Donald Trump not being able to identify a possible informer within his organization is driving the former president "nuts," according to a former federal prosecutor. Trump's Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, was raided by the FBI on August 8 investigating a potential breach of the Espionage Act and other alleged crimes. Agents seized 11 sets of classified documents from the property and removed 20 boxes of material. Two senior government officials told Newsweek that intelligence for the raid was provided by a confidential human source , or informant, based within Trump's team. On his Truth Social website, Trump demanded the release of the "completely unredacted" affidavit that was used to justify the Mar-a-Lago raid. He wrote: "In the interests of TRANSPARENCY, I call for the immediate release of the completely Unredacted Affidavit pertaining to this horrible and shocking BREAK-IN." This was rejected by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which said publishing the document would … [Read more...] about Trump being “driven nuts” not knowing who mole is: Ex-federal prosecutor
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Texas Border City Mayor Pleads Guilty to Federal Bribery, Fraud Charges
A Texas border city mayor pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges for using his position as a local school administrator to rig a contract for his benefit. Late last week, 38-year-old Rodrigo “Rigo” Lopez, the mayor of Penitas, Texas, went before U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez and pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge. Alvarez is expected to sentence Lopez in late October, which could lead to 10 years in prison. Authorities first arrested Lopez in June at the Hidalgo Port of Entry when he was returning from Reynosa. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Lopez worked with the La Joya ISD athletic director to carry out purchasing frauds in 2018. Until recently, Lopez had been an administrator at La Joya ISD. Federal prosecutors revealed that Lopez used his personal business, Xizaka LLC, to rig a contract worth more than $70,000 in sporting goods sales to the district. These included 156 baseball gloves, 15,400 square feet of turf, and three pitching machines — all at … [Read more...] about Texas Border City Mayor Pleads Guilty to Federal Bribery, Fraud Charges
Soros-Backed Group Plans to Entrench Critical Race Theory in Federal Govt.
A wealthy leftist organization funded by George Soros’s Open Society Foundation has created a plan to entrench Critical Race Theory in the federal government. The organization, called Race Forward , has embarked on a “long-term journey to transform agencies and the whole federal government” by embedding adherents of Critical Race Theory in various key institutional roles. Race Forward worked in conjunction with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity , a project of theirs, to lay out a detailed plan in a resource guide titled “ Organizing for Racial Equity Within the Federal Government .” GARE Organizing Racial Equi… by Breitbart News Race Forward provides a strategic approach to dealing with both internal and external backlash to their Critical Race Theory agenda. When addressing internal backlash within government agencies, the guide suggests to tether additional paid time off, merit pay, and even promotions to employees’ ideological … [Read more...] about Soros-Backed Group Plans to Entrench Critical Race Theory in Federal Govt.
COVID in California: White House urges renewed caution amid BA.5 surge
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 UPDATE: Here are the latest updates on COVID in the Bay Area and California . COVID-19 vaccine uptake among babies and toddlers in the Bay Area appears to be far outpacing statewide and national rates of 2.4% and 1.5%, respectively, according to early figures provided by several local health departments. Coronavirus hospitalizations in California and the Bay Area have reached their highest point since February , when the region was still coming out of the winter omicron surge. Here are the latest updates: White House urges renewed caution as BA.4 and BA.5 gain ground The Biden administration is calling on people to exercise renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of getting booster shots for those who are eligible and wearing masks indoors as two new highly transmissible variants are spreading rapidly across the country. The new variants, labeled BA.4 and … [Read more...] about COVID in California: White House urges renewed caution amid BA.5 surge
U.S. recession is going to be “long” and “severe”: Economist
An economist known for his bearish tendencies is warning Americans that a recession will be "long" and "severe". Nouriel Roubini, also referred to as "Dr. Doom," said Monday that a recession could bring financial distress "across the board." Despite a strong jobs report, the U.S. economy has left many Americans seeing higher grocery bills despite a dip in July in overall inflation . The Federal Reserve has attempted to curb inflation by raising interest rates, but some experts say the country is heading for, or may already be in , a recession. "We are in a sharp slowdown, we've had two negative quarters of growth in the first half [of 2022]," Roubini, an Iranian American economist who accurately predicted the housing bubble burst in 2008, told Bloomberg on Monday. "The recession is going to be long, protracted, severe, and associated with financial distress across the board." The Federal Reserve most recently hiked interest rates another 75 basis points in late July to … [Read more...] about U.S. recession is going to be “long” and “severe”: Economist
