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This Day in Legal History:  Schecter Poultry Corp DecidedOn May 27, 1935, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in A.L.A. Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States, delivering a major blow to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. In a unanimous ruling, the Court struck down the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), a cornerstone of Roosevelt's economic recovery plan during the Great Depression. The case centered on the Schechter brothers, who ran a poultry business in Brooklyn and were charged with violating fair competition codes established under NIRA. The Court held that the NIRA unlawfully delegated legislative power to the executive branch without clear standards, violating the nondelegation doctrine.The justices also found that the federal government had overreached its authority by regulating purely intrastate commerce. The Schechters' business operated entirely within New York, and the Court concluded it had only an indirect effect on interstate commerce—placing it beyond Congress's regulatory power under the Commerce Clause. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, writing for the Court, emphasized the need for separation of powers and warned against unchecked executive authority.This ruling sharply curtailed New Deal programs that relied on broad executive discretion and forced the Roosevelt administration to reconsider its legislative strategies. It also marked one of the last major uses of the nondelegation doctrine to invalidate federal legislation. While the doctrine has since faded in use, the decision remains a potent symbol of judicial limits on federal power. The Schechter case underscored the constitutional requirement that Congress, not the president, must make the laws, and that those laws must respect the boundaries of federalism.The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court's order that would have required the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created by President Trump and closely associated with Elon Musk, to turn over records and allow a top official, Amy Gleason, to testify. Chief Justice John Roberts granted the administrative stay without comment, giving the Court time to consider whether a longer pause is warranted. The case, brought by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), hinges on whether DOGE qualifies as a federal agency under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which would subject it to transparency requirements.The Trump administration argues DOGE is not covered by FOIA and has pushed back against efforts to obtain discovery—evidence and testimony—from the office. A federal judge had previously authorized limited discovery to help determine DOGE's legal status, which led to the administration's emergency appeal to the Supreme Court. The Justice Department claims this process threatens the separation of powers by exposing a presidential advisory body to scrutiny.CREW contends the administration is trying to bypass judicial review and shield the office from public accountability. Though Elon Musk is seen as the public face of DOGE, the administration denies he holds any formal role. The Court's intervention pauses imminent deadlines for DOGE to release records and participate in depositions, but a full ruling on the core legal question remains pending.Supreme Court Pauses Order for DOGE Records and Testimony - BloombergA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to help a gay Guatemalan man, identified as O.C.G., return to the United States after he was wrongfully deported to Mexico. The man had fled Guatemala due to threats linked to his sexuality and was granted protection by an immigration judge. However, just two days after that ruling, U.S. officials mistakenly deported him to Mexico, where he had previously been raped and kidnapped.U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy, based in Boston, issued the order after the Justice Department admitted it had no evidence that O.C.G. was ever asked about fears of being sent to Mexico, contradicting earlier claims. The judge called the situation a "horror" and emphasized that the man had been denied his constitutional right to due process. The case is part of a broader class action challenging the administration's deportation practices, particularly efforts to send individuals to third countries without assessing safety concerns.Murphy had already ruled that deportations under such conditions violated due process protections. The ruling also follows similar failures by the administration, including the wrongful deportation of another protected individual to El Salvador. O.C.G.'s legal team, now working on a return plan, said he chose to return to Guatemala and went into hiding after facing long asylum wait times in Mexico.US judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of Guatemalan deportee | ReutersMy column for Bloomberg this week dives into a deceptively boring topic that's quietly poised to become a compliance headache: killing the penny. On the surface, it's a monetary housekeeping item. But as I argue, the downstream effects—particularly for state sales tax systems—are anything but trivial.The central problem isn't emotional attachment to small coins. It's rounding—specifically, how states choose to round transactions in a penny-free world. If states start rounding tax amounts instead of total amounts, or worse, do it differently depending on whether someone pays in cash or by card, they're walking straight into a legal buzzsaw. The Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) bars discriminatory treatment of electronic commerce. And no, that doesn't only apply to online transactions—if digital payments consistently produce higher tax totals than cash ones, that's arguably “discrimination,” and litigation will follow.The fix? Simple enough: keep tax calculations exact to the penny, round only the total cash transaction due to the nearest nickel, and let the retailer absorb the difference. It's not pain-free—retailers lose a few cents here, gain a few there—but it keeps digital systems intact and legal risk low. Rounding the tax itself may feel “efficient,” but it's a compliance trap that opens states to lawsuits and chaos in point-of-sale systems designed for one-cent precision.And that's before we even get to the technical debt. E-commerce platforms, credit card processors, and small business systems have no concept of nickel rounding. Forcing them to adapt would mean software rewrites no one asked for—and in many cases, from vendors who no longer exist.The upside here is policy gold: rounding only at the total level nudges more transactions toward cards and mobile payments, where amounts are exact and sales tax compliance is tighter. Fewer paper trails, fewer “zappers,” and fewer discrepancies in audit.So yes, the penny is obsolete. But if states mishandle the transition, they'll find out just how expensive abolishing it can be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This Day in Legal History: Abraham Lincoln, InventorOn May 22, 1849, Abraham Lincoln was awarded U.S. Patent No. 6,469 for an invention designed to lift boats over shoals and other obstacles in shallow waterways. The device involved a system of bellows attached to the hull of a boat, which could be inflated to lift the vessel over obstructions. Lincoln conceived the idea after witnessing firsthand how flatboats became stranded on sandbars during his travels on the Mississippi River. Though the invention was never manufactured, Lincoln's patent represents a rare intersection of legal, political, and technological history.Lincoln's detailed model, which he carved himself, is now preserved at the Smithsonian Institution. His application demonstrated a firm grasp of both mechanics and the legal requirements of patent law, including the novelty and utility standards necessary for approval. Lincoln's interest in patents was not merely personal—he viewed the patent system as a key driver of American innovation and economic growth. In an 1858 lecture, he praised the patent system as adding "the fuel of interest to the fire of genius."This episode in Lincoln's life underscores the connection between law and invention in the 19th century. The U.S. patent system, formalized under the Patent Act of 1790 and modified several times by Lincoln's era, provided crucial protections to inventors during a time of rapid industrial development. Lincoln's engagement with the system as both an inventor and a lawyer reflects the broader legal culture of self-improvement and technological optimism in antebellum America.Matthew Lane, a 19-year-old student at Assumption University in Massachusetts, has agreed to plead guilty to charges stemming from a significant data breach at PowerSchool, a cloud-based education software company. Federal prosecutors allege Lane accessed PowerSchool's network in September 2024 using stolen contractor credentials, obtaining sensitive data on more than 60 million students and 10 million teachers. This data, including Social Security numbers and addresses, was later used in a $2.85 million bitcoin ransom demand.Lane transferred the stolen data to a server in Ukraine before the extortion attempt, which caused alarm among parents and school districts. The breach, which PowerSchool disclosed in January 2025, was reportedly linked to earlier extortion efforts targeting a telecommunications company, from which Lane and others attempted to extract a $200,000 ransom. The case marks the first public identification of a suspect in the PowerSchool breach, which has impacted numerous school districts.PowerSchool admitted to paying a ransom to prevent public exposure of the data. Lane faces charges including cyber extortion, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access to protected computers. If convicted, he will serve at least two years in prison. His attorney has not commented.Massachusetts college student to plead guilty to PowerSchool data breach | ReutersA federal judge in Philadelphia has rejected Vanguard Group's proposed $40 million settlement with investors who claimed they were hit with unexpected tax bills from its target-date mutual funds. U.S. District Judge John Murphy ruled that the deal provided "no value" to investors because it duplicated benefits already secured through a $135 million settlement Vanguard reached with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this year.In that SEC settlement, investors were promised compensation without having to pay legal fees or waive future claims. By contrast, the proposed class action settlement would have reduced investor payouts due to more than $13 million in attorneys' fees. Judge Murphy sided with an objecting class member who argued the SEC accord already gave investors the same benefits, making the class settlement redundant and financially disadvantageous.Both settlements stem from Vanguard's 2020 move to lower the minimum investment threshold for its lower-cost institutional target-date funds. This triggered a mass migration from higher-cost retail funds, prompting large redemptions that led to capital gains being passed on to remaining investors.Vanguard argued that rejecting the settlement might discourage firms from resolving regulatory and civil actions simultaneously. However, the court emphasized fairness to the class over procedural convenience.US judge rejects Vanguard $40 million mutual fund settlement, cites SEC accord | ReutersThe Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lower court order requiring it to provide documents and testimony about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a White House office linked to Elon Musk's federal reform initiative. The watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a lawsuit seeking transparency about DOGE's operations, arguing that it should be subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The administration contends DOGE is exempt because it functions within the White House as a presidential advisory body.A federal judge ruled that CREW's claims were likely valid and allowed limited discovery, including testimony from DOGE administrator Amy Gleason. The court rejected the administration's argument that such discovery violated separation of powers, stating that DOGE had not demonstrated any undue burden or justified confidentiality. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court's order and noted the administration failed to raise the separation-of-powers defense earlier in the case.The Justice Department is now seeking emergency relief from the Supreme Court, arguing that allowing discovery into DOGE compromises executive confidentiality. Meanwhile, CREW maintains the office exercises substantial independent authority and should not be shielded from public scrutiny. The case raises key questions about the transparency of quasi-governmental offices within the executive branch.DOGE Asks US Supreme Court to Block Access to Its Records - Bloomberg This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

