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GOP opens inquiry into DEA fentanyl policing tactic amid whistleblower claims
politics4 days ago

GOP opens inquiry into DEA fentanyl policing tactic amid whistleblower claims

House Republicans are probing the DEA’s controversial tactic alleged to let fentanyl shipments slip through, a practice whistleblowers say helped fuel the fentanyl surge. An Associated Press investigation noted that while a 2025 operation seized about 3 million fentanyl pills, much larger quantities went unseized as drug couriers moved through hotels with backpacks. The disclosures prompted a nationwide review by the Justice Department’s inspector general of similar tactics across federal investigations, with the DEA promising cooperation as the probe continues.

via AP News|
#dea#fentanyl#house-republicans
White House Pushes Nationwide NDA for Federal Employees to Curtail Leaks
politics3 months ago

White House Pushes Nationwide NDA for Federal Employees to Curtail Leaks

The White House is proposing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal workers to sign, aiming to curb leaks by covering internal operations and pre-decisional material. The draft NDA, posted by the Office of Personnel Management to the Federal Register, would let agencies adopt it with a 30-day comment period. The move has been criticized by the AFGE as a bid to silence staff and purge nonpartisan civil servants, though officials say it does not create new substantive restrictions and would preserve whistleblower rights.

via CNN|
#federal-employees#leaks#nda
Mullin Rebuilds FEMA: Reinstates whistleblowers and rolls back Noem-era cuts
politics4 months ago

Mullin Rebuilds FEMA: Reinstates whistleblowers and rolls back Noem-era cuts

FEMA is reversing several Noem-era changes as DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin works to stabilize the agency ahead of hurricane season: reinstating whistleblowers and senior staff, reversing hiring freezes and a $100,000 spending cap, extending contracts, and planning to hire more disaster workers. While the move aims to speed aid and improve readiness, officials warn staffing losses and training disruptions continue to threaten disaster response capability.

via CNN|
#disaster-response#fema#kristi-noem
Minnesota Fraud Scandal Sparks Congressional Hearings and Political Tensions
politics8 months ago

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
Judge halts Trump attempt to revoke attorney's security clearance
politics8 months ago

Judge halts Trump attempt to revoke attorney's security clearance

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking security clearances of attorney Mark Zaid and 14 others, ruling the action was politically motivated retribution. Zaid, known for representing whistleblowers, sued the administration, which had targeted him and others in a broader effort to punish political adversaries. The injunction, granted by Judge Amir Ali, emphasizes that the government can still revoke clearances through normal processes, but the presidential memorandum cannot be applied to Zaid until January 13.

via Yahoo|
#judge-block#mark-zaid#politics
Meta accused of prioritizing profits over child safety in VR, say whistleblowers
technology11 months ago

Meta accused of prioritizing profits over child safety in VR, say whistleblowers

Former Meta employees and whistleblowers have revealed that the company has worsened its handling of child safety issues, particularly in its virtual reality platforms, where underage users are exposed to risks like predators, and internal research findings are being suppressed to hide problems, despite Meta's claims of ongoing studies and safety measures.

via The Verge|
#child-safety#meta#privacy
Whistleblowers accuse Meta of hiding VR safety risks for children
technology1 year ago

Whistleblowers accuse Meta of hiding VR safety risks for children

Whistleblowers allege that Meta has restricted research on the potential negative impacts of its VR products on kids and teens, with claims that legal teams have vetoed studies on youth safety since 2022. Meta denies these allegations, citing approved studies and product updates aimed at safety, and the issue is set to be discussed in a Senate hearing. Additionally, a lawsuit has been filed against Meta's WhatsApp over privacy concerns.

via The Verge|
#meta#research-restrictions#technology