U.S./World News

Lawmakers Threatened Ahead of Trump Impeachment Trial

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 2:00am

Washington – Federal law enforcement officials are examining a number of threats aimed at members of Congress as the second trial of former President Donald Trump nears, including ominous chatter about killing legislators or attacking them outside of the U.S. Capitol, an official told The Associated Press.

Trump's Second Impeachment Trial to Begin Week of Feb. 8

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 1:00am

Washington – Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.

Environmentalists Fight Move to Limit Protections for Beetle

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 12:00am

An environmental group said earlier this month that it plans to sue the U.S. government over a decision to reclassify a large scavenging beetle as threatened instead of endangered.

Advocacy Groups Ask Court to Restore Gray Wolf Protections

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 12:00am

Billings, Mont — Wildlife advocates have asked a federal court to overturn a U.S. government decision that stripped Endangered Species Act protections for wolves across most of the nation.

Gig Economy Firm Avoided Enforcement With Disagreement

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 2:00am

Ten years ago, the Department of Labor wrapped up a lengthy investigation of Arise Virtual Solutions, a company that recruited customer service agents to work from home fielding calls for big brand names like Disney and AAA. The so-called gig economy was in its infancy, with Uber launching and TaskRabbit starting to go national.

New Law Cracks Down on Shell Companies to Combat Corruption

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 1:00am

Miami – For years as a federal prosecutor in New York, Daniel R. Alonso led teams that had to search through a maze of anonymously owned corporate entities to expose criminal activity.

Biden Starts Term With Flurry of Executive Orders

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 5:00am

Washington – President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump’s Final Pardons Go to Well-Connected Fraudsters

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 4:00am

Washington – A former congressman who pocketed millions of dollars in bribes from defense contractors. A Republican fundraiser who was paid handsome sums to illicitly lobby a presidential administration. An influential voice in conservative circles accused of duping donors who supported a border wall.

Keystone XL Pipeline Work Halted as Biden Revokes Permit

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 2:00am

Toronto – Construction on the long disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline halted Wednesday as incoming U.S. President Joe Biden revoked its permit on his first day in office.

The 1,700-milepipeline was planned to carry roughly 800,000 barrels of oil a day from Alberta to the Texas Gulf Coast, passing through Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.

Federal Court Strikes Down Major Trump Climate Rollback

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 3:00am

Washington – In a last-minute slap at President Donald Trump, a federal appeals court struck down one of his administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks on Tuesday, saying officials acted illegally in issuing a new rule that eased federal regulation of air pollution from power plants.

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