John Solomon and Michael Chamberlain discuss the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and its funding of the Global Disinformation Index (GDI) to suppress conservative voices and Trump's message. The grant, which started in July 2020 and was supposed to end in September 2022, was canceled due to publicity. GDI's reports boasted of diverting $100 million in ad revenue from conservative sites on their dynamic exclusion list. The work, initially framed as academic research, was actually about demonetizing and de-amplifying dissenting voices. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documents revealed GDI's impact on American politics and media. Later, esteemed legal expert Dr. John Eastman analyzes the implications of the recent Supreme Court decisions, particularly those affecting President Trump's immigration policies and the contentious issue of birthright citizenship. Dr. Eastman shares his insights on the evolving dynamics within the judiciary and the potential constitutional crises looming on the horizon. Finally, Shannon Davis, CEO of American Alternative Assets, discusses the economy and how precious metals can help you plan for your financial future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

​Judicial Watch has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly failing to comply with multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests concerning Jeffrey Epstein's associates and clients. The conservative watchdog group submitted four FOIA requests between February and March 2025 to various DOJ components, including the Office of Information Policy, the Criminal Division, the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, and the FBI. These requests sought records related to Epstein's activities and communications involving Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel regarding the handling and potential release of Epstein-related documents. Despite acknowledgments and assigned tracking numbers, Judicial Watch claims the DOJ has failed to provide the requested information or justify any withholdings, prompting the lawsuit filed on April 8, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.The lawsuit references a February 24, 2025, Fox News report in which Attorney General Bondi stated that Epstein's client list was "sitting on [her] desk." However, a subsequent DOJ document release on February 27, 2025, was criticized for lacking substantive revelations, as it primarily listed already known associates of Epstein. Judicial Watch argues that the DOJ's actions violate FOIA and hinder public transparency regarding Epstein's network. The organization seeks a court order compelling the DOJ to conduct thorough searches for responsive records, produce all non-exempt documents, and provide explanations for any withholdings. Additionally, Judicial Watch requests that the court enjoin the DOJ from further withholding non-exempt records and award attorney's fees and litigation costs incurred due to the DOJ's non-compliance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:DOJ allegedly violating FOIA over Jeffrey Epstein files

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is meant to promote government transparency by giving the public access to federal agency records. But, as showcased by the NIH “FOIA Lady” scandal, it is often intentionally circumvented. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - ATW Stock; KurArt; CuteDesigns; stasylionet; urzine; videophilia

​Judicial Watch has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly failing to comply with multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests concerning Jeffrey Epstein's associates and clients. The conservative watchdog group submitted four FOIA requests between February and March 2025 to various DOJ components, including the Office of Information Policy, the Criminal Division, the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, and the FBI. These requests sought records related to Epstein's activities and communications involving Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel regarding the handling and potential release of Epstein-related documents. Despite acknowledgments and assigned tracking numbers, Judicial Watch claims the DOJ has failed to provide the requested information or justify any withholdings, prompting the lawsuit filed on April 8, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.The lawsuit references a February 24, 2025, Fox News report in which Attorney General Bondi stated that Epstein's client list was "sitting on [her] desk." However, a subsequent DOJ document release on February 27, 2025, was criticized for lacking substantive revelations, as it primarily listed already known associates of Epstein. Judicial Watch argues that the DOJ's actions violate FOIA and hinder public transparency regarding Epstein's network. The organization seeks a court order compelling the DOJ to conduct thorough searches for responsive records, produce all non-exempt documents, and provide explanations for any withholdings. Additionally, Judicial Watch requests that the court enjoin the DOJ from further withholding non-exempt records and award attorney's fees and litigation costs incurred due to the DOJ's non-compliance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:DOJ allegedly violating FOIA over Jeffrey Epstein filesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​Judicial Watch has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly failing to comply with multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests concerning Jeffrey Epstein's associates and clients. The conservative watchdog group submitted four FOIA requests between February and March 2025 to various DOJ components, including the Office of Information Policy, the Criminal Division, the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, and the FBI. These requests sought records related to Epstein's activities and communications involving Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel regarding the handling and potential release of Epstein-related documents. Despite acknowledgments and assigned tracking numbers, Judicial Watch claims the DOJ has failed to provide the requested information or justify any withholdings, prompting the lawsuit filed on April 8, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.The lawsuit references a February 24, 2025, Fox News report in which Attorney General Bondi stated that Epstein's client list was "sitting on [her] desk." However, a subsequent DOJ document release on February 27, 2025, was criticized for lacking substantive revelations, as it primarily listed already known associates of Epstein. Judicial Watch argues that the DOJ's actions violate FOIA and hinder public transparency regarding Epstein's network. The organization seeks a court order compelling the DOJ to conduct thorough searches for responsive records, produce all non-exempt documents, and provide explanations for any withholdings. Additionally, Judicial Watch requests that the court enjoin the DOJ from further withholding non-exempt records and award attorney's fees and litigation costs incurred due to the DOJ's non-compliance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:DOJ allegedly violating FOIA over Jeffrey Epstein filesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

We Like Shooting Episode 600 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Brownells, Safe Life Defense, Black Rhino Concealment, Swampfox Optics, Blue Alpha, Medical Gear Outfitters, XTech Tactical, and Mitchell Defense   Welcome to the We Like Shooting Show, episode 600! Our cast tonight is Jeremy Pozderac, Aaron Krieger, Nick Lynch, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show! Gear Chat Aaron - Pistol Kit for Full Auto Fun Full auto conversion pistol kit Shawn - RM1S:  Rost Martin has launched the RM1S, a new subcompact 9mm pistol featuring advanced grip texturing, a short reset trigger, enhanced durability, and ambidextrous controls. The RM1S includes an optics-ready slide and supports popular accessories, offering a capacity of up to 15 rounds. Jeremy - Fightlite Belt fed Gun Fights Step right up for "Gun Fights," the high-octane segment hosted by Nick Lynch, where our cast members go head-to-head in a game show-style showdown! Each contestant tries to prove their gun knowledge dominance. It's a wild ride of bids, bluffs, and banter—who will come out on top? Tune in to find out! WLS is Lifestyle The New SIG SAUER M400 ROSE: Empowering Women Shooters SIG SAUER has introduced the M400 ROSE, a rifle designed in collaboration with champion shooter Lena Miculek, aimed at supporting women's participation in shooting sports. The rifle features specialized components for performance and ease of use, including ambidextrous controls and a red dot sight. This new product is expected to encourage more women to engage in shooting activities, potentially impacting the dynamics of the gun community. Aaron's Alley UFC in the FBI UFC in the FBI Going Ballistic Kash Patel Takes the Helm! Kash Patel now head of ATF Felons Still Don't Get Guns? 10th Circuit Sidesteps Bruen with Nonviolent Felon Ruling Gun Free Zones? Not in Wyoming! Wyoming Bill Repealing Gun Free Zones Passes Without Governor's Signature Welcome to Gun Control Madness From Evergreen State to ‘Police State' as Washington Dems Push Permit to Purchase ATF: Big Brother with Bad Aim The Gun Owners of America (GOA) recently obtained a 35-page document through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in January 2020. The document, received in November 2024, reveals that the ATF has been monitoring online gun forums, social media websites, and law-abiding gun owners for over a decade, with an intelligence assessment on internet firearm sales dating back to November 2015.,The GOA claims that the ATF is abusing its power by targeting and harassing law-abiding citizens instead of focusing on actual criminals. The document shows that the ATF monitors lawful transactions and continues to surveil gun owners even after potential threats are deemed not credible. The ATF also misstates the law, claiming that greater anonymity in firearm purchases indicates a higher likelihood of violating federal law, despite Congress protecting gun owner privacy since 1986.,The ATF considers popular websites like Craigslist, AR15.com, Reddit, and Facebook as "unregulated marketplaces" and part of the "Deep Web," actively monitoring posts on these platforms. The agency complains about the growing secondary market of used firearms and the difficulty in tracing them, and it expresses a preference for websites with no anonymity for gun sales.,The document lists Nicholas Spranza Jr., an ATF industry operations intelligence specialist, as a point of contact. The GOA previously encountered Spranza in a lawsuit challenging the ATF's revocation of a Florida FFL's license, where he allegedly harassed customers, seized business records without a warrant, and admitted to violating the law during a compliance inspection.,The GOA calls for the incoming Trump administration to rein in or eliminate ...

