$500 million in food at spoilage risk after USAID pause, report says
A report from the USAID inspector general says that almost $500 million in food assistance is sitting in ports, ships and warehouses.
-
-
Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
-
Police blitz targeting mafia nets nearly 150 arrests: “Historic blow”
Warrants were issued against a total of 183 people, 36 of whom were already in custody, for crimes including attempted murder, extortion and drug trafficking, police said.
-
Eric Adams praises DOJ for dropping criminal charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams applauded the decision by the Department of Justice to drop charges against him, including counts for bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News’ Anna Schecter reports.
-
Pakistan MPs increase their salary by 138% amid economic crisis
Pakistan’s parliament has approved a significant salary increase for its lawmakers from PKR 218,000 to PKR 519,000. The bill, which now awaits the president’s approval, has sparked controversy due to the lack of opposition during its passage amidst the country’s ongoing economic crisis.
-
In implicit relief to Adani group, Trump pauses anti-bribery law
US President Donald Trump halted enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, claiming it hinders American competitiveness. This move comes ahead of PM Modi’s Washington visit and offers implicit relief to Adani Group executives, previously charged under the law. Trump argues the law wastes resources and harms U.S. economic and national security interests.
-
Noem, Hegseth, Bondi plead with Congress for more border funding amid large-scale deportations
FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump‘s newly sworn-in top Cabinet members are asking Congress to provide more resources to continue the administration’s full court press to secure the border and facilitate large-scale deportations. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi penned a letter to top appropriators in…
-
Israel slams Palestinian ‘deception scheme’ over claim it halted terror rewards program
JERUSALEM—The president of the Palestinian Authority (PA) apparently capitulated to the Trump administration by claiming to scrap its long-standing program known as “pay for slay,” which provides payments to Palestinian terrorists and their families. There are, however, conflicting reports about whether the PA ended the program or is trying to hoodwink the Trump administration. Israel’s…
-
Tom Homan believes ICE raid leaks are ‘coming from inside’ as Aurora leaker closer to being identified
President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says he is closing in on the individual believed to be responsible for leaking details of a major ICE operation in and around Aurora, Colorado, that tipped off violent gang members and derailed planned arrests. “We think it’s coming from inside. And we know the first leak in…
-
Serena Williams’ husband fires back at critics over her Super Bowl LIX halftime show crip walk
Serena Williams’ husband came to the tennis legend’s defense on social media amid criticism over her decision to participate in Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show and crip walk. Williams performed the dance move in the midst of Lamar’s diss track toward rival rapper Drake. The retired tennis star also had a previous relationship with Drake, making…
