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    Sekulow
    Shocking Evidence in Thwarted Attack Uncovered

    Sekulow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 50:01


    Federal authorities uncovered explosives in the truck of Ayman Ghazali, the suspect who rammed his vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Fortunately, no innocent casualties occurred. The Sekulow team discusses the synagogue attack, FBI Director Kash Patel's statement, the ongoing antisemitic attacks in the U.S., the ACLJ's legal work – and much more.

    The Lawfare Podcast
    Rational Security: The “Stop Cap” Edition

    The Lawfare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 73:17


    This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Kate Klonick, Molly Roberts, and Troy Edwards to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“MisAnthropic.” On Monday, Anthropic filed a civil complaint in the Northern District of California and a petition for hearing at the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit over the Department of Defense's designation of the frontier artificial intelligence company as a “supply chain risk.” The litigation capped off weeks of building tensions between Anthropic and Pentagon officials over the firm's two ethical red lines for the Defense Department and its use of its AI model, Claude, specifically around widespread surveillance of Americans and the use of AI and autonomous weapons. What exactly are the Pentagon's grounds for designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk, and how does Anthropic argue that doing so is inconsistent with the law? And what might the implications be for the AI industry as a whole?“The Mashhadian Candidate.” Fears that Iran would respond to the ongoing Israeli-U.S. military campaign through overseas terrorism have come to a head this week, as reports emerged that U.S. intelligence had detected an encrypted message being transmitted from Iran that may serve as “an operational trigger” for assets sitting outside of the country. What do we know about Iran's involvement in past clandestine operations, including terrorism? And what does it mean that this is all happening at a moment when the Justice Department and FBI have lost so many of their experienced national security personnel?“Maricopa-calypse Now.” Federal investigators have ramped up several inquiries that appear to be aimed at longstanding—and, thus far, unsubstantiated—allegations of fraud in the 2020 election that are particularly popular with President Trump and his closest supporters. Last month, FBI agents executed a search warrant on Fulton County's election office and confiscated ballots and voting equipment used in 2020. Last week, the FBI reportedly subpoenaed records from a conservative Arizona legislator over the state senate's audit of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County. And days later, the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations office (or HSI) requested records from Arizona state officials regarding their own investigations into alleged 2020 malfeasance. What should we make of these developments? And at what point should we be concerned about the federal government's engagement in these sorts of matters in advance of the upcoming 2026 midterms?This week's object lessons are all-consuming. Kate is celebrating online legal analysis by drinking from her Balkinization mug. Troy is lamenting yet another slate of firings at the FBI by drinking from his EX FED mug. Scott, finding himself with unexpected free time at Union Station, devoured Barbara Tuchman's “A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century.” And Molly introduces us to the texturally triggering cherimoya. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Conservative Review with Daniel Horowitz
    The Future of the Right After Trump? State Freedom Caucuses | 3/12/26

    Conservative Review with Daniel Horowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 69:43


    The conservative movement is facing a defining question: What comes after Donald Trump? In this episode, I sit down with State Freedom Caucus Network President Andy Roth to discuss the future of the American Right, the failures of the Republican establishment, and why state-level Freedom Caucus conservatives may be the only path forward. In a very deep discussion, we delve into why the Freedom Caucus is the only long-term strategy beyond Trump, how state Freedom Caucuses are reshaping conservative politics but still face enormous headwinds, and how primaries need to be reformed. Separately, I do a deep dive into how a disastrous new housing bill (HR 6644) will fundamentally alter the housing market, strip local zoning rights, and force unwanted AI data centers and Section 8 housing into deep-red counties. Federal grants will be used to bribe local RINO governments into destroying their own communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rational Security
    The "Stop Cap" Edition

    Rational Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 73:17


    This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Kate Klonick, Molly Roberts, and Troy Edwards to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“MisAnthropic.” On Monday, Anthropic filed a civil complaint in the Northern District of California and a petition for hearing at the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit over the Department of Defense's designation of the frontier artificial intelligence company as a “supply chain risk.” The litigation capped off weeks of building tensions between Anthropic and Pentagon officials over the firm's two ethical red lines for the Defense Department and its use of its AI model, Claude, specifically around widespread surveillance of Americans and the use of AI and autonomous weapons. What exactly are the Pentagon's grounds for designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk, and how does Anthropic argue that doing so is inconsistent with the law? And what might the implications be for the AI industry as a whole?“The Mashhadian Candidate.” Fears that Iran would respond to the ongoing Israeli-U.S. military campaign through overseas terrorism have come to a head this week, as reports emerged that U.S. intelligence had detected an encrypted message being transmitted from Iran that may serve as “an operational trigger” for assets sitting outside of the country. What do we know about Iran's involvement in past clandestine operations, including terrorism? And what does it mean that this is all happening at a moment when the Justice Department and FBI have lost so many of their experienced national security personnel?“Maricopa-calypse Now.” Federal investigators have ramped up several inquiries that appear to be aimed at longstanding—and, thus far, unsubstantiated—allegations of fraud in the 2020 election that are particularly popular with President Trump and his closest supporters. Last month, FBI agents executed a search warrant on Fulton County's election office and confiscated ballots and voting equipment used in 2020. Last week, the FBI reportedly subpoenaed records from a conservative Arizona legislator over the state senate's audit of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County. And days later, the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations office (or HSI) requested records from Arizona state officials regarding their own investigations into alleged 2020 malfeasance. What should we make of these developments? And at what point should we be concerned about the federal government's engagement in these sorts of matters in advance of the upcoming 2026 midterms?This week's object lessons are all-consuming. Kate is celebrating online legal analysis by drinking from her Balkinization mug. Troy is lamenting yet another slate of firings at the FBI by drinking from his EX FED mug. Scott, finding himself with unexpected free time at Union Station, devoured Barbara Tuchman's “A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century.” And Molly introduces us to the texturally triggering cherimoya. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Clark County Today News
    States Split From Federal Vaccine Guidance as CDC Lowers Recommendations

    Clark County Today News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 3:24


    KFF research shows 29 states and DC now reject parts of federal vaccine guidance, following reductions to the CDC's childhood immunization schedule. New alliances and lawsuits highlight political divides over public health. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/twenty-nine-states-and-dc-now-reject-federal-vaccine-guidance/ #vaccines #publichealth #WashingtonState #CDC #childhealth #politics #immunization #news #KFF #WashingtonStandard

    Marchá con Moreno
    Guillermo Moreno en "Córdoba Federal" 11/3/26

    Marchá con Moreno

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 6:20


    Guillermo Moreno con Patricio Luján en "Cordoba Federal" Rio Tercero Córdoba

    Pat Gray Unleashed
    IEDs Thrown at Anti-Islam Protest Outside NYC Mayor's Mansion Probed as ISIS-Inspired Terrorism | 3/10/26

    Pat Gray Unleashed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 100:47


    During dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion — the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — two Pennsylvania men allegedly threw improvised explosive devices toward an anti-Islam rally led by far-right activist Jake Lang. The devices, homemade bombs containing TATP explosives and shrapnel such as nuts, bolts, and screws, were ignited but failed to fully detonate, causing no injuries despite their lethal potential. The incident escalated from a small far-right demonstration against an alleged "Islamic takeover" into clashes with counterprotesters, leading to multiple arrests, including the two suspects. Federal authorities charged the men with terrorism-related offenses, including providing material support to ISIS, after they reportedly cited inspiration from the Islamic State group, and one expressed intent to surpass the impact of the Boston Marathon bombing. WE ALSO COVER: Oil prices continue to rise Pro-Iran propaganda on social media  Zooey Deschanel reviews Crumbl  James Talarico calls out Christians "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" tricked Pat Gray 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:22 The Stock Market 01:32 Oil Reserves from Europe 02:09 Trump on Strait of Hormuz 04:44 AI Clip of B-2 Bomber 10:10 Footage of Iran Attack on Israel 12:32 Sgt. Benjamin Pennington 12:59 Update on Iran from Trump 15:54 Trump's Bill Ultimatum 17:26 Trump on Passing Bills into Law 20:21 Jonathan Karl on Trump's Phone Calls 28:14 Terrorists at Gracie Mansion Protest 34:30 Zohran Mamdani on NYC Attacks 44:58 Jay Clayton on NYC Attacks 49:10 Sleeper Cell Map 51:58 Social Media Post from Mamdani's Wife 57:05 Then and Now: Chuck Schumer 1:06:05 More Clips of James Talarico 1:12:04 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy 1:19:19 U.S.A Wins World Baseball Classic 1:22:14 Zooey Deschanel Crumbl Cookie Review 1:27:14 Gavin Newsom Cannot Answer Questions 1:30:51 Doug Burgum on DC's 4th of July Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Conspiracy Podcast
    WACO: Massacre Part Two - EP 144