The daily average number of known got aways — illegal migrants who successfully entered the U.S. without apprehension — at the southern border since the beginning of February has plummeted to just 132 per day, down 93% from the highest numbers when former President Joe Biden was in office, according to a senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) source.During the Biden administration, Fox News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for FY 2023 statistics and learned there were 670,674 known gotaways recorded that year, a jaw-dropping average of more than 1,800 per day.President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, and has taken extensive measures to secure the southern border, resulting in a 93% drop in the daily average of known gotaways, who are "known" because they are seen/tracked on cameras, sensors, or other means, but border patrol agents were not able to apprehend them. These numbers are kept internally by CBP and are typically not released to the public.

The daily average number of known gotaways — illegal migrants who successfully entered the U.S. without apprehension — at the southern border since the beginning of February has plummeted to just 132 per day, down 93% from the highest numbers when former President Joe Biden was in office, according to a senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) source.During the Biden administration, Fox News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for FY 2023 statistics and learned there were 670,674 known gotaways recorded that year, a jaw-dropping average of more than 1,800 per day.President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, and has taken extensive measures to secure the southern border, resulting in a 93% drop in the daily average of known gotaways, who are "known" because they are seen/tracked on cameras, sensors, or other means, but border patrol agents were not able to apprehend them. These numbers are kept internally by CBP and are typically not released to the public.

 In this episode of the podcast, Wayne and Brian engage in a wide-ranging discussion on various topics related to the paranormal and true crime. They start by catching up on recent personal updates and the development of their shows. The focus shifts to an announcement about a new true crime podcast, 'The Guilty Files,' set to launch soon. They discuss a controversial episode from another podcast where criticisms about Brian's Bigfoot evidence and integrity are highlighted. The duo debates the credibility and respectfulness of such scrutiny. Todd Standing's ambitious plans for a 2025 Bigfoot investigation collective are critiqued for potentially mirroring existing efforts like those of the BFRO. The episode later delves into a recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request report by Eric Palacios, hinting at possible Bigfoot-related activities in Colorado, which transitions into a discussion about evaluating unusual bone finds. Wrapping up, they discuss a recently surfaced video of an alleged Bigfoot sighting in Utah, scrutinizing its authenticity and comparing it with known Bigfoot evidence, including the famed Patterson-Gimlin film.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMVisit HIMS.COM 00:00 Casual Catch-Up and New Year Resolutions 01:52 New True Crime Podcast Announcement 04:53 Listener Feedback and Bigfoot Activity 05:42 Addressing Criticism and Evidence 16:49 Todd Standing's Bigfoot Collective 22:37 Bigfoot Funding Strategies 24:53 Todd Gatewood's Patterson Gimlin Film Restoration 30:30 Eric Palacios and FOIA Requests 37:43 Compelling Bigfoot Video Analysis 45:23 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-bigfoot-podcast--5960602/support.

On this week’s episode of Case in Point, Sarah Parshall Perry talks with Ian Prior, Senior advisor to America First Legal about the power of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), AFL’s investigations using the FOIA tool to unearth government corruption, and what it’s like to fight for the safety, privacy, and free speech rights […]

On this week's episode of Case in Point, Sarah Parshall Perry talks with Ian Prior, Senior advisor to America First Legal about the power of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), AFL's investigations using the FOIA tool to unearth government corruption, and what it's like to fight for the safety, privacy, and free speech rights of school children at the grassroots level. That, and a rundown of three new, high profile cert. grants from the Supreme Court on this week's episode of Case in Point.  

Rich and Jason speak to Michigan-based engineer and space flown artifact collector Jeff Mills. The boys go in-depth with Jeff about his passion for his Mercury and Space Shuttle era collections, M-G-A era vintage lucites, and the fascinating backstory and the extensive research behind his amazing Souvenirs of Space website. Learn about the fine art of researching provenance and space history through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and how such requests have fueled the valuable information that Jeff shares on his website. And don't miss when the guys wrap up at the end by discussing the recently completed Heritage space auction that saw a number of amazing prices and fantastic lots, especially from the collections of Apollo 13 LMP Fred Haise and from the estate of the late European collector Jacques Bracke.

