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Increased Oversight on Nonprofits Amid Fraud Prosecutions Raises Concerns

Increased Oversight on Nonprofits Amid Fraud Prosecutions Raises Concerns

Recent high-profile fraud prosecutions have highlighted a shift towards more aggressive government oversight of nonprofits. Notably, the Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted on fraud charges, which it denies, under the Trump administration. This case, along with others, signals increased federal involvement in policing nonprofit activities. The Department of Justice has reported record settlements under the False Claims Act, emphasizing accountability for misuse of public funds. Despite these efforts, there is limited data on the prevalence of nonprofit fraud compared to corporate fraud. Nonprofits often lack the training to identify fraud risks, making them vulnerable to both internal and external fraud.
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The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes

The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, a major escalation of pressure by the Trump administration on the socialist government
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Blanche thrust into Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

Blanche thrust into Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

In pushing to prove his loyalty to President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agitated the same Republican lawmakers whose votes he may need to secure the permanent job
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DOJ Investigation into Ex-CIA Director Brennan Raises Concerns of Political Bias

DOJ Investigation into Ex-CIA Director Brennan Raises Concerns of Political Bias

Law enforcement veterans are expressing concerns over the Department of Justice's criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. The investigation, led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office, involves two criminal probes: one regarding allegations that Brennan lied to Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 election, and another examining a 'grand conspiracy' involving Obama- and Biden-era officials. The DOJ recently replaced a senior career prosecutor with Joseph DiGenova, a known Trump ally, to oversee the investigations. Additionally, DiGenova's wife, Victoria Toensing, has been sworn in as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of Florida, raising further concerns about potential political motivations. Critics argue that the investigation is politically tainted, with some agents involved having previously pursued debunked conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election.
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DOJ Prosecutor Indicted for Emailing Sealed Trump Files Disguised as Cake Recipes

DOJ Prosecutor Indicted for Emailing Sealed Trump Files Disguised as Cake Recipes

Carmen Lineberger, a former Justice Department attorney, has been indicted for allegedly emailing sealed government records, including a report on President Trump's handling of classified documents, to her personal email. The indictment accuses Lineberger of renaming the files with misleading titles like 'chocolate cake recipe' to disguise their true nature. The report, part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation, was ordered sealed by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon. Lineberger, who served as managing assistant U.S. attorney in Fort Pierce, Florida, faces charges including theft of government property and falsification of records. She has pleaded not guilty.
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Trump administration brings on record new class of immigration judges

Trump administration brings on record new class of immigration judges

By Nate Raymond May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Republicans Push for $72 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Amidst Political Tensions

Republicans Push for $72 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Amidst Political Tensions

Republicans in Congress are working to pass a $72 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to cover the remainder of President Trump's term. This effort is being expedited through budget reconciliation, a process that allows bypassing Democratic opposition. The Democrats are against increasing funding without implementing reforms to limit the agencies' enforcement tactics. President Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the package as it does not include funding for a White House ballroom, a point of contention among some Republicans. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who recently lost his primary, has opposed the ballroom funding and played a key role in advancing the Iran war powers resolution. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of two U.S. planes, which resulted in the deaths of four members of the anti-Castro group Brothers to the Rescu...
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Ex-Prosecutor Indicted for Smuggling Secret Documents in Trump Probe

Ex-Prosecutor Indicted for Smuggling Secret Documents in Trump Probe

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a former federal prosecutor in Florida, has been indicted for allegedly smuggling secret documents related to the investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified materials. Lineberger is accused of emailing the documents to her personal account, disguising them as cake recipes. The documents were part of a special counsel report by Jack Smith, which remains sealed by court order. Lineberger faces charges including theft of government property and concealment of government records, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison.
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Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims

Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims

All charges against four activists who protested outside a federal building during last year’s immigration crackdown in Chicago have been dropped in an unusual hearing where a top federal prosecutor appeared to acknowledge grand jury misconduct by his office
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Ex-DoJ Prosecutor Charged for Mishandling Sealed Trump Report

Ex-DoJ Prosecutor Charged for Mishandling Sealed Trump Report

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a former Department of Justice prosecutor, has been charged with felony offenses for allegedly emailing herself a sealed investigative report related to President Trump. The report, which was part of a federal criminal investigation, was sent from her DoJ email to her personal account. Lineberger is accused of attempting to disguise the document as a 'Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf' on her government-issued computer. The report was blocked from public release by a court order, and Lineberger now faces charges of theft of government property and document alteration.
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US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

The U.S. government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims connected to President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns