary, and Administration sent letters to two contractors who…
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Secret Services Arrests Two Suspects in Theft of DHS Secretary’s Purse
The Secret Service confirmed Sunday that two suspects were arrested over the weekend for robbing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Both men were reportedly in the U.S. illegally,…
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FTC Reports $470 Million Lost to Text Message Scams in 2024
Despite fewer reports, scam-related texts increased, with package, job, and bank fraud texts topping the list. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $470 million to…
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Senator Proposes Legislation to Strengthen Social Security
The bill would raise the income threshold on which Social Security recipients pay taxes. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has proposed the Retirees First Act, which would…
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FHFA Makes Criminal Referral Against NY Attorney General
The agency alleges she listed a home in Virginia as her primary residence, among other issues related to mortgage fraud. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) filed a…
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President Signs Memorandum to Stop Social Security Fraud
Social Security Administration updates security procedures to reduce fraud. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Tuesday barring illegals from receiving any benefits from Social Security. The order…
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FTC Increases Enforcement of Impersonation Rule
First-year actions under Impersonation Rule led to legal cases and website takedowns amid nearly $3 billion in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increased enforcement of…
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