Guest Giulio Carvalho Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer talks with Giulio Carvalho, a civic tech practitioner and program manager at Open Knowledge Brasil, about the importance of open data and civic engagement in Brazil. They discuss the role of civic tech projects in promoting transparency, such as Querido Diário (Dear Diary), an open-source project aimed at centralizing municipal data for better access by citizens, journalists, and activists. Giulio shares insights on the challenges and successes of maintaining open-source projects within a developing country, particularly in the face of competition from large tech corporations. Press download now to hear more! [00:01:36] Giulio explains the Civic Innovation Ambassador Network, and the network's impact on political transparency pledges made by politicians for open data and transparency is highlighted. [00:04:16] There's a discussion about how the pledge focuses on open data and government transparency, relating it to broader movements of open knowledge, and Giulio mentions the Law of Information Access established in Brazil, emphasizing the legal obligations for government transparency. [00:06:49] Richard compares the efforts to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), prompting a discussion on open data and transparency initiatives in Brazil. Giulio discusses specific projects in Brazil that allow citizens to request information anonymously. [00:10:10] Giulio introduces the Querido Diário project, designed to make official acts published in municipal gazettes accessible to the public. [00:15:22] The funding, development, and challenges of sustaining the Querido Diário projects are discussed, noting the support from various grants and partnerships. [00:21:17] The conversation shifts to the broader impact and goals of Open Knowledge Brazil in promoting open data and supporting civic tech initiatives. [00:23:34] Challenges in building a sustainable project with widespread municipal interest are discussed, along with strategies for managing community contributions and maintaining active development. [00:30:01] Richard and Giulio reflect on building grassroots tech movements in the global south and the challenges posed by proprietary technologies from more developed regions. [00:35:12] Find out where you can find Giulio's work and where you can get involved with Open Knowledge Brasil. Quotes [00:30:46] “If we build something by us for us, we can actually build great stuff.” Spotlight [00:38:10] Richard's spotlight is Alexander von Humboldt. [00:38:58] Giulio's spotlight is pretalx. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) podcast@sustainoss.org (mailto:podcast@sustainoss.org) richard@sustainoss.org (mailto:richard@sustainoss.org) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/tags/sustainoss) Open Collective-SustainOSS (Contribute) (https://opencollective.com/sustainoss) Richard Littauer Socials (https://www.burntfen.com/2023-05-30/socials) Giulio Carvalho LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogecece/) Querido Diário (https://queridodiario.ok.org.br/en-US/sobre) Open Knowledge Brasil (https://ok.org.br/) Open Knowledge Brasil-GitHub (https://github.com/okfn-brasil) Civic Innovation Ambassadors (https://embaixadoras.ok.org.br/) Paper Past Magazines and Journals (https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/) Alexander von Humboldt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_von_Humboldt) pretalx (https://pretalx.com/p/about/) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Special Guest: Giulio Carvalho.

In this episode of 'Just Ask the Press', host Brian Karem discusses the latest political developments with experts Mark Zaid and John T. Bennett. The conversation covers Donald Trump's controversial nomination for Attorney General, the implications of Pam Bondi's potential appointment, the future of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) under a second Trump administration, and the importance of the Press Act in protecting journalists' rights. The conversation delves into the complexities of journalism, particularly the use of confidential informants and the challenges faced by journalists in the Trump administration. It also discusses the Democrats' recent judicial appointments, the implications of the Vice President's absence during critical Senate votes, and anticipates the future of press relations under a potential Trump presidency. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press"  

Evan Friedmann interviews Yasha Khan, co-founder of MCR Labs, about his journey into the cannabis industry and his efforts to promote transparency and integrity in laboratory practices. Yasha discusses the origins of MCR Labs, which began in Massachusetts to meet the needs of the soon-to-be legal medical cannabis market. He explains the challenges faced, including result manipulation by labs and the impact on public health. Yasha's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) project aimed to gather testing data from 37 states, revealed significant discrepancies in potency and mold results. Despite some states' reluctance to share data, Yasha has made much of this data public, leading to collaborative research and publications on various aspects of cannabis testing.

