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Poland’s Justice Minister Arrested For Illegal Use Of NSO Group Malware

1 year 1 month ago
After several months of pretending this sort of thing just didn’t happen there, the Polish government finally admitted some of its members had abused powerful smartphone malware it had purchased from Israeli spyware firm, NSO Group. This came to light following an investigation that found someone in the government had illegally targeted a Polish government […]
Tim Cushing

Donald Trump punts on big tariffs against Canada and Mexico

1 year 1 month ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday punted for one month his plans to impose sweeping tariffs against Mexico and Canada after both countries agreed to act on his demands to curb drug trafficking and illegal immigration into the United States. The pauses came as Trump signed a trio of executive orders over the weekend […]
Shauneen Miranda

What in God’s name is the deal with USAID?

1 year 1 month ago
The ongoing saga of USAID is the damnedest story: “In many cases USAID is involved in programs that run counter to what we’re trying to do in our national strategy with that country or with that region,” [Marco] Rubio told reporters in El Salvador’s capital. “That cannot continue.” ....America’s new chief diplomat also accused USAID ...continue reading "What in God’s name is the deal with USAID?"
Kevin Drum

Pair Face Multiple Charges In Assault Case

1 year 1 month ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Devon Brison, 16 years of age, of the 9700 block of Balboa Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63136, for Assault First Degree, Assault First Degree Special Victim, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and Stealing – Motor Vehicle. A booking photo of Brison is not available. Brison is being held on a $150,000 cash only, no 10% bond. On Monday, February 3, 2025, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Ajhoni Carter, 18 years of age, of the 11100 block of Pasture Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63114, for Assault First Degree, Assault First Degree Special Victim, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, Stealing – Motor Vehicle, and Resisting Arrest. A booking photo of Carter is attached. Carter is being held on a $150,000 cash only, no 10% bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation, and Defendants are

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Members of Congress refused entry to USAID agency shuttered by Trump administration

1 year 1 month ago
WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress were denied entry Monday to the U.S. Agency for International Development, after billionaire Elon Musk, empowered by President Donald Trump, worked to close the nation’s humanitarian arm. Senators and House members rallied outside the agency’s shuttered headquarters in Washington, D.C., vowing to fight Musk’s actions over the weekend. That […]
Ashley Murray