Former Officials Named in Microsoft DOJ Complaint
Former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, who led the Department of Justice’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative in 2021 and later joined Microsoft as president of global affairs, is among several former senior federal officials named in a watchdog group’s request for a federal …[#item_full_content]
Taiwan Says President Lai Would Be Happy to Talk to Trump
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that President Lai Ching-te would be be happy to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump.U.S. and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei in…[#item_full_content]
Owner of ‘Peanuts’ Music Sues 3 Firms, Interior Dept. Over Use of Tunes
The owner of the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and other “Peanuts” television specials filed four lawsuits Wednesday against defendants including the U.S. Department of the Interior, alleging they illegally used the jazzy ditties of pianist Vince Guaraldi in social…[#item_full_content]
Owner of ‘Peanuts’ Music Sues 3 Firms, Interior Dept. Over Use of Tunes
The owner of the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and other “Peanuts” television specials filed four lawsuits Wednesday against defendants including the U.S. Department of the Interior, alleging they illegally used the jazzy ditties of pianist Vince Guaraldi in social…
Mace Wants Natural-Born Requirement for Congress
Rep. Nancy Mace is pushing a constitutional amendment that would bar foreign-born Americans from serving in Congress or on the federal judiciary, prompting sharp backlash from Democratic lawmakers who called the proposal xenophobic and discriminatory.[#item_full_content]
Sen. Sanders: Meta Layoffs Signal AI Job Replacement
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., criticized Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, after the company on Wednesday announced layoffs affecting roughly 10% of its global workforce as part of a new round of organizational changes centered on artificial intelligence initiatives.[#item_full_content]
Republicans Mull Dropping $1 Billion Security Ask for WH, Ballroom
Republican senators are considering whether to drop a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill.Pressured by the White House, Republicans have…[#item_full_content]
SpaceX to Launch IPO, Valued at $1.25 Trillion
SpaceX, the company owned by tech mogul CEO Elon Musk, is going public. The company filed an S-1 form with the SEC announcing its intention to launch an initial public offering. It will trade on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol, SPCX.[#item_full_content]
Comey Seeks Trial Delay in Trump Threats Case
Former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal court to push back proceedings in his criminal case, including his July trial date, on charges he threatened President Donald Trump in a since-deleted Instagram post.[#item_full_content]
Mamdani and Bezos Trade Barbs Over Taxes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed back Wednesday after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos argued that raising taxes on wealthy Americans would do little to improve the lives of working-class residents.[#item_full_content]