Sono sette le proposte per il settore presentate dalla Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana in vista della legge di bilancio 2025. L'associazione di categoria del settore moda ha fatto richiesta di audizione alla Commissione Bilancio della Camera dei deputati per presentare le proprie proposte inerenti la legge di bilancio in fase di stesura. Le tematiche sulle quali si soffermano le proposte non suonano nuove, ma ripropongono le più urgenti necessità del comparto concentrandosi in particolare sottolinea il presidente di Cnmi Carlo Capasa sul tema della supply chain.In sintesi, la proposta di Cnmi si concretizzarebbe in "un'autoregolamentazione che coinvolge tutto il settore e che potrebbe rappresentare per la filiera produttiva una svolta normativa radicale".È intervenuto ai microfoni di Sebastiano Barisoni Carlo Capasa, presidente della Camera nazionale della Moda italiana.Usa, hanno già votato in 77 milioni su 244 aventi dirittoRush finale della campagna elettorale per le presidenziali Usa, in una manciata di Stati alla vigilia del giorno delle elezioni. Kamala Harris trascorrerà tutto il lunedì in Pennsylvania, i cui 19 voti elettorali offrono il premio più grande tra gli stati che dovrebbero determinare l esito del collegio elettorale. Donald Trump fa quattro tappe in tre stati, North Carolina, Pennsylvania e Michigan. Finirà a Grand Rapids, dove ha completato le sue prime due campagne. Circa 77 milioni di americani hanno già votato in anticipo su 244 milioni di aventi diritto, ma Harris e Trump stanno spingendo per ottenere molti milioni di sostenitori in più. L affluenza alle elezioni presidenziali è storicamente in crescita: nel 2020 ha raggiunto il 62,8 per cento, il valore più alto da un secolo. Tira aria da record anche stavolta, potrebbero votare più di 160 milioni di persone.Secondo l'ultimo sondaggio del Nyt Trump ha raggiunto Harris in Pennsylvania, dove entrambi sono al 47% dei consensi. il voto femminile potrebbe ribaltare le aspettative in Iowa, Stato in cui Trump aveva vinto facilmente nel 2016 e nel 2020 e dove ora Harris sarebbe al 47-44% (Reuters). L'attuale vicepresidente ha un vantaggio marginale in Nevada, North Carolina e Wisconsin, mentre il tycoon è in vantaggio in Arizona. I due candidati sarebbero testa a testa in Georgia, Pennsylvania e Michigan.L'intervento di Alessandro Plateroti, Direttore di NewsMondo.it a Focus Economia.PNRR con poca trasparenza e a rischio rimodulazione, l'ennesimaIl governo, scrive oggi Repubblica, smonta e rimonta il Pnrr. Per la terza volta in due anni. E deve ammettere, di nuovo, che una parte dei progetti e delle riforme del Piano nazionale di ripresa e resilienza non vedrà mai la luce. Ritardi, troppi. Tempo, poco. Ecco perché Raffaele Fitto sta mettendo a punto il piano d emergenza. Una revisione tecnica che sposterà tra 3 e 6 miliardi, dalle misure che non vanno a quelle che sono in grado di assorbire più risorse. Il saldo totale non cambierà: l Italia si impegna a spendere tutti i 194,4 miliardi del suo Piano, è la rassicurazione data alla Commissione europea dal ministro che a dicembre lascerà incarico e deleghe per entrare nella squadra di Ursula von der Leyen.Per questo il fedelissimo di Giorgia Meloni punta a chiudere la revisione tecnica entro la fine dell anno. E per questo, la settimana scorsa, a valle della visita dei funzionari della Commissione a Roma, ha deciso l accelerazione. La task force della sua Struttura di missione, a Palazzo Chigi, dovrà trovare la quadra sulle modifiche con i tecnici dei ministeri. Tutti, nessuno escluso. La ricomposizione del Piano sarà trasversale, anche se alcuni pagheranno il conto più di altri. Come è avvenuto con la prima revisione, che ha mosso 11 miliardi per finanziare RepowerEU, il nuovo capitolo del Pnrr. È anche in questo pacchetto che andrà a insistere il nuovo rimescolamento degli investimenti.Sotto osservazione sono finiti i fondi di Transizione 5.0, gestiti dal ministero delle Imprese di Adolfo Urso. I crediti d imposta per le imprese sono legati alla transizione energetica. Il problema nasce proprio qui: da una prima analisi, il tiraggio è basso, tra il 60% e il 70%.Inoltre, come denuncia Openpolis, del Pnrr si sa poco. Non è chiarissima la catena di comando con l uscita del ministro Raffaele Fitto. Né è chiaro quanto si sia speso dei 194 miliardi di euro, a meno di due anni dal traguardo. Ufficialmente solo il 26%, per metà in incentivi automatici come il Superbonus. Ma quando la Fondazione Openpolis si è appellata al Freedom of Information Act (Foia) per avere i dati dei 263 mila progetti, Palazzo Chigi malgrado la legge non ha risposto: "l esecutivo continua a negare il rilascio di dati importanti, in un momento in cui il piano dovrebbe entrare in una fase decisiva".Il commento di Luca Dal Poggetto, Analista di Openpolis esperto di Pnrr.

Newt talks with Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, about his new book "Rights and Freedoms in Peril: An Investigative Report on the Left's Attack on America." They discuss the progressive movement's impact on American institutions, government accountability, and corruption. Fitton shares his background and the origins of Judicial Watch, emphasizing the importance of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in exposing government misconduct. They also delve into issues like election integrity, DEI programs in military academies, and the Biden administration's border policies. Fitton highlights the ongoing challenges and the need for leadership to address these critical issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent release of documents obtained through two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests filed by The Black Vault in 2021 and 2022, has shed light on a briefing about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (now referred to as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena [UAP]) by the UAP Task Force (UAPTF) for NASA. The post Ep. #138 – Heavily Redacted UAP Briefing Between UAP Task Force and NASA Released first appeared on The Black Vault.

