Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155) – Passage Passed – House
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Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155) – Passage Passed – House
FBI Over-Counted Encrypted Phones Connected To Crimes — By A Lot
FBI Over-Counted Encrypted Phones Connected To Crimes — By A Lot
For about seven months, the bureau has been telling Congress and the public that potential evidence on nearly 7,800 blocked devices continues to elude investigators. Those numbers are way off.
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FBI Over-Counted Encrypted Phones Connected To Crimes — By A Lot
Crippling Loopholes
Dear Donny,
To a person who has never thought further than his wrinkly nose, the rule of law may seem confusing. There is very little use in trying to explain it to you, but consider Robert Mueller. He cannot run roughshod over the rights of the people he is trying to investigate. He cannot use loopholes and tricks. Real estate developers and cheap shysters do seamy things like that. Upright men and women who are bound to the rule of law would never.
Crippling loopholes in our laws have enabled MS-13 gang members and other criminals to infiltrate our communities – and Democrats in Congress REFUSE to close these loopholes, including the disgraceful practice known as Catch-and-Release. Democrats must abandon their resistance… pic.twitter.com/VkMCIzwt8v
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
On Capitol Hill, USA Gymnastics President Apologizes To Nassar's Victims
On Capitol Hill, USA Gymnastics President Apologizes To Nassar's Victims
Executives from the U.S. Olympic Committee and the governing bodies of swimming, taekwondo and volleyball also testified about changes their organizations are making to protect athletes from abuse.
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On Capitol Hill, USA Gymnastics President Apologizes To Nassar's Victims
Senate Reaches Agreement On Changes To How Congress Handles Sexual Harassment Claims
Senate Reaches Agreement On Changes To How Congress Handles Sexual Harassment Claims
Senate leaders announced a deal on legislation to overhaul how Congress investigates allegations of sexual harassment. The measure makes lawmakers personally liable for settling claims and streamlines the process for filing complaints. Top Republican and Democratic leaders hailed the deal and promised quick action.
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Senate Reaches Agreement On Changes To How Congress Handles Sexual Harassment Claims
Most States Don't Require Guns To Be Locked Up
Most States Don't Require Guns To Be Locked Up
The latest mass school shooting in Texas rekindles a debate over gun storage laws, after it was revealed the alleged shooter used his father’s guns. The National Rifle Association also favors tightening how owners handle guns, but actual laws and regulations are a mixed bag.
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Most States Don't Require Guns To Be Locked Up
A short history of phony anti-Trump conspiracy theories
A short history of phony anti-Trump conspiracy theories Sarah Wasko / Media Matters President Donald Trump has moved beyond Twitter griping and is using the powers of his office to try to discredit the Russia investigation. This past weekend, Trump demanded that the Department of Justice “look into whether or not the FBI/DOJ infiltrated or […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Magistrate Judges
Celebrating 50 Years of Magistrate Judges
Magistrate judges play an important role in the judicial process, helping district judges in criminal and civil matters by handling complaints, issuing search warrants, holding preliminary hearings, and much more.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Magistrate Judges
Hunt For Escaped South Carolina Inmate Intensifies As Second Wanted Man Is Captured
Hunt For Escaped South Carolina Inmate Intensifies As Second Wanted Man Is Captured
After a 2 1/2-day manhunt across three states only one of the three inmates who escaped on Saturday night is still on the lam. The men escaped when a system glitch unlocked the doors to their cells.
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Hunt For Escaped South Carolina Inmate Intensifies As Second Wanted Man Is Captured
'Washington Post' Reporter Discusses FBI Informant Who Met With Trump Campaign
'Washington Post' Reporter Discusses FBI Informant Who Met With Trump Campaign
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Robert Costa of The Washington Post about Stefan Halper, the FBI informant and Cambridge University professor who met with several advisers to the Trump campaign in 2016.
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'Washington Post' Reporter Discusses FBI Informant Who Met With Trump Campaign