    The Conspiracy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 68:32


    www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcastPart Two begins at the edge of the end.After nearly seven weeks of stalemate, tension at Mount Carmel was at a breaking point. Negotiations had stalled. David Koresh claimed he was waiting for a divine sign to finish a manuscript that would reveal God's plan. Federal authorities, running out of patience, approved a tactical endgame.In the early hours of April 19, 1993, the FBI launched its final operation.Armored vehicles breached the compound walls. Tear gas was pumped inside in an effort to force residents out. Sporadic gunfire echoed across the Texas prairie. Then, just after noon, fires ignited in multiple locations within the building. Strong winds pushed the flames fast. Within hours, the Mount Carmel compound was gone.Seventy-six Branch Davidians died, including 25 children. David Koresh was found dead inside.From that moment on, the tragedy became a battleground of narratives.Federal investigations concluded that members of the Branch Davidians set the fires themselves in a coordinated act, citing audio recordings, forensic analysis, and survivor testimony. But critics, survivors, and independent investigators challenged that conclusion. Questions surfaced about the use of tear gas, whether armored vehicles caused structural damage that worsened the blaze, and why firefighters were held back during the critical early minutes.The episode dives deep into the most persistent Waco conspiracy theories: claims of government-started fires, alleged cover-ups, disputed ballistic evidence, and debates over whether the siege violated federal law. It also explores the broader cultural fallout — including how the events at Waco became a rallying cry for anti-government extremism and influenced Timothy McVeigh, who bombed Oklahoma City exactly two years later.Part Two examines the final hours, the unanswered questions, and why Waco remains one of the most debated government operations in U.S. history.

    The Other Side: Mississippi Today’s Political Podcast
    Barnes says voting rights are under attack on state and federal levels with legislation

    The Other Side: Mississippi Today’s Political Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 17:56


    Sonya Williams Barnes, state policy director for the Southern Poverty Law Center in Mississippi, says the "SHIELD Act" being considered by state lawmakers would be an impediment for Mississippi voters and is a solution in search of a problem. The measure is being promoted as preventing non-U.S. citizens from voting in Mississippi, but Barnes notes it's already illegal for non citizens to vote, the state already has voter ID laws and the new proposal would only make it harder for citizens to vote, particularly senior citizens, rural residents and people who have recently been married and changed their names.

    Beyond The Horizon
    The SDNY And Their Pathetic Behavior When It Comes To Jeffrey Epstein

    Beyond The Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 31:08 Transcription Available


    For years, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) possessed extensive evidence connected to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation but failed to act decisively, allowing the case to languish despite mounting allegations and investigative material. Federal agents had gathered witness statements, victim accounts, travel records, and financial evidence that painted a clear picture of a long-running trafficking enterprise involving underage girls. Yet despite the gravity of the allegations and the scope of the evidence, the SDNY did not bring charges for years, leaving Epstein free to continue operating within elite social and financial circles. Critics argue that this delay represents one of the most glaring failures of federal prosecution in recent memory. In their view, the evidence was not merely suggestive — it was substantial and deeply troubling, raising serious questions about why federal prosecutors waited so long before pursuing a full criminal case.The eventual indictment of Epstein in 2019 only intensified scrutiny of the SDNY's earlier inaction. By that point, victims had spent years fighting to be heard while Epstein moved freely among wealthy and powerful associates. Observers and advocates for the victims have argued that the SDNY's delay allowed critical evidence to grow stale, witnesses to disperse, and the broader network surrounding Epstein to remain unexamined for far too long. The situation fueled suspicions that Epstein's immense wealth and influential connections may have contributed to the reluctance to move forward sooner. Whether the delay stemmed from bureaucratic caution, prosecutorial hesitation, or something more troubling, the outcome was the same: a powerful predator operated for years while federal authorities who possessed significant evidence failed to bring him to justice in a timely manner.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep558: 14. Guest: Jessica Winkle Headline: Bias and Conflict of Interest in Climate Science Manuals Summary: Professor Jessica Winkle details controversy surrounding the federal judicial manual's climate chapter. She highlights significant conflicts o

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 8:57


    14. Guest: Jessica Winkle Headline: Bias and Conflict of Interest in Climate Science Manuals Summary: Professor Jessica Winkle details controversy surrounding the federal judicial manual's climate chapter. She highlights significant conflicts of interest and the use of biased, non-neutral rhetoric intended for judges. (15)1953 MOSSADEQH TRIAL

    The Tara Show
    H1: Shock & Awe 2.0: Iran Hit, ISIS Bomb Plot, and Trump's War Plan

    The Tara Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 31:03


    The U.S. has struck 3,000 targets in Iran in the first week, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the campaign is just beginning. With U.S. and Israeli air superiority, heavier conventional bombing is expected as the mission aims to dismantle Iran's missile program and military leadership. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says the war ends only with unconditional surrender. But that's not the only story: a terror incident near Gracie Mansion, media controversy, and sweeping government cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency are all fueling a massive political showdown. Summary: The United States has carried out an aggressive opening phase of its war campaign against Iran, striking roughly 3,000 targets in the first week. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, American and Israeli air forces now dominate the skies, allowing the next phase of the operation to expand into large-scale conventional bombing using heavy munitions. Support for the war among Americans remains high—polling suggests roughly 76% support the campaign if it remains short and decisive. The main goals being discussed include eliminating Iran's nuclear ambitions, destroying its ballistic missile program, and crippling its military leadership. President Donald Trump has been clear about the desired outcome: unconditional surrender or the complete dismantling of Iran's ability to wage war. Some political figures, including Lindsey Graham, are already speculating that geopolitical shifts could follow, including potential changes in places like Cuba. The debate in Washington has also reignited questions about presidential war powers. Legal scholar Jonathan Turley argues historical precedent supports presidential authority to initiate hostilities, while critics in Congress say the administration should have sought broader authorization. Meanwhile, controversy erupted in New York after an explosive device was thrown during protests near Gracie Mansion. Early media reports suggested one narrative, but later details pointed to suspects allegedly linked to extremist sympathies, intensifying political and media disputes. Beyond foreign policy, the administration's domestic agenda is also making waves. Data suggests the federal workforce has shrunk significantly under the government downsizing efforts led by the Department of Government Efficiency, part of a broader push to reduce federal bureaucracy. Key Takeaways The U.S. has struck 3,000 Iranian targets in the first week of fighting. Pete Hegseth says larger conventional bombing campaigns are coming next. Polls show 76% public support if the conflict remains short. Donald Trump says the war ends only with unconditional surrender. A terror-related incident near Gracie Mansion triggered media and political controversy. Federal workforce reductions tied to the Department of Government Efficiency are shrinking the size of government. Topic Tags: Iran War, Trump Administration, U.S. Military Strategy, Terror Incident, Government Reform, Global Politics

    The Imprint Weekly
    The Future of Federal Research on Youth and Families

    The Imprint Weekly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 36:32


    On this week's episode we talk to Naomi Goldstein, who for nearly two decades led the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). We discussed the way that the federal government decides what to research and how it gets the job done. And why she thinks the Trump administration's recent decision to decentralize research at ACF is a mistake. Naomi Goldstein was the deputy assistant secretary for planning, research, and evaluation at the Administration for Children and Families. She is currently a nurse at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Reading RoomRestructuring on the Horizon for ACF's Research Branchhttps://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/restructuring-on-the-horizon-for-acfs-research-branch/271096Happy Birthday OPRE!https://acf.gov/archive/opre/blog/2024/08/birthday2024

    Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt
    Nikki Schultek – Chronic Infections & The Alzheimer's Pathobiome: The Hidden Pathogens Driving Neurodegeneration

    Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 49:57


    What if Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, and even psychiatric symptoms are not random but driven by hidden infections? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with research scientist and Lyme survivor Nikki Schultek to explore the infection hypothesis behind chronic disease. After battling years of misdiagnosed symptoms including asthma flares, interstitial cystitis, arrhythmias, neurological decline, and suspected MS, Nikki uncovered a complex web of infections including Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Epstein-Barr virus, and more. Now founder of the Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative, Nikki is leading a global consortium investigating how stealth pathogens may trigger neurodegeneration, immune dysfunction, and dementia. This conversation dives into intracellular infections, the Herxheimer reaction, amyloid as an antimicrobial response, sterile brain autopsies, precision medicine, and why federal health agencies are finally acknowledging Lyme disease as a serious public health crisis. If you or someone you love is dealing with chronic Lyme, long COVID, autoimmune illness, or cognitive decline, this episode may change how you see disease. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 3:15 Asthma, air hunger, and early misdiagnoses 8:40 From interstitial cystitis to suspected multiple sclerosis 14:30 Discovering intracellular infections and Chlamydia pneumoniae 18:45 Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia and the whack-a-mole effect 24:10 The Pathobiome concept and microbial imbalance 27:30 Alzheimer's disease and the infection hypothesis 32:00 Sterile brain autopsies and spinal fluid research 35:20 Amyloid plaque as an antimicrobial defense mechanism 41:00 APOE4, genetics, and infection susceptibility 44:30 Federal recognition of Lyme disease and future funding Resources Mentioned: Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative - https://alzheimerspathobiome.org ILADS - https://www.ilads.org ILADS Education Foundation - https://www.iladef.org Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - https://www.pcom.edu Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. _______________________________The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.comCheck out Dr. K's Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeUse the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

    Estadão Notícias
    Master e a questão fundamental: por que Moraes tratava com Vorcaro? | Estadão Analisa

    Estadão Notícias

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 54:30


    No “Estadão Analisa” desta segunda-feira, 09, Carlos Andreazza fala sobre o caso Master e as possíveis relações entre Alexandre de Moraes e Daniel Vorcaro, o ministro do STF nega contatos, mas falas da esposa de Moraes, que enfraquecem a versão do próprio marido, que alega que os prints dos textos enviados pelo banqueiro a seus interlocutores foram armazenados em pastas junto com os contatos das pessoas que os receberam e, depois, entregues à CPI do INSS. Uma reportagem do Estadão mostra como funciona a investigação da organização das pastas com arquivos encontrados no celular do banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro. Segundo apuração, o aplicativo segue uma lógica de programação considerada básica na engenharia de dados e que foi aplicada no desenvolvimento do programa criado pela própria Polícia Federal há mais de dez anos para processamento e análise de dados extraídos de dispositivos eletrônicos, colocando ainda mais dúvidas sobre o assunto. Assine por R$1,90/mês e tenha acesso ilimitado ao conteúdo do Estadão. Acesse: https://bit.ly/oferta-estadaoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Employee Survival Guide
    Employers Intentionally and Illegally Void Employee Federal Rights by Contract: Thomas v. EOTech, LLC

    Employee Survival Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 19:35 Transcription Available


    Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.A single checkbox on day one can set a legal time bomb you never see coming. We trace how a standard 180‑day lawsuit clause in employment onboarding ran straight into the guardrails Congress built for workplace civil rights—and why the Fourth Circuit said you can't squeeze a 270‑day federal process into a 180‑day corporate box. Using Thomas v. EOTech, decided just days ago, we walk through the timeline math, the EEOC's role, and the reason conciliation is supposed to come before courtroom battle.We break down the two‑step structure at the core of Title VII and the ADEA: a 180–300 day charging window that flexes under cooperative federalism, followed by a 90‑day right‑to‑sue period. Then we show how a private countdown collides with that sequence, pressuring employees to “lawyer up” during conciliation and nudging the EEOC to chase the wrong cases just to beat a clock. Along the way, we dismantle the precedents EOTech leaned on, explaining why arbitration policy under the FAA and bargaining frameworks under the Railway Labor Act do not translate to the individual protections and nationwide uniformity of federal civil rights enforcement.There's a sharp turn on state law too. While the federal claims are revived, Maryland's Sicone standard allowed a shortened period in principle, and a briefing misstep doomed the state claim. We talk bargaining power, public policy, and how small choices in appellate strategy can decide big outcomes. If you've ever scrolled past HR legalese, this story will change how you read every clause—from limitations periods to other boilerplate that might already be on borrowed time.Listen for practical takeaways on timelines, documentation, and when to seek help, plus a candid look at what this ruling signals for contracts across the country. If the insights land, follow the show, share this episode with a colleague, and leave a quick review so more workers and managers learn what those checkboxes really mean. If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will inform other listeners you found the content on this podcast is important in the area of employment law in the United States. For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer: For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice.

    Federal Drive with Tom Temin
    Federal cybersecurity leaders look to AI to thwart cyber adversaries using the same AI technology

    Federal Drive with Tom Temin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 7:47


    Federal cybersecurity leaders say they're looking to artificial intelligence to help thwart cyber adversaries who are increasingly using AI themselves. Gharun Lacy is the deputy assistant secretary of state for cyber and technology within the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security. And Joseph Aguayo is the deputy chief information security officer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. They talked with Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday. Lacy speaks first.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    CP Newswatch: Canada's Top Stories
    Federal byelections, Iran's supreme leader, Alberta-Saskatchewan wind warnings

    CP Newswatch: Canada's Top Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 4:14


    For the latest and most important news of the day | https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca To watch daily news videos, follow us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@CdnPress The Canadian Press on X (formerly Twitter) | https://twitter.com/CdnPressNews The Canadian Press on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/showcase/98791543

    The Epstein Chronicles
    The SDNY And Their Pathetic Behavior When It Comes To Jeffrey Epstein

    The Epstein Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 31:08 Transcription Available


    For years, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) possessed extensive evidence connected to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation but failed to act decisively, allowing the case to languish despite mounting allegations and investigative material. Federal agents had gathered witness statements, victim accounts, travel records, and financial evidence that painted a clear picture of a long-running trafficking enterprise involving underage girls. Yet despite the gravity of the allegations and the scope of the evidence, the SDNY did not bring charges for years, leaving Epstein free to continue operating within elite social and financial circles. Critics argue that this delay represents one of the most glaring failures of federal prosecution in recent memory. In their view, the evidence was not merely suggestive — it was substantial and deeply troubling, raising serious questions about why federal prosecutors waited so long before pursuing a full criminal case.The eventual indictment of Epstein in 2019 only intensified scrutiny of the SDNY's earlier inaction. By that point, victims had spent years fighting to be heard while Epstein moved freely among wealthy and powerful associates. Observers and advocates for the victims have argued that the SDNY's delay allowed critical evidence to grow stale, witnesses to disperse, and the broader network surrounding Epstein to remain unexamined for far too long. The situation fueled suspicions that Epstein's immense wealth and influential connections may have contributed to the reluctance to move forward sooner. Whether the delay stemmed from bureaucratic caution, prosecutorial hesitation, or something more troubling, the outcome was the same: a powerful predator operated for years while federal authorities who possessed significant evidence failed to bring him to justice in a timely manner.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

    Os Pingos nos Is
    PF analisa dados de Vorcaro e contatos com autoridades

    Os Pingos nos Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 118:57


    Confira os destaques de Os Pingos nos Is desta sexta-feira (06):Registros de agenda, e-mails e mensagens de Daniel Vorcaro indicam uma possível relação do banqueiro com autoridades de alto escalão em Brasília. Segundo informações divulgadas pela imprensa, a investigação da Polícia Federal aponta contatos frequentes com políticos, magistrados e empresários, além de indícios de pagamentos ligados à proximidade com o banqueiro.Documentos obtidos pela Jovem Pan mostram que o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro teria gasto ao menos R$ 390 milhões em festas e viagens de luxo em pouco mais de dois anos. No mesmo período, o Banco Master captava bilhões de reais em CDBs de investidores garantidos pelo Fundo Garantidor de Créditos.Documentos revelam que o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro gastou mais de R$ 9 milhões em viagens internacionais e festas de luxo em apenas um mês de 2024. Entre os gastos estariam locação de embarcações, voos privados, cachês de bandas, produção de eventos e suítes para convidados. A oposição pediu esclarecimentos da Polícia Federal e do Ministério da Justiça sobre a suposta tentativa de suicídio de Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, apontado como “sicário” do banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro. Preso em operação contra o Banco Master, ele foi encontrado desacordado na carceragem da PF em Belo Horizonte e levado em estado grave ao hospital. O presidente do Tribunal Superior do Trabalho, ministro Luiz Philippe Vieira de Mello Filho, criticou os chamados “penduricalhos” no serviço público. Em entrevista ao Estadão, ele disse esperar que o debate leve a uma remuneração única na magistratura. O ministro também classificou como “insensata” e “ofensiva à sociedade” a defesa de novos adicionais feita pela juíza aposentada Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares. O Judiciário determinou a abertura de investigação para apurar o vazamento de supostas informações sigilosas extraídas do celular do banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro. A decisão atende a um pedido da defesa, que afirma que nem os advogados tinham acesso ao conteúdo divulgado. Segundo os advogados, o material foi entregue apenas em 3 de março e lacrado para preservar o sigilo. Durante análise no Os Pingos nos Is, foi discutida a fala de Donald Trump sobre a possibilidade de um novo líder no Irã em meio ao conflito no Oriente Médio. Direto de Tel Aviv, o analista André Leist relatou a situação em Israel, com sirenes de alerta e redução recente nos ataques iranianos. Ele também avaliou o enfraquecimento do regime iraniano após ataques contra estruturas militares. Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

    Tech Path Podcast
    Will Prediction Markets Be Banned?

