Federal Agencies
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GAO finds fraud persists in Obamacare tax credits, fake enrollees still receiving subsidies
"We were able to get subsidized insurance for fake enrollees. We also found some issues with enrollees' Social Security numbers that could indicate identity fraud. The program's fraud risks were last assessed in 2018, even though the program and its risks have since evolved,” the GAO reported
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CDC vaccine advisory panel votes in favor of ending recommendation for hepatitis B shot at birth
The panel changed its guidance that a baby should be 2 months old to receive the hepatitis B vaccine
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GAO confirms it is investigating Trump Housing official Pulte over mortgage fraud probes: Report
The GAO, a nonpartisan government watchdog, said it has taken up the case based on a referral.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says prison workers fired for leaking client's emails to Rep Jamie Raskin
“His action should be a matter for professional disciplinary action,” attorney Leah Saffian said
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North Carolina sheriff says Charlotte will be targeted for next immigration crackdown soon
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said on Thursday that he was notified by two federal officials who said Customs and Border Patrol personnel will be arriving in the Charlotte area either Saturday or early next week.
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Trump's former pick to lead the OSC moves to General Services Administration
Ingrassia told his colleagues that Trump offered him a job as deputy general counsel at the GSA on Wednesday night, which he has accepted. He was previously White House liaison for DHS.
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Homeland Security Secretary Noem announces $10K bonuses for TSA employees who worked during shutdown
Noem said in a news conference that the TSA workers showed "exemplary service" by stepping up during the shutdown by covering additional shifts and will be receiving the bonus on top of their promised paychecks.
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DOJ brass tied to Jack Smith appeared to nix probe into Clinton campaign funding of Steele dossier
Bombshell documents show how Hillary Clinton was once more protected from prosecution while Donald Trump was hit with years of lawfare.
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Bondi says Habba's office property destroyed by person seeking confrontation
"Any violence or threats of violence against any federal officer will not be tolerated," Attorney General Pam Bondi said
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State Department designates 4 groups in Europe affiliated with Antifa as foreign terrorist orgs
This is the first instance where the U.S. government has designated Antifa-linked groups as foreign terrorist organizations
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USDA says SNAP benefits will be paid to states within 24 hours of government shutdown ending
The House is expected to pass a continuing resolution Wednesday evening that would restore federal funding through January, after the Senate passed the same legislation on Monday.
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FBI Director Patel says China has agreed to work with US to tighten control on fentanyl precursors
Patel said the FBI has seized 1,900 kilograms of fentanyl this year, marking a 31% increase from last November, which is enough to kill 127 million Americans. Nearly 100,000 Americans died from a fentanyl overdose last year.
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FHFA chief hints at 'portable' mortgages after 50-year mortgage announcement
Housing affordability has quickly become one of the top issues for voters, especially younger voters, with the median age of first-time home buyers reaching 40, according to the National Association of Realtors.