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US military creates first ever multinational attack drone task force
The new unit, Task Force Falcon Strike, will employ one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above and in the ocean.
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Homan defends ICE agents possibly using shock gloves to de-escalate conflict
The company said the devices function as normal gloves until activated, which enables them to deliver a painful electric shock. They must be applied directly to someone's skin, which helps the officer gain compliance within seconds.
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DOJ says California prisons allegedly failing to protect female inmates from sexual abuse by staff
Investigators uncovered a longstanding pattern of sustained staff sexual misconduct, inadequate safeguards, failures in confidential reporting, improper investigative practices, and insufficient accountability measures, the department said.
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Vermont officials immune from liability for vaccinating children against parents' instructions
Federal PREP Act overrules state Constitution and healthcare bill of rights, Vermont Supreme Court finds.
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House Armed Services committee launches parallel investigation into 9/11 plea deal
Rogers, an Alabama Republican, said the deal was "unconscionable" and a "gut punch" to the families of people who lost loved ones when the Twin Towers fell, or who lost family members on the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania.
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Soros-funded DA faces trial for firing unvaccinated employee, Navy settles COVID vax mandate suit
Appeals court panel nominated by Obama, Biden says jury must decide if Philadelphia's Larry Krasner showed "religious hostility" toward Orthodox Jew. CDC's latest vaccination survey shows most Americans are "anti-vaxxers," lawyer claims.
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Hunter Biden to be sentenced in federal gun case on November 13
U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, who oversaw Biden's gun trial, said that any requests for a deviation from the standard sentencing guidelines need to be turned in by Oct. 30.
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U.S. Justice Department sues TikTok over collection of children's data
The complaint was filed in a California federal court.
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Homeland suspends illegal immigrant parole program over fraud concerns
Republicans have raised concerns about the parole program over a lack of vetting for both applicants, and the people trying to be sponsors. But the internal report only found issues with the sponsors.
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Acting Secret Service boss admits agents didn't use drone for protection at rally where Trump shot
The briefing came as more Americans express doubt about the Secret Service’s ability to keep presidential candidates safe, according to a new poll.
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VA budget shortfall of $15B may impact October payments to veterans
Lawmakers are questioning how the VA could’ve fallen so short and whether its earlier budget representations were inaccurate.
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House Oversight Committee investigating Biden-Harris admin's role in 9/11 terrorist plea deal
"The Committee is seeking documents and information to understand the role your Administration played in these negotiations and the ultimate decision to forgo seeking the death penalty for three individuals who are charged with, among other crimes, the murder of 2,976 people,” wrote Chairman Comer.
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Apple files to dismiss DOJ anti-trust case against its smartphone policy
Antitrust experts say case could set dangerous precedent by granting the government power to more easily define companies as monopolies.