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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

500 Unclaimed Ballots Found Near Renton Dumpster Prompt Federal Inquiry

Federal authorities are investigating after roughly 500 ballots from multiple elections were found behind a Renton, Washington dumpster; the ballots appeared to be outgoing and were not retrieved, not counted, and are being reviewed by King County Elections with the USPS, Renton Police, and the FBI. Rep. Jim Walsh raised concerns about vulnerabilities in Washington’s vote-by-mail system, but election officials say safeguards prevented any fraud and criticize the public posting of the ballots. The Secretary of State and King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office are involved, and the case remains active.

via KOMO|

#ballots #election-security #federal-investigation

politics1 month ago•179 min saved

Congress, FBI probe mystery surrounding scientists' deaths and disappearances

Lawmakers and federal investigators are opening a broad probe into reports that at least 10 scientists tied to sensitive U.S. nuclear and aerospace research have died or disappeared in recent years. The FBI is coordinating with the Defense Department, Energy, NASA and state/local authorities, while the House Oversight Committee seeks briefings on potential connections. Cases vary from unsolved homicides to missing-person searches, with no confirmed links so far, though officials say it’s a national-security concern and that authorities will look for ties to classified information or foreign actors.

via CNN|

#fbi #federal-investigation #house-oversight-committee

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

NYC council member and Hochul aide named in federal bribery inquiry over migrant-shelter contracts

Federal investigators are probing NYC Council member Farah Louis and Hochul aide Debbie Esther Louis (her sister) over alleged kickbacks tied to migrant-shelter contracts with BHRAGS Home Care; the governor’s office says Debbie Louis is on leave, and the inquiry also involves Edu Hermelyn, with no charges filed at this time, and the investigation ongoing.

via Politico|

#bhrags-home-care #farah-louis #federal-investigation

education2 months ago•3 min saved

FBI searches LA schools chief’s home amid federal probe

Federal investigators searched Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and district offices as part of a federal investigation, with authorities offering no details on what is being probed. The piece also recaps Carvalho’s immigrant ascent from Portugal to leading large districts, his accolades in Miami-Dade and LA, his immigration-enforcement stance near schools, and a previously funded AI education project that was later dropped.

via PBS|

#alberto-carvalho #education #fbi

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Feds Raid LAUSD HQ and Superintendent’s Home in Federal Probe

Federal agents searched LA Unified School District headquarters and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home under a court‑authorized warrant, with a related Florida property also searched; officials offered few details and the DOJ has not commented. LAUSD says it’s cooperating as the probe unfolds. The case follows prior district inquiries into contracts and programs, including a controversial AI initiative and several lawsuits alleging funding misuse and constitutional concerns about resource allocation.

via Politico|

#alberto-carvalho #court-authorized-warrant #fbi

sports-business3 months ago•4 min saved

MLBPA Chief Tony Clark Poised to Step Down as Labor Talks Loom

Tony Clark is expected to resign as MLBPA executive director amid federal investigations into licensing funds and the Players Way program, with an interim successor likely to be named before upcoming labor talks as the union braces for a possible lockout when the current CBA expires.

via The New York Times|

#cba #federal-investigation #labor-negotiations

national4 months ago•2 min saved

Federal probe shadows Jim Irsay's death and its treatment questions

The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is under federal investigation by the FBI and DEA, examining the circumstances of his May death at the Beverly Hills Hotel and the involvement of a California addiction specialist who treated him with opioids and ketamine; the death certificate cites cardiac arrest due to pneumonia with no autopsy, and the probe is in its early stages while the Colts say they have not been contacted by authorities.

via abc7.com|

#beverly-hills-hotel #federal-investigation #jim-irsay

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

Slotkin Faces Federal Probe Over Video on Illegal Military Orders

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., are reportedly investigating Sen. Elissa Slotkin after her role in a social media video about refusing illegal military orders; the FBI’s counterterrorism division reportedly launched an inquiry into Slotkin and five other Democrats who created the video, with interviews requested, and Slotkin denounces the probe as political intimidation by President Trump while defending the principle that service members may refuse unlawful commands.

via The Detroit News|

#donald-trump #fbi-inquiry #federal-investigation

local-news4 months ago•4 min saved

Controversy Mounts Over Border Patrol and ICE Shootings in Portland and Minneapolis

A shooting occurred in Portland involving Border Patrol agents who claimed they acted in self-defense after the driver of a vehicle, believed to be linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, attempted to run over officers. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle flee the scene, with two people wounded and hospitalized. The FBI is investigating the incident, and local authorities are calling for transparency and thorough investigation.

via OregonLive.com|

#border-patrol #federal-investigation #gang-tren-de-aragua

politics4 months ago•12 min saved

Minnesota Fraud Scandal Sparks Congressional Hearings and Political Tensions

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight held a hearing revealing that Minnesota has suffered approximately $9 billion in taxpayer fraud, with allegations that Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison ignored warnings, retaliated against whistleblowers, and failed to address widespread schemes, many linked to Minnesota's Somali community and overseas terrorist networks. Federal agencies are actively investigating and halting fraudulent activities, and lawmakers are calling for accountability and legislative reforms.

via House.gov|

#federal-investigation #minnesota #politics

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Minnesota Childcare Fraud Scandal Sparks Statewide Crisis and Federal Action

A major fraud scandal in Minnesota involving multiple safety-net programs, including a large school meal fraud scheme, has led to political fallout and the governor dropping his re-election bid. Federal and state investigations reveal systemic oversight failures, with allegations of misuse of funds across various programs, prompting systemic reforms and heightened scrutiny.

via Axios|

#federal-investigation #fraud-scandal #minnesota

news4 months ago•9 min saved

Minnesota Child Care Fraud Scandal Continues to Unfold Amid Political and Viral Controversies

A viral video falsely accused Somali-run child care centers in Minnesota of fraud, leading to federal and state investigations. Despite initial claims, investigations found the centers were operating normally, but the federal government has frozen funding pending further verification by January 9. The situation has caused turmoil within the Somali community and uncertainty for families and providers, with ongoing investigations and political hearings expected to address the broader scope of potential fraud and community impact.

via CNN|

#child-care-fraud #federal-investigation #minnesota

state-and-local-news4 months ago•7 min saved

Nationwide Surge in Fraud Scandals Exceeds Minnesota's Cases

Minnesota is embroiled in a massive fraud scandal estimated to exceed $9 billion, involving multiple social service programs including child care, housing, and autism services, with federal investigations revealing widespread abuse and misappropriation of funds, leading to federal funding freezes and political controversy.

via CBS News|

#child-care-fraud #federal-investigation #fraud-schemes

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Viral Video Sparks $18 Billion Federal Probe into Minnesota Daycare Fraud

A viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers has prompted a federal and state investigation into the misuse of nearly $18 billion in public funds, with authorities emphasizing ongoing probes and denying specific allegations of criminal activity at the centers featured in the video. The incident has also sparked political and community debates over oversight and potential stigmatization of Somali Minnesotans.

via Fortune|

#federal-investigation #minnesota-daycare-fraud #politics

education5 months ago•3 min saved

Brown University reviews safety measures amid federal investigation after shooting

Brown University has placed its vice president for public safety on leave and is conducting an after-action review following a mass shooting that resulted in two student deaths and nine injuries. The Department of Education is reviewing whether the university violated the Clery Act, and the university is working to enhance campus security measures. The incident has prompted federal and local law enforcement involvement and scrutiny of campus safety protocols.

via CNN|

#brown-university #campus-security #education