Investigation into deaths, disappearances of staff at secretive government labs

Investigation into deaths, disappearances of staff at secretive government labs – CBS News Watch CBS News The FBI is investigating the cases of at least 10 staffers at secret government labs who have either died or disappeared. CBS News’ Anna Schecter has the details. Source link

Hospice fraud hearing exposes toll of suspected scams:

Lawmakers are demanding answers and looking for recommendations on how to crack down on hospice fraud, a problem costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. At a hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday, representatives on both sides of the aisle agreed they need more accountability to protect the Medicare hospice programs, which have been raided by … Read more

The key areas to watch in Virginia tonight as voters weigh Democrats’ redistricting plan: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Steve Kornacki lays out what to … Read more

Uber driver fraud leads to proposed California state legislation seeking protection from identity theft

Proposed state legislation and class action lawsuits have taken shape recently in light of Uber driver fraud and concerns of rider safety. CBS News California Investigates has uncovered a growing number of cases of Uber drivers who have used stolen identities to get hired with the company, suggesting there are hundreds, maybe more, drivers who … Read more

Senate takes first step to fund ICE, Border Patrol in bid to cut Dems out of the funding process

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans launched their party-line gamble Tuesday to fund immigration operations for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s time in office. The GOP took its first step in the budget reconciliation process, which is meant to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the … Read more

NATO deploys armed fighter jets to intercept Russian military planes flying over Baltic Sea

NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets that flew over the Baltic Sea on Monday, a muscular display of air power on the alliance’s eastern flank away from the spotlight on the Middle East. French Rafale fighters were deployed from a Lithuanian air base where they are stationed as part of a decades-long NATO … Read more

Judge Bars Imminent Removal of D.C. Bike Lanes

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from immediately removing a stretch of bike lanes connecting downtown Washington to the Tidal Basin, halting a plan to rip out the lanes that had been scheduled to begin on Thursday. The decision came amid a flurry of litigation this year challenging various changes President Trump … Read more