U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are trying to “match” the ingenuity of Mexican drug cartels in their cross-border drug smuggling operations.
Category: Crime
Russian Cyberattacks Are Happening Right Now In The US
Russian cyberattacks are happening here in the U.S. right now. A pro-Russian political hacking group has claimed responsibility for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that brought several major US airports’ public websites offline. The Cyberattack did not affect U.S. air travel, and the Russian hacking group has targeted other countries opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Criminals with Marijuana Possession to be Pardon Under Biden
President Biden said Thursday that he would pardon all past criminal convictions of simple marijuana possession and ask federal officials to reconsider how the substance is categorized.
Abbott Issued Order Declaring Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorists
On Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order calling Mexican drug cartels terrorist groups and ordering DPS to take immediate action to protect Texas residents from the growing national fentanyl crisis.
Democratic Sheriff Investigating If DeSantis Lured Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Authorities in Texas are investigating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis regarding an operation last week in which 50 migrants were flown from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. This move has infuriated many…
Trump Associate Charged With Illegal Foreign Lobbying
A former Trump confidant goes on trial this week on claims he improperly lobbied U.S. officials to promote United Arab Emirates (U.A.E. ) policy. The case could reveal the small Gulf state’s back-channel ties and outsize clout in Washington.
Oath Keeper Attorney and Judge Clash Over Defense Regarding Capitol Riot Case
On Wednesday, a discussion between a federal judge and a lawyer for one of the Oath Keepers devolved into a screaming match. The Oath Keeper, Kelly Meggs, is charged with seditious conspiracy as well as other charges. His lawyer suggested that she may argue at trial that her client deleted evidence after the riot on the instruction of another lawyer.
The Shocking Behavior of Black Lives Matter Director
Several Black Lives Matter chapters have launched a lawsuit against the BLM Global Network Foundation, a nonprofit corporation spawned by the protest movement. The complaint accuses the foundation director of “unjust enrichment,” especially the theft of $10 million in charitable contributions for personal spending. Black Lives Matter Grassroots alleges that Shalomyah Bowers, the leader of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, misappropriated cash from local activist organizations. BLM Grassroots stated in a complaint filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court that Mr. Bowers determined he could not let go of his own piggyback. He violated his fiduciary obligations and the public trust by committing self-dealing.
What happens to the funds?
Eric Trump – Surveillance Video Will Be Released at the Right Time
President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump is putting the FBI on notice about its raid on Mar-a Lago: the incident was recorded. President Trump’s son, Eric Trump, told Sean Hannity that they would release the video surveillance footage when it was the right time. He also confirmed that FBI agents had requested that Mar-a-Lago’s surveillance cameras be turned off, which staff members refused to do. According to Eric Trump, insisting that cameras be turned off undermines the concept of transparency in law enforcement.
Democrats are Destroying Democratic Norms
In the United States, not every guiding principle is a law. Several traditions, customs, or best practices were created at one point and are still followed today. Democratic norms facilitate a smoothly-run…