    Tech Path Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 26:23 Transcription Available


    Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are rapidly expanding—with over $63 billion in 2025 volume—and are increasingly likely to reach the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) by 2026–2027. A legal battle is brewing between platforms arguing they are federally regulated "event contracts" (via CFTC) and state regulators labeling them illegal gambling.Guest: Ryan VanGrack, VP of Legal and Global Head of Litigation at Coinbase00:00 intro00:09 Private Market Exposure00:44 Investing in Polymarket vs Kalshi01:49 USDC Yields & No Fees02:50 A.I. Agents Will Look For Lowest Fees03:50 Chris Christie vs Prediction Markets04:29 Quacks Like Gary Gensler06:09 Sportsbook vs Derivatives07:40 Federal vs State Regulators08:39 Kalshi Contract Outrage12:18 War Markets?13:46 Social Utility16:20 Insider Trading & Manipulation16:57 It's Already Being Policed18:15 New Tax on Losses if States Win20:03 LIGHTNING ROUND#Crypto #Polymarket #Kalshi~Will Prediction Markets Be Banned?

    3 em 1
    Vorcaro chega a presídio federal / Toffoli diz não ter acessado dados

    3 em 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 121:44


    No 3 em 1 desta sexta-feira (06), o destaque foi o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, que chegou ao Instituto de Medicina Legal (IML) de Brasília após ser transferido em aeronave da Polícia Federal. O exame de corpo de delito faz parte do procedimento antes de sua entrada no sistema penitenciário federal de segurança máxima. A prisão de Vorcaro ocorreu no âmbito das investigações envolvendo o Banco Master e é analisada pelo STF. Após passar pelo exame no IML, Daniel Vorcaro foi levado para a Penitenciária Federal de Segurança Máxima, em Brasília. Preso no âmbito das investigações do caso Banco Master, ele ficará inicialmente em isolamento por cerca de 20 dias em uma cela individual, conforme protocolo do sistema prisional federal. O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal, Dias Toffoli, afirmou que não teve acesso ao material da quebra de sigilo do celular de Daniel Vorcaro enquanto era relator do caso Banco Master. Segundo nota divulgada pelo magistrado, os dados extraídos dos aparelhos só chegaram ao STF após a redistribuição do processo, quando o ministro André Mendonça assumiu a relatoria. O senador Carlos Viana (Podemos-MG), presidente da CPMI do INSS, anunciou que apresentará um requerimento para convidar o ministro Flávio Dino, do STF, a prestar esclarecimentos no Congresso. O pedido ocorre após decisão do magistrado de suspender a quebra de sigilo bancário e fiscal de Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, o Lulinha, e de outra investigada pela comissão. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmou que só aceitará negociar com o Irã após uma “rendição incondicional” do regime iraniano. Segundo o republicano, qualquer acordo dependeria do fim de ataques contra forças americanas e aliados, além da interrupção de programas militares considerados ameaçadores. A declaração ocorre em meio à escalada de tensões no Oriente Médio. A defesa de Daniel Vorcaro solicitou ao Supremo Tribunal Federal a abertura de uma investigação sobre o vazamento de mensagens extraídas de seu celular. Segundo os advogados, parte do material divulgado pela imprensa pode ter sido editado ou tirado de contexto. O pedido inclui a identificação de todos que tiveram acesso aos dados apreendidos no caso Banco Master. O ministro André Mendonça, do STF, determinou que a CPMI do INSS devolva os dados da quebra de sigilo do celular de Daniel Vorcaro, dono do Banco Master. Segundo o magistrado, o compartilhamento do material com a comissão não autorizava o vazamento das informações. Mendonça também determinou a abertura de inquérito para investigar a divulgação indevida do conteúdo. O vice-presidente nacional do PSDB e presidente da executiva estadual do partido em São Paulo, Paulo Serra, afirmou em entrevista que o partido passa por um processo de reestruturação e pretende recuperar protagonismo político nas eleições de 2026. Ele também comentou a abertura da janela partidária, os erros estratégicos do PSDB nos últimos anos e o cenário de polarização na política brasileira. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 em 1
    Vorcaro chega a presídio federal / Toffoli diz não ter acessado dados

    3 em 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 121:44


    No 3 em 1 desta sexta-feira (06), o destaque foi o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, que chegou ao Instituto de Medicina Legal (IML) de Brasília após ser transferido em aeronave da Polícia Federal. O exame de corpo de delito faz parte do procedimento antes de sua entrada no sistema penitenciário federal de segurança máxima. A prisão de Vorcaro ocorreu no âmbito das investigações envolvendo o Banco Master e é analisada pelo STF. Após passar pelo exame no IML, Daniel Vorcaro foi levado para a Penitenciária Federal de Segurança Máxima, em Brasília. Preso no âmbito das investigações do caso Banco Master, ele ficará inicialmente em isolamento por cerca de 20 dias em uma cela individual, conforme protocolo do sistema prisional federal. O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal, Dias Toffoli, afirmou que não teve acesso ao material da quebra de sigilo do celular de Daniel Vorcaro enquanto era relator do caso Banco Master. Segundo nota divulgada pelo magistrado, os dados extraídos dos aparelhos só chegaram ao STF após a redistribuição do processo, quando o ministro André Mendonça assumiu a relatoria. O senador Carlos Viana (Podemos-MG), presidente da CPMI do INSS, anunciou que apresentará um requerimento para convidar o ministro Flávio Dino, do STF, a prestar esclarecimentos no Congresso. O pedido ocorre após decisão do magistrado de suspender a quebra de sigilo bancário e fiscal de Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, o Lulinha, e de outra investigada pela comissão. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmou que só aceitará negociar com o Irã após uma “rendição incondicional” do regime iraniano. Segundo o republicano, qualquer acordo dependeria do fim de ataques contra forças americanas e aliados, além da interrupção de programas militares considerados ameaçadores. A declaração ocorre em meio à escalada de tensões no Oriente Médio. A defesa de Daniel Vorcaro solicitou ao Supremo Tribunal Federal a abertura de uma investigação sobre o vazamento de mensagens extraídas de seu celular. Segundo os advogados, parte do material divulgado pela imprensa pode ter sido editado ou tirado de contexto. O pedido inclui a identificação de todos que tiveram acesso aos dados apreendidos no caso Banco Master. O ministro André Mendonça, do STF, determinou que a CPMI do INSS devolva os dados da quebra de sigilo do celular de Daniel Vorcaro, dono do Banco Master. Segundo o magistrado, o compartilhamento do material com a comissão não autorizava o vazamento das informações. Mendonça também determinou a abertura de inquérito para investigar a divulgação indevida do conteúdo. O vice-presidente nacional do PSDB e presidente da executiva estadual do partido em São Paulo, Paulo Serra, afirmou em entrevista que o partido passa por um processo de reestruturação e pretende recuperar protagonismo político nas eleições de 2026. Ele também comentou a abertura da janela partidária, os erros estratégicos do PSDB nos últimos anos e o cenário de polarização na política brasileira. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legacy Lawyers
    New Federal Reporting Rule for Real Estate? What You Need to Know [Ep. 127]

    Legacy Lawyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 37:58


    A new federal reporting rule is changing how some real estate transactions are reported to the government. But what does it actually mean for homeowners and estate planning?In this episode of the Legacy Lawyers Podcast, we break down FinCEN's new real estate reporting requirements, why the rule exists, and which property transfers are typically exempt. We also explain how real estate owned through entities like LLCs may be treated differently.If you own property or are planning your estate, this episode will help you understand what to know moving forward.

