Attorney General Merrick Garland is under scrutiny from Congress as Republican lawmakers ramp up investigations into his Department of Justice (DOJ) over an alleged coverup tied to the Crescent Dunes solar energy project in Nevada. The project, which received hundreds of millions in federal grants during the Obama administration, has been plagued by technical failures, financial troubles, and environmental concerns. Now, questions are being raised about the DOJ’s involvement in a qui tam lawsuit that was abruptly dismissed after initially being supported by the government.
A shocking incident unfolded in West Virginia as State Delegate Joseph De Soto, 61, was arrested for allegedly making "terroristic threats" against five of his Republican colleagues.
Attorneys general in Minnesota and New Jersey filed lawsuits against Glock on Thursday, accusing the firearms manufacturer of enabling handguns to be easily converted into illegal machine guns using an inexpensive device known as a "Glock switch."
The Pentagon announced that it is establishing the Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell (AI RCC) to accelerate the deployment of newer AI tools.
President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, including mass deportations of illegal migrants, could result in lower chicken prices and increased wages for American workers, according to industry analysts. A report from AviNews.com highlights the poultry industry’s heavy reliance on immigrant labor, particularly undocumented workers. Losing this workforce would force companies to raise wages to attract American workers to processing plants and farms.
The Southwest District Health board in Idaho has decided to stop providing COVID-19 vaccines in six counties, marking a significant departure from public health practices nationwide.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is poised to challenge Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo over her reported rush to allocate the remaining CHIPS and Science Act funds before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a letter expected to be delivered Wednesday, Ernst calls Raimondo’s expedited spending plan “extremely concerning” and urges her to stop any “binge buying” of taxpayer dollars.
Singer Jay-Z is strongly denying recent allegations that he assaulted a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000.
Election officials in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, may face legal action after they prohibited an elections judge from displaying a Bible on his desk.
American Airlines announced it will not resume flights to Haiti in February, citing the worsening gang violence and instability in the Caribbean nation.