FIH Delegation Arrives in India to Hold Crucial Meeting With CoA on Wednesday
A delegation from International Hockey Federation (FIH) is in the capital to discuss the way forward and avert a possible suspension of Hockey India, currently placed under a Committee of Administrators. A two-member delegation, led by newly-appointed acting president Seif Ahmed, arrived on Monday for an emergency meeting to assess progress made with regard to the adoption of a new Constitution at HI. India is scheduled to host the 2023 Men’s World Cup. ALSO READ| Durand Cup 2022: Mohammedan SC Beat FC Goa 3-1 in Season Opener The FIH delegation is scheduled to hold a meeting with the Delhi High Court-appointed three-member CoA on Wednesday. The delegation is also scheduled to meet senior sports ministry officials, besides top officials of the Odisha government, the hosts for next year’s World Cup. The FIH had last month sought a “detailed timeline” from the CoA on the adoption of an amended Constitution and holding of fresh elections at HI. If the HI fails to adopt … [Read more...] about FIH Delegation Arrives in India to Hold Crucial Meeting With CoA on Wednesday
Mumbai Marathon prize money increased
The response for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, to be run on January 19, 2014 has made all the stakeholders happy. But the fatigue factor was touched upon by Sunil Kaushal, CEO, Standard Chartered, at a press conference here on Wednesday. He said that nearly 80 per cent of beneficiaries from charity depended on this single event and urged the people of the city to raise more money for the needy. Adille Sumariwalla, President, Athletics Federation of India (AFI), agreed with the title sponsor’s view. The event has so far raised Rs. 100 crore for charity. Around 39,510 runners have registered for the 11th edition that will be run with a catch line ‘good deed marathon.’ The sponsor has increased the total prize money to $360,000, announced a total of bonus of $15,000 and Rs. one lakh for Indian course records. The top Indian male and female finishers will receive Rs. 5 lakh each. The race will be telecast live by STAR Sports. The Full Marathon has received 3,600 entries, … [Read more...] about Mumbai Marathon prize money increased
Viral witness slams Amber Heard for using TMZ lawyers
Morgan Tremaine has put Amber Heard on blast for using the same law firm who tried to prevent his testimony during the Johnny Depp defamation trial. Former TMZ employee Tremaine also called out the outgoing Elaine Bredehoft, with whom he had a tense exchange during the first trial in Fairfax County, Virginia earlier this year. After Heard lost that defamation suit, she announced on Monday that she's replacing her team for the upcoming appeal against the original decision. Twitch streamer Tremaine mocked the change on Twitter , claiming that Heard is replacing Bredehoft with the firm that "failed" to stop him from testifying. He is referencing Ballard Spahr, the law firm who aided his former employers TMZ in citing "journalist's privilege" to try to prevent him from taking the stand. "So bestie," Tremaine wrote on Twitter on Monday, "got fired and replaced with lawyers from the same firm that failed to stop me from testifying." His "bestie" in this context appears … [Read more...] about Viral witness slams Amber Heard for using TMZ lawyers
Trump and allies inciting base against FBI, Kinzinger warns
U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger has blamed Donald Trump supporters for a sharp rise in violent threats against the FBI since its agents' search of the former president's Mar-a-Lago residence last week. "This is ridiculous," the Illinois Republican said on CNN , talking about the threats against FBI agents and law enforcement personnel posted on social media by Trump supporters. "It's ridiculous obviously for what the former president has done, in terms of saying 'This is an attack on my home, I did nothing wrong,' and of course, from the little bit we know, it seems like there's certainly good reasons for the FBI to have done what they did," the U.S. representative said. Asked by host Wolf Blitzer if he held Trump responsible for inciting his supporters, Kinzinger said: "Yes, absolutely, 100 percent." He added: "Members of Congress , Senators, any Republican elected official out there that rushes to be the first on television or the first to Twitter to … [Read more...] about Trump and allies inciting base against FBI, Kinzinger warns
Eric Trump says he will reveal FBI raid surveillance tape
Eric Trump, the second son of the former president, said his family is in possession of surveillance tapes of the FBI raid at Donald Trump 's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, and this footage will "absolutely" be released "at the right time." "Will you—you still have the surveillance tape, is that correct? Will you—are you allowed to share that with the country?" Fox News host Sean Hannity asked Eric Trump on Monday. "Absolutely, Sean. At the right time," Eric Trump replied, adding that all law enforcement officers, including FBI agents, should wear body cameras for transparency reasons. Eric Trump's claim confirms what Christina Bobb—one of the former president's lawyers—already said last week about security cameras being on at the Florida home during most of the FBI search on Monday, August 8. According to what Bobb told the right-wing media network Real America's Voice last week, surveillance cameras were off for a short time while the FBI agents talked to Donald … [Read more...] about Eric Trump says he will reveal FBI raid surveillance tape