    Jornal da Manhã
    Jornal da Manhã - 07/03/2026 | Vorcaro transferido para presídio federal / Trump eleva tensão com Irã

    Jornal da Manhã

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 241:30


    Confira as últimas notícias do Jornal da Manhã deste sábado (07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Solar Maverick Podcast
    SMP 267: Sunvoy: Software Built to Help Solar Installers Scale

    Solar Maverick Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 38:07


    Episode Summary: In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan sits down with Hervé Billet, CEO and co-founder of Sunvoy, the first white-label customer portal and fleet management app built by solar installers for solar installers. Hervé shares his entrepreneurial journey, from helping design Belgium's first solar car to building and selling a solar installation company in the U.S., and now leading Sunvoy. The conversation covers what solar companies need to do to create long-term enterprise value, how branding and systems drive successful exits, and why clean accounting, process, and operational discipline matter if you want to sell a business. Benoy and Hervé also discuss how Sunvoy helps installers improve operations by bringing critical project and O&M data into one place, reducing time spent hunting for information and improving the customer experience. They also explore current solar industry trends, including the shift toward Third Party Ownership (“TPOs”) and leases, rising electricity prices as a driver of solar adoption, technology improvements in solar hardware and storage, and why installer-built software creates a real competitive advantage.   Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Hervé Billet As the CEO of Sunvoy, I'm committed to empowering solar businesses with innovative technology that streamlines operations and enhances customer experience. Sunvoy is the first white-label customer portal and fleet management app, built by solar installers for solar installers. Our platform simplifies the complexities of running a solar business, enabling companies to scale efficiently with seamless integration and effortless results. Sunvoy offers powerful tools to manage solar fleets, automate communication, and deliver an exceptional customer journey, helping companies thrive in an increasingly competitive market. Previously, I served as the CEO of Ipsun Solar, where we revolutionized the residential and commercial solar market by enabling customers to own their power, reduce their utility bills, and add value to their properties through clean, renewable energy. Ipsun Solar, a B-Corporation, was known for its commitment to sustainability, being part of the Amicus and Amicus O&M networks, and serving as a certified Tesla Powerwall installer. Before venturing into the solar industry, I worked at Accenture, where I consulted with Fortune 500 companies, U.S. Federal agencies, and large non-profits. My projects included: Calculating Greenhouse Gas emissions for the U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters. Business development for Accenture's Sustainability Services. Leading digital implementation teams for organizations like Goodwill Industries International. Providing strategic support to global institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, UNICEF, United Nations, and U.S. Department of Labor. At 21, I co-founded my first company, Solar Team, an initiative to showcase the power of solar energy through solar-powered vehicles. This early venture sparked my enduring passion for renewable energy and continues to inspire my work today.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/   Hervé Billet Website: https://sunvoy.com/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hervebilliet/      Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.

    John Williams
    What led to the removal of Kristi Noem as DHS secretary

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026


    Christopher Parente, Partner, Cheronis & Parente, joins John Williams to talk about how former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s testimony earlier in the week about his client, Marimar Martinez, who was shot by Federal agents last October, possibly contributed to Noem being removed from her position leading DHS.

    Os Pingos nos Is
    Vorcaro é transferido para presídio / Mensagens citam Lula

    Os Pingos nos Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 119:47


    Confira os destaques de Os Pingos nos Is desta quinta-feira (05):O banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, investigado no caso do Banco Master, foi transferido do Centro de Detenção Provisória de Guarulhos para a Penitenciária 2 de Potim, no interior de São Paulo. Segundo o sistema prisional, ele e o cunhado Fabiano Zettel foram inicialmente colocados em celas de isolamento, procedimento padrão para detentos recém-chegados.Mensagens atribuídas ao banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro indicam que ele teria comemorado uma reunião com o presidente Lula no Palácio do Planalto, em dezembro de 2024. Segundo os diálogos, o encontro teria ocorrido fora da agenda pública e envolvido conversas sobre a situação do Banco Master. A Polícia Federal abriu um inquérito para investigar a morte de Luiz Felipe Machado de Moraes Mourão, apontado como ligado ao esquema do Banco Master. Ele havia sido preso na operação Compliance Zero e era suspeito de monitorar e ameaçar adversários do banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro.Mensagens obtidas durante as investigações do caso Banco Master indicam que o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro teria discutido uma parceria de cerca de R$ 50 mil com um site para melhorar sua imagem na internet. Segundo os diálogos revelados, o acordo envolveria a publicação de conteúdos positivos e a retirada de matérias negativas. Documentos analisados pela CPMI do INSS indicam que dirigentes do Centrão, como Antonio Rueda e Ciro Nogueira, teriam viajado em aeronaves ligadas ao banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro. As informações fazem parte das investigações que apuram possíveis conexões políticas envolvendo o caso do Banco Master. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmou que pretende se envolver no processo de escolha do próximo líder supremo do Irã. Segundo ele, a sucessão de Ali Khamenei pode definir os rumos do conflito no Oriente Médio e impactar diretamente a relação com os Estados Unidos. A Primeira Turma do Supremo Tribunal Federal formou unanimidade para manter o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro preso no 19º Batalhão da Polícia Militar do Distrito Federal, conhecido como “Papudinha”. Os ministros rejeitaram o pedido da defesa para que Bolsonaro cumprisse a pena em prisão domiciliar por motivos de saúde. O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal, Flávio Dino, decidiu estender a anulação das quebras de sigilo aprovadas pela CPMI do INSS para outros investigados, incluindo Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, o Lulinha. A decisão ocorre após pedido da defesa de investigados que questionaram o procedimento de votação dos requerimentos na comissão. O Supremo Tribunal Federal discute a possibilidade de impedimento do ministro Dias Toffoli no julgamento relacionado ao caso Banco Master. A Segunda Turma da Corte deve analisar no próximo dia 13 a manutenção da prisão do banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, em decisão que pode gerar novo desgaste dentro do STF. Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

    O Antagonista
    Cortes do Papo - Alexandre de Moraes sob pressão

    O Antagonista

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 12:13


    Oposição começa nova onda de pedidos de impeachment contra o ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal, Alexandre de Moraes.Josias Teófilo, Duda Teixeira e Carlos Graieb comentam. Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os principais acontecimentos do   dia com análises críticas e aprofundadas sobre a política brasileira e seus bastidores.     Apresentado por Madeleine Lacsko, o programa traz contexto e opinião sobre os temas mais quentes da atualidade.     Com foco em jornalismo, eleições e debate, é um espaço essencial para quem busca informação de qualidade.     Ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira às 18h.    Apoie o jornalismo independente. Assine O Antagonista e Crusoé com 10% via Pix ou Google Pay:   https://assine.oantagonista.com.br/  Siga O Antagonista no X:  https://x.com/o_antagonista   Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp. Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais.  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2SurQHLHQbI5yJN344  Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br #AlexandreDeMoraes #STF #PoliticaBrasil #NoticiasUrgentes #Brasil2026 #LiberdadeDeExpressao #Justiça #CongressoNacional #DireitaBrasil #BastidoresDaPolitica

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    What led to the removal of Kristi Noem as DHS secretary

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026


    Christopher Parente, Partner, Cheronis & Parente, joins John Williams to talk about how former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s testimony earlier in the week about his client, Marimar Martinez, who was shot by Federal agents last October, possibly contributed to Noem being removed from her position leading DHS.

    Trump on Trial
    Trump Election Interference Trial Begins: Federal Case Against Former President Now Underway in Washington D.C.

