Powell’s behind-the-scenes move after Trump’s DOJ opened its criminal probe

Fed Chair Powell addresses DOJ criminal investigation Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed the central bank had been served by the Justice Department in connection with allegations related to congressional testimony on the renovation of the bank’s headquarters. (Credit: Federal Reserve) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell moved quickly … Read more

Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support

QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday. Speaking to a local radio station, Interior Minister John Reimberg urged citizens to observe an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew from March 15-30 in … Read more

Hillary Clinton tells House committee she has “no idea” about Epstein’s criminal activity

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the House Oversight Committee on Thursday that she had “no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal activities. Clinton is sitting for a deposition with members of the committee focused on Epstein. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source link

Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Texas-based career criminal with a lengthy rap sheet is behind bars in Travis County after he was charged with murdering a father of five outside a 7-Eleven in Austin, reviving scrutiny of Travis County District Attorney José Garza and what critics call his controversial prosecutorial record … Read more

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to court in bid to have criminal case dropped on grounds of vindictive prosecution

Washington — Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Thursday as they seek to have human smuggling charges brought against him dismissed on grounds that his prosecution is vindictive. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported to a supermax prison in his home country last year, has argued that he has … Read more