Check out all of our wonderful links, on the linktree: https://linktr.ee/allts A possibly inaccurate summary from chat gpt:  The Malmstrom Air Force Base UFO encounter is one of the most well-known and intriguing UFO incidents involving a U.S. military installation. It took place in March 1967 at the Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, which houses intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) as part of the U.S. nuclear defense system. The events surrounding the encounter are significant because they involve the reported shutdown of nuclear missiles during the sighting of an unidentified flying object. Here's a breakdown of what happened: The Incident: On the morning of March 24, 1967, Air Force personnel stationed at the base reported witnessing strange, unidentified flying objects in the vicinity. The most notable part of the encounter occurred at Oscar Flight, one of the missile alert facilities within the base, where 10 Minuteman I ICBMs were housed. According to Robert Salas, who was the Deputy Missile Combat Crew Commander on duty that morning, a bright, glowing red object was observed hovering outside the facility. Around the same time, Salas received a frantic call from one of the security guards topside, reporting a UFO hovering near the front gate of the base. Shortly after this call, several of the Minuteman I missiles went into a "no-go" status, meaning they were disabled and could not be launched. Salas recalls that this occurred without any plausible explanation; no external reason for the missile shutdown could be identified at the time. The Air Force has protocols for missile shutdowns, but the simultaneous disabling of multiple missiles was highly unusual. In a separate but related event, Captain Eric Carlson and First Lieutenant Walt Figel reported a similar experience earlier that same month at another missile site, where their missiles also went offline during the presence of a UFO. Witnesses: The primary witnesses in this incident include Robert Salas, who has spoken extensively about the event, particularly after retiring from the military. He has written about it in his book, "Faded Giant" (co-authored with James Klotz). Other key witnesses include missile maintenance and security personnel stationed at the base at the time, some of whom reported seeing strange lights or craft in the sky. Walt Figel, who was also on duty during the event, confirmed that a UFO was reported, but his statements over the years have been somewhat more reserved than Salas's. Eric Carlson, Figel's commanding officer, has been more skeptical about UFOs but confirmed that the missile shutdowns occurred as described. Investigation: The Air Force investigated the missile shutdowns, but the incident was officially categorized under the Project Blue Book investigation, which was the U.S. Air Force's effort to analyze UFO reports between 1952 and 1969. However, Project Blue Book was officially closed in 1969, concluding that most UFO sightings could be explained by natural or man-made phenomena. As far as the Malmstrom incident, the Air Force attributed the missile shutdown to an electronic malfunction, although no specific technical explanation for the system failure was ever provided publicly. UFO researchers, however, argue that the timing of the UFO sighting and the missile malfunctions was more than coincidental. In later years, declassified documents and testimonies from the event have continued to stir debate within the UFO community and among former military personnel. Aftermath: The incident gained more public attention in the late 1990s and 2000s when former personnel like Robert Salas came forward with their accounts, and various documents related to the event were declassified under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). In 2010, Salas and other military personnel, including retired Air Force Captain Robert Jamison, held a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to discuss UFO incidents involving nuclear sites. They claimed that such incidents were not isolated and that UFOs had interfered with nuclear weapons in the U.S. and other countries. The event has since been a focal point in UFO discussions, particularly regarding the interest these unidentified objects seem to have in nuclear facilities. Some researchers speculate that UFOs are particularly interested in the military's nuclear capabilities, possibly as a form of surveillance or even intervention. Conclusion: The Malmstrom Air Force Base UFO encounter is notable not only for the sighting of a mysterious flying object but for its connection to the temporary disabling of nuclear missiles. Although the Air Force has never officially acknowledged any extraterrestrial involvement, the testimonies of former military personnel continue to fuel speculation about the significance of the event. To this day, the Malmstrom incident remains one of the most compelling UFO cases involving nuclear weapons and raises questions about the potential link between UFO sightings and nuclear facilities.

In this episode, Lindsey Rogerson and Rachel Wolcott, senior editors for Regulatory Intelligence in EMEA discuss the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) approach to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance.In the UK, most public bodies are subject to FOIA. That means members of the public can request information held by public authorities or by persons providing services to them. That includes the FCA, the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England. Lindsey and Rachel discuss the importance of using FOIA in their work to uncover information that helps readers and listeners better understand how the regulators work. They talk through several examples of information they've been able to request, including about whistleblowing, enforcement statistics, as well as bullying and harassment allegations made by FCA employees. Recently, however, many of their FOIA requests have been met with resistance from the regulator. Lindsey and Rachel talk about how they appealed the FCA's use of FOIA exemptions —and won. The process brought valuable insights into how the regulator manages FOIA compliance. LINKS FCA response to FOI on guidance for supervisors investigation allegations made by whistleblowers after ICO intervention June 2024: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/protocol_for_supervisors_when_in/response/2684994/attach/4/FOI10712%20Amended%20Response%2020240619.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1 Redacted FCA document: Supervision: Whistleblowing ‘How to Guide' for SPC & Authorisation Divisions: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/protocol_for_supervisors_when_in/response/2684994/attach/5/Annex%20A.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1 Article: FCA report shows "host" ACD compliance has not improved in a decade, s 166s imposed: https://word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/FCA%20report%20shows%20%22host%22%20ACD%20compliance%20has%20not%20improved%20in%20a%20decade,%20s%20166s%20imposed Article on: UK FCA is still assessing more than 1,100 whistleblower reports from 2023/24: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgo-ri.tr.com%2FO3tB1r&data=05%7C02%7Crachel.wolcott%40thomsonreuters.com%7Cba01669a1154474d690a08dcd2715851%7C62ccb8646a1a4b5d8e1c397dec1a8258%7C0%7C0%7C638616631473549097%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DODZq3z11tZ%2FDZsQvMvYSJWDHOs4gJi7eVZRLslaqGA%3D&reserved=0 H2O decision notice: https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/final-notices/h2o-am-llp-2024.pdf FCA warning notice on Woodford Investment Management Ltd and Neil Woodford: https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/warning-notices/warning-notice-statement-24-3.pdf First Tier Tribunal decision in Paul Carlier v ICO: https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKFTT/GRC/2024/257.htmlArticle on FOIA request about MiFID II recordkeeping investigations: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rachelwolcott_mifid-enforcement-action-activity-7199352605670555649-BLwt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopArticle: FCA to merge FOIA, personal data disclosure unit into comms team: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rachelwolcott_fca-to-merge-idt-fully-with-communications-activity-7163815206140239873-HFex/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopUK FCA's FoIA request reputational risk assessments, guidelines for journalists' requests are inappropriate –expert (paywall): http://go-ri.tr.com/xqNUHXMeta FOIAsFOI6522, FOI9427, FOI9980 (scroll to the bottom for links. For two of them you may need to request access from the FCA) FCA's response to Lindsey and Rachel's questions: Is the FCA's approach to FOIA and DPA in line with its stated values of acting with integrity and delivering in the public interest? "Yes" Does the FCA still circulate FOI responses to large number of staff in the CEO's office and the COO for comments and sign off? "As we mentioned in our last response to you in March, our approach is in line with ICO guidance and the law." What are the latest IDT performance statistics? "Over the last 12 months from September 2023 to August 2024 (inclusive), we responded to 92% of FOIA requests and 98% of DSARs within the statutory deadline." Has the ICO asked the FCA to perform any remedial work on IDT? Has ICO advised/queried the FCA about safeguards for FOIA and DPA in the new combined IDT/press office arrangements? "No. When we answered your questions in March, we explained that it had been our intention that the information disclosure team would move to a different department within the communications directorate as part of a planned restructure later this year. That move has now happened." Has the FCA stopped internal circulation of lists of new FOIA requests with names of requestors? If not why not?"We continue to circulate the details of new requests, which generally include the names of the requesters, to a limited number of internal stakeholders. We are satisfied that our internal processes are appropriate and lawful, including that our processes are compliant with FOIA and data protection legislation." What further steps has the FCA taken to train IDT/comms staff about using FOIA exemptions?"All IDT staff and internal reviewers have received formal training on the application of the FOI Act and many members of the team are qualified FOIA practitioners. In addition, IDT works closely with our legal division, which provides expert guidance in the interpretation of the most complex aspects of the Act." Has the FCA reviewed its approach to labelling FOIA requests as vexatious following the First-Tier Tribunal case Paul Carlier v Information Commissioner and the FCA? If yes, how? "The FCA continues to consider each request on a case by case basis, in line with the requirements of relevant legislation, ICO guidance and case law. In this case, the ICO agreed with our view the requests were vexatious. The Tribunal, however, decided 'by a narrow margin' they were not, a conclusion it reached 'with some hesitation.' We have therefore been happy to reconsider the requests." From the evidence we have reviewed the FCA's approach to FOIAs and DPAs seemed to be top-down with many senior executives signing off requests and even correcting grammar errors. We are also aware from our own FOIs that there is often months-long delays in responding to requests and appeals. Given this, what is the FCA doing to ensure a more efficient process in line with the legislation? "We have improved our performance on the statutory deadlines for FOIAs and DSARs over the last year. We recognise that we need to do more to improve our performance in processing FOIA Internal Reviews and DSAR complaints. We are currently considering how the existing process can be streamlined to improve its efficiency. Our internal processes are focused on ensuring a clear and quality response, not preventing disclosure which is determined by the law."FOI6522: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/foi6522_request_for_further_info#incoming-2714347FOI9427: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/foi9427_request_for_information#incoming-2713882FOI9980: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/foi_9980_request_for_information#incoming-2711477 Compliance Clarified is a podcast from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.Listen to wide-ranging, insightful discussions on all things compliance for financial services firms. We delve into the hot topics of the day, the challenges faced and offer up practical ideas for emerging good practice. We de-mystify regulation and explore the art, as well as the science, of the ever-expanding role of the compliance officer.  Enforcements, digital transformation, regulatory change, governance, culture, conduct risk – anything and everything impacting the compliance function is up for discussion.