    Trump on Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 3:49 Transcription Available


    I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching courtrooms turn into battlegrounds, but here we are in early March 2026, and the trials involving Donald Trump are heating up like never before. Just days ago, on March 4, the federal election interference case kicked off in Washington, D.C., under U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. Special Counsel Jack Smith, leading the charge, accuses Trump of a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results—think fake electors, pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to alter the vote count, and pushing sham investigations through the Justice Department, all while the January 6 riot unfolded at the Capitol. Trump pleaded not guilty back in 2023, calling it political persecution, but now, with jury selection underway, his legal team, including attorneys John Lauro and Todd Blanche, is fighting tooth and nail.Flash back to that tense August 2023 hearing where it all ramped up. Trump's lawyers begged Judge Chutkan for an April 2026 start date—ironically, just weeks from now—citing 11.6 million pages of discovery evidence, everything from National Archives documents to Truth Social posts and House January 6 Committee transcripts. They claimed it was like reviewing stacks as tall as eight Washington Monuments, and rushing it would be a miscarriage of justice, denying Trump effective counsel. Lauro even accused Smith of turning it into a show trial. But Chutkan shot that down, setting March 4, 2024, as the date, saying it balanced preparation time with the public's right to a speedy trial. She told Lauro point-blank, you're not getting two more years. Prosecutors like Molly Gaston pushed back hard, noting 65% of those pages were duplicates or already public, with key docs front-loaded for quick review.It's not just D.C. Overlapping chaos: In New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's hush money case, tied to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, was slated for late March 2024 but has dragged with appeals. Down in Georgia, Fulton County DA Fani Willis wants Trump and co-defendants like Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and David Shafer in court over 41 counts of election interference—her team requested March 4, 2024, too. And don't forget Florida's classified documents mess at Mar-a-Lago, where Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, pushed it to May 2024. Trump's strategy? Delay, delay, delay—hoping a 2024 win lets him pardon himself on federal charges, though state cases like New York's and Georgia's are bulletproof.These past few days, whispers from ABC News and Courthouse News suggest sealed proceedings from 2022-2023 are resurfacing, with Trump's team fighting grand jury testimony from 14 witnesses. Politico reported the stark clash: Smith gunning for January 2024, Trump eyeing post-election limbo. As of today, March 6, the D.C. trial's in full swing, witnesses lining up, and Trump's Truth Social rants risking contempt under Chutkan's protective order against inflammatory statements. The stakes? Subverting democracy versus a former president's right to a fair shot. History's watching every gavel bang.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 em 1
    Vorcaro e Zettel são transferidos de presídio / Quebra de sigilo de Lulinha

    3 em 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 120:18


    No 3 em 1 desta quinta-feira (05), o destaque foi a CPMI do INSS, que aprovou a quebra de sigilo de Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, conhecido como Lulinha, revelando movimentação de R$ 19,5 milhões nos últimos quatro anos. A defesa do filho do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) afirmou que as fontes de renda são “legítimas”. Reportagem de André Anelli. O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal André Mendonça destacou indícios de suposto envolvimento de integrantes do “alto escalão da República” no esquema de Daniel Vorcaro. A investigação também aponta que o senador Ciro Nogueira, presidente do Progressistas (PP), e Antonio Rueda, presidente do União Brasil, voaram no helicóptero do empresário. Reportagem: Beatriz Souza. A Polícia Federal abriu um inquérito para apurar as circunstâncias da tentativa de suicídio de Luiz Phillipi Mourão, o ‘Sicário' de Daniel Vorcaro. O senador Carlos Viana (Podemos), presidente da CPMI do INSS, defendeu que é preciso investigar se houve queima de arquivo no episódio. Além disso, Vorcaro está em isolamento numa prisão no interior de São Paulo, a Penitenciária 2 de Potim. Reportagem: André Anelli. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmou ter participação na escolha do novo líder do Irã, destacando a influência norte-americana na sucessão do país. Em outra movimentação de governo, o líder dos EUA demitiu a secretária de Segurança Interna, Kristi Noem. O mandatário deve substituir a funcionária por um senador de Oklahoma. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. O governo da Rússia, liderado pelo presidente Vladimir Putin, afirmou que os Estados Unidos e Israel tentam arrastar países árabes contra o Irã para um conflito generalizado. O governo russo declarou que não vê sinais de fim de uma desaceleração da guerra no Oriente Médio. Reportagem: Luca Bassani. O vice-presidente Geraldo Alckmin (PSB) deixará o comando do Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria, Comércio e Serviços no dia 4 de abril, para manter o foco nas eleições de 2026. O mandatário da pasta pode permanecer no cargo de vice-presidente da República, mas a legislação exige o afastamento do ministério para a disputa eleitoral. A Polícia Federal deflagrou uma operação para desarticular uma quadrilha que comercializava ilegalmente informações de magistrados do Supremo Tribunal Federal. Com cinco presos temporariamente em Alagoas, São Paulo e Tocantins, a ação foi autorizada pelo ministro Alexandre de Moraes, um dos alvos do grupo. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. O Supremo Tribunal Federal marcou para sexta-feira (13) o julgamento de Daniel Vorcaro pela Segunda Turma da Corte. Nos bastidores, magistrados defendem o impedimento de Dias Toffoli para amenizar o desgaste gerado e preservar a imagem institucional. O presidente Lula (PT) elogiou a aprovação da PEC da Segurança Pública pela Câmara dos Deputados nesta etapa legislativa. O mandatário do país prevê um reforço significativo no orçamento do setor com o uso de recursos provenientes das bets. O texto segue para o Senado Federal. A Procuradoria-Geral da República pediu ao Supremo Tribunal Federal o arquivamento do inquérito das joias sauditas envolvendo o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro. Em seu parecer, o procurador-geral da República, Paulo Gonet, alega falta de lei clara que caracterize crime de peculato no episódio. O Supremo Tribunal Federal decidiu, por unanimidade, manter a prisão do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro na Papudinha. Os magistrados apoiaram a decisão do ministro Alexandre de Moraes e se manifestaram contra o pedido de prisão domiciliar feito pela defesa. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Verdict with Ted Cruz
    BONUS POD: Dems Scream DISMANTLE DHS dispite Iranian Terror Concerns plus FBI Follow the Antifa Funding Streams

    Verdict with Ted Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 18:12 Transcription Available


    1. Democrats and DHS/ICE Some Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, are discussing abolishing ICE and even dismantling the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Democrats want major restrictions on ICE operations, such as: Requiring judicial warrants for arrests Banning face masks for agents Requiring body cameras Restricting enforcement at “sensitive locations” (hospitals, schools, polling sites) 2. These Proposals are: Unsafe, claiming they would create “safe havens” for criminals. Preventing ICE arrests at polling sites is unnecessary because non‑citizens cannot vote under federal law. Dismantling DHS would eliminate major agencies such as: CBP (Customs and Border Protection) ICE TSA FEMA Coast Guard Secret Service USCIS (Immigration Services) 3. FBI and Antifa Investigation Claims The FBI is conducting financial investigations into Antifa. Investigators have uncovered funding streams tied to Antifa activities. Some funding might flow through US‑based nonprofits, tax‑exempt groups, or even foreign sources. Patel is quoted saying more information will be released in the coming months. 4. Mention of Prior Cases Arrests connected to Antifa‑related violence in multiple states. A Federal trial in Texas involving alleged attacks on ICE personnel. Incidents related to the “Cop City” protests in Georgia. Antifa is described as a decentralized network, which the text claims makes prosecution harder. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast
    Yasiel Puig Found Guilty of Obstruction and Lying to Federal Officials | The Dr. Greenthumb Show

    The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 105:55 Transcription Available


    Hacking Humans
    Identity theft gets a raise.

    Hacking Humans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 56:31


    This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠Maria Varmazis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Bittner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ alongside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Carrigan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. For our follow up this week we get an update Merriam-Webster dictionary for Joe, and listener Michael Amezquita suggested that customizable ChatGPT personality settings may explain why Joe and Dave received different responses on Hacking Humans. Dave shares reporting on a Binary Defense case where attackers used social engineering and a help desk reset to hijack a physician's identity and reroute payroll deposits through a trusted internal system without triggering security alerts. Maria highlights a surge in AI-powered publishing scams targeting authors, where fraudsters use flattery and impersonate legitimate organizations to charge bogus marketing and promotion fees. Joe covers multi-state raids tied to a massive gold bar scam that stole tens of millions from seniors, with stolen gold allegedly melted down through cooperating jewelry stores. In our Catch of the Day, a Reddit scambaiter shared a bizarre ongoing conversation with someone claiming to be “Keanu Reeves from Brokeback Mountain” who reached out to non‑fans in Norway. Resources and links to stories: Payroll pirates are conning help desks to steal workers' identities and redirect paychecks What is it like to attend a predatory conference? Hungry for Affirmation, Vulnerable to Scams: As a Writer, I Know the Feeling Third North Texas jewelry store raided over alleged connections to $74 million gold scam targeting seniors Federal and state authorities raid jewelry stores in multi-state $50 million gold bar scam Jewelry store raids in Irving, Frisco linked to $55 million gold scam targeting seniors, officials say Keanu Reeves from Brokeback Mountain reaches out to non-fans in Norway! - Part 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hackinghumans@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    The Tara Show
    Sanctuary City Release Ends in Bus Stop Murder

