The U.S. and British governments on Monday announced sanctions against a company and two people linked to the Chinese government over a string of malicious cyberactivity targeting the U.K.’s election watchdog and lawmakers in both countries. Officials said those sanctioned are responsible for a hack that may have gained access to information on tens of millions of… Continue reading U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers
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Shohei Ohtani translator scandal draws attention to ‘Wild West’ of sports betting, lawmakers say
That’s led to some action. In January, Blumenthal introduced the Gambling Addiction Recovery and Treatment (GRIT) Act, which aims to stop sports betting companies from targeting problem gamblers and set aside federal funds to study and treat gambling addiction. “Any high-profile instance of gambling addiction serves as an urgent reminder, and warning sign, of the… Continue reading Shohei Ohtani translator scandal draws attention to ‘Wild West’ of sports betting, lawmakers say
Recalled products linked to more than 100 infant deaths still for sale on Facebook, lawmakers say
Recalled baby products linked to more than 100 infant deaths are still widely sold on Facebook Marketplace despite thousands of requests from federal regulators to take down the items, four members of Congress said. In a letter sent Friday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the lawmakers said the Boppy lounger, which was recalled in 2021, and the Fisher-Price Rock… Continue reading Recalled products linked to more than 100 infant deaths still for sale on Facebook, lawmakers say
North Carolina Lawmakers Override Veto On Anti-LGBTQ Bill
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Senate and House voted minutes apart Wednesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill limiting LGBTQ+ instruction in the early grades, immediately making it law. The law, which is expected to face a legal challenge, requires public school teachers in most circumstances to alert parents before they… Continue reading North Carolina Lawmakers Override Veto On Anti-LGBTQ Bill
Lawmakers Urge ‘Corrupt As Hell’ Clarence Thomas To Resign
Democratic lawmakers are calling out Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas after new revelations from ProPublica that he’s taken at least 38 luxury trips paid for by wealthy benefactors. Some say the case illustrates the need for ethics reform on the Supreme Court. “This is a shameless lifestyle underwritten for years by a gaggle of… Continue reading Lawmakers Urge ‘Corrupt As Hell’ Clarence Thomas To Resign
Biden spoke with son’s business associates numerous times, former partner tells lawmakers
A former business partner of Hunter Biden testified that the president’s son used the Biden “brand” to his advantage while working for Ukrainian energy company Burisma, according to lawmakers who were present during Monday’s closed-door questioning. Devon Archer, 49, answered questions for about four hours during a transcribed interview before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee,… Continue reading Biden spoke with son’s business associates numerous times, former partner tells lawmakers