Maryland Woman Sent Over $90,000 to Fake Military Boyfriend Despite Suspicions
Jean Booth’s yearlong ordeal highlights the surge in romance scams, with Americans losing $1.3 billion last year.
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Jean Booth’s yearlong ordeal highlights the surge in romance scams, with Americans losing $1.3 billion last year.
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investigations
The Department of Homeland Security intensifies efforts to combat a surge in immigration-related scams that have defrauded victims of over $94 million in the past five years.
ProPublica | Jul 16, 2026, 3:16 PMpolitics
President Ursula von der Leyen announces plans for an age-verification scheme to restrict minors' access to social media, while a notable U.S. lawsuit involving author Neil Gaiman emerges.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:57 PMworld
European cloud trade associations call on EU regulators to suspend certain practices of U.S. chipmaker Broadcom amid concerns over VMware licensing changes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 3:32 PM
investigations
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s refusal to arrest indicted Mexican officials has escalated tensions with the U.S. Justice Department amid ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
ProPublica | Jul 13, 2026, 5:42 PM
politics
A D.C. federal court ruled that the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) cannot block the Federal Trade Commission's enforcement actions in Texas, denying their motion for a temporary restraining order.
Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 5:58 AM
politics
The D.C. Circuit Court reheard the case en banc in October 2024, but no opinion has yet been issued, leaving key questions about judicial review of agency non-enforcement decisions unanswered.
Reason | Jul 10, 2026, 1:59 PM
politics
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a law enacted after the Highland Park mass shooting, maintaining restrictions on semiautomatic firearms and magazine capacities.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 11:13 AM
us
The move to disband the Election Assistance Commission has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and election officials, who warn it threatens election integrity ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 4:17 AM
general
The National Capital Planning Commission granted initial approval for Donald Trump’s 250-foot Independence Arch despite public opposition and ongoing debate over federal height restrictions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 10, 2026, 1:39 AM
general
A federal panel's decision on whether D.C. height restrictions apply to Trump's proposed arch could reshape the city's skyline.
NPR News | Jul 10, 2026, 1:28 AM
politics
The 250-foot arch design conflicts with Washington, D.C.'s height restrictions, prompting a proposed compromise to meet legal limits.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 8:35 PM
general
The National Capital Planning Commission is reconsidering President Donald Trump's plan for a large arch in the nation's capital, recommending design revisions to comply with height regulations.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 9, 2026, 11:56 AM
world
President Bola Tinubu orders probe into a fictitious agency that secured public funds and official recognition without presidential approval.
BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 12:33 PM
world
Singapore's High Court reinstates Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore's decision that two warehouse operators breached competition law by sharing future pricing plans.
CNA Latest News | Jul 7, 2026, 5:41 AM
general
A former Democratic commissioner withdrew her legal challenge to President Trump's unprecedented dismissal following a Supreme Court decision expanding presidential power over independent agencies.
Washington Times News | Jul 7, 2026, 1:26 AM
politics
Members of the National Credit Union Administration challenge their dismissals by President Trump, citing agency independence similar to the Federal Reserve.
The Hill | Jul 3, 2026, 12:05 AM
politics
President Trump travels to North Dakota for America’s 250th anniversary events amid political tensions over a stalled voter ID bill in Congress.
The Hill | Jul 1, 2026, 2:08 PM
politics
The Supreme Court examines the independence of federal agencies like the FTC and highlights judicial tools to enforce separation of powers under President Trump’s administration.
Reason | Jun 30, 2026, 9:55 PM
politics
The Supreme Court’s final decisions of the term upheld and struck down key elements of former President Trump’s policies, affecting immigration protections, executive authority, and civil rights laws.
CBS Politics | Jun 30, 2026, 8:14 PM
general
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that longstanding limits on coordinated political party expenditures violate the First Amendment, potentially unleashing increased campaign spending ahead of the midterm elections.
Fox News Latest | Jun 30, 2026, 7:24 PM
politics
Judge Amit Mehta rules that the defendant known as 'Heidi' must reveal her identity in a case involving hidden recordings and allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and wiretapping.
Reason | Jul 30, 2026, 12:23 AM
world
The Department of Justice has filed a separate petition supporting former President Donald Trump's appeal to overturn a civil verdict awarding writer E Jean Carroll $83.3 million.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 12:08 AM
general
Investment by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in a company linked to a U.S.-funded rare earth minerals project in Central Asia raises questions, but experts cite lack of proof.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 11:35 PMShowing 25-48 of 257 articles.