    The Tara Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 8:10


    A shocking murder in Fairfax, Virginia is raising national questions about sanctuary city policies, ICE detainers, and public safety. A woman waiting at a bus stop was stabbed to death by a man who had a deportation order and dozens of prior arrests. Critics say the tragedy could have been prevented if local officials had cooperated with federal immigration authorities. Episode Summary A deadly stabbing in Fairfax County, Virginia has reignited the national debate over sanctuary city policies and cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a woman identified as Stephanie Minter, 41, was fatally stabbed while waiting at a bus stop. Authorities say the suspect, Abdul Jalo, is an undocumented immigrant who allegedly had a final deportation order and an extensive criminal history that included dozens of arrests. Federal immigration officials say they had issued detainers requesting that local authorities hold the suspect so he could be transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Critics argue that local sanctuary policies allowed the suspect to be released despite those requests. The case has sparked political controversy across Virginia, with calls for greater cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security say the case highlights the risks when jurisdictions decline to honor ICE detainers. Supporters of sanctuary policies argue that local governments must follow constitutional guidelines and court rulings regarding detention without judicial warrants, while critics say the policies put public safety at risk. The incident has quickly become part of the broader national debate over immigration enforcement, criminal justice policies, and the role of local governments in federal immigration law. Key Topics The Fairfax County bus stop stabbing case The death of Stephanie Minter The suspect Abdul Jalo and reported criminal history ICE detainers and cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Sanctuary city policies in Virginia Statements from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security The national debate over immigration enforcement and public safety

    O Assunto
    Nova prisão de Daniel Vorcaro: de golpe financeiro a formação de milícia

    O Assunto

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 24:52


    Convidada: Malu Gaspar, comentarista da GloboNews e da CBN e colunista do jornal O Globo. Foi preso preventivamente nesta quarta-feira (4) o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, dono do Banco Master. Na decisão que autorizou a operação da Polícia Federal, o ministro André Mendonça, do Supremo Tribunal Federal, relator do caso, afirma que os indícios reunidos pela investigação vão muito além de crimes financeiros e identifica a existência de "milícia privada" para intimidar opositores. Para o ministro, havia risco concreto na manutenção da liberdade do investigado diante da gravidade dos fatos revelados pela Polícia Federal. O relatório da PF revela um plano de Vorcaro para perseguir e agredir o jornalista Lauro Jardim, colunista do jornal O Globo. As investigações apontam ainda que o grupo teria acessado indevidamente sistemas sigilosos e órgãos públicos e que haveria a participação de funcionários do Banco Central na rede de ilegalidades – dois servidores foram afastados de suas funções, Belline Santana e Paulo Sérgio Souza. Também foram presos o cunhado de Vorcaro, Fabiano Zettel, suspeito de ser o operador financeiro do esquema de fraudes, o policial federal aposentado Marilson Roseno da Silva e Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, conhecido como “Sicário” e apontado como coordenador operacional da “Turma” – termo usado para definir a organização. Neste episódio, Natuza Nery conversa com Malu Gaspar, comentarista da GloboNews e da CBN e colunista do jornal O Globo. Malu explica o funcionamento da rede construída por Daniel Vorcaro e detalha quem é quem na composição da “Turma”. Ela também analisa quais devem ser os próximos passos da investigação.

    Sales Game Changers | Tip-Filled  Conversations with Sales Leaders About Their Successful Careers
    How Smart Sellers Find Federal Buyers on LinkedIn with Mark Amtower

    Sales Game Changers | Tip-Filled Conversations with Sales Leaders About Their Successful Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 26:13


    This is episode 817. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! On today's show, we interviewed Mark Amtower, author, speaker, podcaster, and consultant who helps SMEs, government contractors, and consultants gain visibility, credibility, and traction in the federal market. Find Mark on LinkedIn.  MARK'S TIP: "Anytime you do an outreach, particularly to a Fed, put it in context. Why do you want to connect and what are you bringing to them? Not what they can do for you, but what you can do for them."

    Teleforum
    Safeguarding Vulnerable Populations Online

    Teleforum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 60:13 Transcription Available


    Modern life is increasingly dependent on the internet, but with dependence comes vulnerability. Popular websites enable fraud, disinformation, and harassment. Although anyone on the internet can be at risk, particular age demographics, including children and the elderly, are exposed to threats ranging from social media risks to online harassment to much worse. Federal efforts to legislate solutions have met with mixed success. State governments have begun to address these questions on their own terms, with some enacting age verification laws and others bringing lawsuits against internet companies. How then should we think about public safety in the present internet ecosystem, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly? Is legislation desirable or even possible? And what does the future hold? Join our panelists, all advocates on the front lines, as they discuss these issues. Featuring: India McKinney, Director of Federal Affairs, Electronic Frontier FoundationClare Morell, Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy CenterSpence Purnell, Resident Senior Fellow, Technology and Innovation, R Street InstituteBrandon J. Smith, Partner, Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC(Moderator) Prof. Paul G. Cassell, Ronald N. Boyce Presidential Professor of Criminal Law and University Distinguished Professor of Law, The University of Utah College of Law

    UOL Investiga
    UOL Prime #112: O drama das famílias brasileiras separadas à força pelo governo Trump

    UOL Investiga

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 28:23


    A Polícia Federal estima que pouco mais de 3.500 brasileiros foram deportados dos Estados Unidos no segundo mandato de Donald Trump.  Embora não existam dados oficiais de quantos deles foram separados de suas famílias, uma pesquisa do Ministério dos Direitos Humanos e da Cidadania mostra que quase 70% deixaram ao menos um familiar para trás, o que implicaria mais de 2.000 famílias brasileiras divididas à força pelo governo norte-americano. A repórter e colunista do UOL em Washington Mariana Sanches mapeou seis dessas famílias e entrevistou três delas. Neste episódio do podcast UOL Prime, Mariana conta ao apresentador José Roberto de Toledo sobre as dificuldades vividas pelos brasileiros separados à força. Também detalha o funcionamento da nova versão da política de fragmentação de famílias que marcou a primeira gestão de Donald Trump, entre 2017 e 2021. No primeiro mandato, mais de 5.000  mil crianças foram separadas de seus pais logo após atravessarem a fronteira entre México e EUA.

    Os Pingos nos Is
    PF aponta esquema no Master / Prisão de Daniel Vorcaro pode abalar Brasília

    Os Pingos nos Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 119:07


    Confira os destaques de Os Pingos nos Is desta quarta-feira (04):A investigação da Polícia Federal sobre o Banco Master revelou uma estrutura criminosa com diferentes núcleos de atuação. Segundo a apuração, o esquema incluía departamentos voltados à cooptação de autoridades, lavagem de dinheiro, obstrução de Justiça e operações financeiras. As investigações também apontam que Daniel Vorcaro teria acessado indevidamente sistemas internos de órgãos como Polícia Federal, Ministério Público, FBI e Interpol.A prisão de Daniel Vorcaro, no âmbito da investigação sobre o Banco Master, reacendeu a expectativa de uma possível delação premiada. A medida foi determinada após decisão do ministro André Mendonça e cumprida pela Polícia Federal. Nos bastidores de Brasília, cresce a preocupação de que um eventual acordo possa atingir autoridades e revelar novos desdobramentos do caso. O posicionamento do governo brasileiro sobre o conflito envolvendo Irã, Estados Unidos e Israel gerou reação no Congresso. Parlamentares convocaram o ministro das Relações Exteriores, Mauro Vieira, para prestar esclarecimentos sobre a posição adotada pelo Brasil. A convocação ocorre após notas do Itamaraty condenando ataques militares e defendendo solução diplomática para a crise no Oriente Médio. As investigações da Polícia Federal sobre o caso do Banco Master revelaram novas suspeitas envolvendo o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro. Segundo a apuração, ele teria pago cerca de R$ 1 milhão por mês para monitorar e intimidar críticos, incluindo ameaças contra jornalistas que divulgaram informações sobre o caso. A defesa nega qualquer irregularidade. A decisão do ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal, Flávio Dino, que anulou a quebra de sigilo de uma empresária investigada pela CPMI do INSS, pode abrir precedente para suspender outras medidas semelhantes. A defesa de Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, o Lulinha, já pediu ao Judiciário a suspensão da quebra de seus sigilos bancário e fiscal. Após pressão do governo e acordo com o presidente da Câmara, Hugo Motta, a votação da PEC da Segurança Pública ocorre sem a proposta de redução da maioridade penal. O relator Mendonça Filho afirmou que a medida teria apoio para ser aprovada na Câmara, mas poderia enfrentar resistência no Senado. Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

