WASHINGTON – Federal investigators last year looked into whether Matthew Whitaker, as an advisory board member of a Miami patent company accused of fraud by customers, played a role in trying to help the company silence critics by threatening legal action, according to two people with knowledge of the inquiry. Whitaker, named this week by President Donald Trump as acting attorney general, occasionally served as an outside legal adviser to the company, World Patent Marketing, writing a series of letters on its behalf, according to people familiar with his role. But he rebuffed an October 2017 subpoena from the Federal Trade Commission seeking his records related to the company, according to two people with knowledge of the case. The FTC alleged in a 2017 complaint that the company bilked customers with fraudulent promises that it would help them market their inventions. The FBI has also investigated World Patent Marketing, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Whitaker was not … [Read more...] about Acting attorney general drew scrutiny in federal investigation, Washington Post reports
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If Ben McAdams heads to Washington, here’s how he’s replaced
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, Democratic candidate for Utah's 4th congressional district, and his wife, Julie, greet supporters at an election night event for the Utah Democratic Party at the Radisson in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. McAdams' race against incumbent Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, remained too-close-to-call at the end of the night. Related Links Love gains votes in first Utah County results since Election Day, but McAdams maintains his lead Trump recorded robocall for Love, but her campaign limited its release SALT LAKE CITY — In the event Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams heads for Washington in January, 1,100 Democratic party leaders from within the county will decide who is best suited to serve out the remaining two years of his mayoral term. The congressional race is still too close to call, but as of Friday night, McAdams maintained a slim 2.3-percentage point lead over Rep. Mia Love. There are, however, tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about If Ben McAdams heads to Washington, here’s how he’s replaced
Dems still looking at gains in Washington Legislature
Updated 5:58 pm PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 An election worker separates ballots from security envelopes at the King County Elections office Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Renton, Wash. Election workers in King County collected more than 100,000 ballots from drop boxes a day earlier, on Election Day, and over 50,000 came in the mail Wednesday. less An election worker separates ballots from security envelopes at the King County Elections office Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Renton, Wash. Election workers in King County collected more than 100,000 ballots ... more Photo: Elaine Thompson, AP Photo: Elaine Thompson, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 An election worker separates ballots from security envelopes at the King County Elections office Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Renton, Wash. Election workers in King … [Read more...] about Dems still looking at gains in Washington Legislature
‘An Asylum to the persecuted’: Would George Washington embrace the migrant caravan?
Gillian Brockell, The Washington Post Published 12:40 pm PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 President Donald Trump speaks in front of a painting of George Washington in the East Room of the White House in July. President Donald Trump speaks in front of a painting of George Washington in the East Room of the White House in July. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Jabin Botsford. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Jabin Botsford. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 President Donald Trump speaks in front of a painting of George Washington in the East Room of the White House in July. President Donald Trump speaks in front of a painting of George Washington in the East Room of the White House in July. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Jabin Botsford. 'An Asylum … [Read more...] about ‘An Asylum to the persecuted’: Would George Washington embrace the migrant caravan?
Buffs could get star receiver back Saturday vs Washington St
BOULDER — Star sophomore Laviska Shenault Jr . indicated on Instagram that he'd be back on the field Saturday when slumping Colorado hosts No. 10 Washington State.His return would provide a big boost for the banged-up Buffaloes (5-4, 2-4), who were once the last remaining unbeaten team in the Pac-12 but now face the possibility of missing out on a bowl berth that was in their grasp two weeks ago before they blew a 28-point second-half lead to lowly Oregon State."The return of 2Live .." Shenault posted Sunday night.Buffaloes coach Mike MacIntyre was more cautious, saying Shenault "did a little bit" in his return to practice Monday but labeling him "still day to day.""Hopefully we'll get him back sometime before the year is over," MacIntyre said. Sports Coverage Tate's 5 TD passes lead Arizona to win over slumping Colorado By JOHN MARSHALL , AP Sports Writer The Buffs were 5-0 when Shenault got hurt at USC, and Colorado lost that game and the next three without the … [Read more...] about Buffs could get star receiver back Saturday vs Washington St