    Science Friday
    Slow Release Of Federal Science Funds Holds Up Research

    Science Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 12:43


    Earlier this year, Congress pushed back on the Trump administration's attempts to slash funding for many science research programs, and restored that money to the budget. But despite the funds existing in the budget, they have not yet been released to some researchers.  Science journalist Alexandra Witze joins Host Ira Flatow to walk through the details of the government funding process, and her recent report in Nature about the funding slowdown.  Guest: Alexandra Witze is a correspondent for the journal Nature. She's based in Boulder, Colorado. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

    WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
    Marijuana and Guns at the Supreme Court / Cornyn, Paxton and a Texas Runoff

    WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 27:32


    Federal law prohibits users of illegal drugs from owning guns, but does this violate the Second Amendment? The Justices debate that question, with a focus on how the Founders handled "drunkards." Plus, James Talarico wins the Democratic Senate nod in Texas, as John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a GOP runoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Robin Dreeke: Guthrie Investigation Friction Is Normal — The Spotlight Isn't

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 18:20


    Sheriff Nanos says one thing. Federal sources say another. The evidence went to Florida instead of Quantico. The crime scene was released before the FBI secured it. The doorbell footage timeline is disputed. For four weeks, the Nancy Guthrie investigation has been criticized as uniquely dysfunctional. Robin Dreeke — who spent 21 years inside the FBI — says this is what most investigations look like. The dysfunction isn't unusual. The visibility is.Dreeke served as Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He's been inside multi-agency cases where jurisdictional friction, evidence disputes, and contradictory public messaging were the norm, not the exception. The only difference with Guthrie is scale of attention. Every decision gets second-guessed in real time. Every contradiction gets amplified. Every resource shift gets interpreted as surrender.The specific criticisms have been constant. Reporters photographed blood on Nancy's front stoop before federal agents secured the property. The home was released, then re-warranted multiple times. DNA samples at the private lab have reportedly hit "challenges." Federal sources accused Nanos of blocking evidence access. Nanos pushed back publicly. Neither side has clarified the footage timeline dispute.Dreeke addresses whether any of this actually impacts outcomes — or whether it's the kind of friction that exists on every major case but usually stays invisible. When Pima County scales back to core detectives and the FBI moves operations to Phoenix, does that signal failure? Or is it the standard transition when an initial surge doesn't produce an arrest? The answer depends on understanding what baseline investigative dysfunction actually looks like.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBI #ChrisNanos #PimaCounty #HiddenKillersLive #Investigation #TrueCrime #TucsonKidnapping

    On The Brink with Castle Island
    Dana Syracuse and Josh Boehm (Paul Hastings) on the regulatory picture post-Genius (EP.705)

    On The Brink with Castle Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 31:16


    Dana Syracuse and Josh Boehm of Paul Hastings join the show. In this episode we discuss: The OCC Charter process how digital asset companies are pursuing the federal path The aftermath of the Genius Act passage and the rulemaking process for this law Considerations for Federal vs. State charter pathways The market structure bill Learn more about Paul Hastings 

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Nancy Guthrie Investigation: FBI Insider Says the Dysfunction You're Seeing Is Standard

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 18:20


    The crime scene was released before the FBI fully secured it. Evidence went to a private Florida lab instead of Quantico. Federal sources accused the sheriff of blocking access. There's been public contradiction about basic facts — even whether the doorbell images were captured on one day or two. For four weeks, the assumption has been that this investigation is uniquely dysfunctional. Robin Dreeke has worked inside the Bureau. His take: this isn't the exception. This is the rule. We just don't usually have a nation watching.Dreeke spent 21 years with the FBI, including serving as Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He's been inside multi-agency investigations. He knows what the friction looks like behind closed doors. And what's playing out publicly in the Guthrie case — the tension between federal and local, the evidence routing disputes, the contradictory statements to press — that exists on almost every major case. It just stays invisible because no one's paying attention.The criticism has been relentless. Reporters photographed blood on Nancy's front stoop before the FBI secured the property. The home was released, then re-warranted, then searched again multiple times. DNA went to a private lab while federal sources questioned the decision. Pima County said one thing about the footage; CNN and ABC reported sources saying another. The FBI hasn't clarified.Dreeke addresses whether any of this actually rises to dysfunction — or whether national scrutiny creates an impossible standard that no investigation could meet. The resource drawdown, the operations moving to Phoenix, the home being returned to the family — it looks like surrender. But Dreeke explains what these moves actually signal from inside the system.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBI #PimaCounty #ChrisNanos #Investigation #TucsonKidnapping #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

    Radio Advisory
    288: Health policy update: VBC, site-neutral payments, and 340B

    Radio Advisory

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 31:54


    After a turbulent 2025, the early months of 2026 are proving that the policy landscape isn't quieting down. Federal agencies are rolling out new payment models, lawmakers are revisiting long debated rules, and courts continue to shape what policies move forward and which stall. From value based payment to drug pricing and site of care policy, leaders are navigating a fast shifting environment with real implications for finances, operations, and long term strategy. In this episode, host Abby Burns invites three Advisory Board experts to break down the major policy forces that leaders need to watch now: [1:35] Clare Wirth explains the newest wave of value based payment models out of CMMI, and what they signal about this administration's posture toward value-based care. [10:20] Nick Hula explores how site neutral payments, the return of inpatient only list changes, and state level certificate of need laws could accelerate site of care shifts. [20:51] Chloe Bakst unpacks the chaos surrounding 340B — from the halted rebate pilot to impacts of HR1 and emerging state reporting requirements — and the decisions leaders must make today to prepare for what's coming next. We're here to help: Webinar | How to be successful under TEAM Cheat sheet | 340B Drug Pricing Program Ready-to-Use Resource | Policy Scenario Impact Calculator Expert Insight | How policy changes will impact your bottom line Expert Insight | Inside CMS' final rule changes for 2026 Stay Informed | Healthcare Policy Updates Timeline Radio Advisory's Health Policy playlist Webinar | Join Optum Advisory experts at this upcoming webinar to learn how optimizing patient access unlocks the value of digital innovations and drives long-term sustainability A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

    The Megyn Kelly Show
    US Launches Military Strikes on Iran, Feds Investigate Terrorism Ties in TX Shooting: AM Update 3/2

    The Megyn Kelly Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 22:16


    The United States and Israel launch Operation Epic Fury, a massive coordinated strike targeting Iran's leadership and military infrastructure, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and striking hundreds of regime and weapons sites across the country. Lawmakers and voters react sharply to the Iran strikes as retaliation begins, and U.S. casualties mount. Federal authorities investigate possible terrorism ties after a gunman killed two people and injured more than a dozen in a downtown Austin shooting hours after Iran's Supreme Leader was killed. Texas voters head to the polls in high-stakes Senate primaries featuring a volatile Democratic clash between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico and a bitter Republican fight among John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt.   Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.    Relief Factor: Break up with pain—Relief Factor targets inflammation so you can move better and feel better; try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    60 Minutes
    03/01/2026: Iran, Under Siege, Breaking the Cycle

    60 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 47:45


    After a surprise joint attack by U.S. and Israeli military forces on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the Iranian opposition to the Islamic Republic and the son of the late deposed shah of Iran. Pelley reports on this pivotal moment for Iran's leadership, whether regime change is coming, who leads a future transition, and what happens to Iran's nuclear weapons. Federal judges are under threat as never before. A 60 MINUTES investigation found that judges who have ruled against the Trump administration have become top targets. 60 MINUTES spoke with 26 federal judges – 9 Democratic appointees and 17 Republican, both sitting and retired. As Bill Whitaker reports, the sitting judges tell 60 MINUTES they feel under siege – and fear for their safety and for the future of the country. For the past two weeks, the father of an accused mass shooter has been on trial in Barrow County, Georgia. Prosecutors there say he ignored glaring red flags before his teenage son shot up Apalachee High - a tragedy that left 4 dead. This is not the first time the parent has been put on trial. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on an earlier, precedent-setting case from Oxford, Michigan where both the school shooter and his parents now sit behind bars, raising the question: Will holding parents accountable help break the cycle of school shootings in America? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    THE JASON LEE PODCAST
    S2 Ep124: JLP120: Chef Dee Monster Speaks Out On Federal Case, Bad Boys Fallout, & Natalie Nunn Allegations

    THE JASON LEE PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 52:24