The Biden-Harris Administration has been exposed for gaslighting the American people for years. The ACLJ's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit revealed that a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol “Migration Crisis Action Team” gave “daily reports” about the southern border crisis that were widely distributed within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Though President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris (appointed “Border Czar”), and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas claimed the border was secure and not a crisis, we have evidence that they were well aware of the fact that illegal immigration is a “crisis.” The Sekulow team discusses the ACLJ's FOIA, the 2024 presidential election polls between VP Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump – and much more.

After years of bureaucratic obstacles and inconsistent responses, The Black Vault has obtained a highly sought after document through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that directly references the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), reported since 2017 as “The Pentagon's Secret Search for UFOs“. The post Ep. #137 – AATIP Memo Unveiled After FOIA Battle: DoD Inconsistencies Exposed first appeared on The Black Vault.

Democrat Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has tripled the budget the Bay State is spending on its migrant shelters but is stonewalling requests for an accounting of how she has spent the previous $1 billion on migrant housing. One case, for instance, finds that the state shelled out $16.3 million to rent out a Boston hotel to house illegals. However, after being asked where the money went, the state did not reveal to whom that multimillion-dollar payment was made, according to the Boston Globe. This contract is not the only one with details blacked out after the paper filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

In this episode of "Game Changers for Government Contractors," host Michael LeJeune delves into the intricacies of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Learn when and how to effectively use FOIA to obtain crucial government contracting information, the types of documents you can request, and the process involved. Michael also provides valuable tips on avoiding common pitfalls and explains why it's often best to have someone else submit the request on your behalf. Whether you're new to FOIA or looking to refine your strategy, this episode offers essential insights to help you navigate the FOIA process successfully. ----- Frustrated with your government contracting journey? Join our group coaching community here: https://federal-access.com/gamechangers Grab my #1 bestselling book, "I'm New to Government Contract. Where Should I Start?" Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYXR56PS

Send us a Text Message.What if leaving a religious organization meant turning your entire world upside down? In our latest episode, we kick off our Q&A series on Scientology by unraveling the concept of Knowledge Reports (KRs) and the dire consequences for failing to write one. I share a poignant story about my wife, Claire, and her personal experience with KRs, shedding light on the intricate dynamics within the Church. Don't miss our nostalgic trip down memory lane as we talk about the fascinating layout of the international base and a memorable Christmas gift for David Miscavige.Have you ever wondered how people manage to escape the tight grip of Scientology? We dive deep into the harrowing escape stories of former members, exploring how the organization turns these departures into stories of betrayal and fabrications. We provide practical insights on obtaining police records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and break down the A to J check questions you might face during interviews. The episode also uncovers the shockingly low wages of Sea Org members and why it's crucial for former members to scrutinize their Social Security earnings for gaps and inaccuracies.From motorcycle restoration projects to legal battles against a powerful organization, we cover an array of riveting topics in this episode. Hear the intricate details of "blow drills" and the dramatic escape of Jorge to Mexico, and learn why Scientology has largely escaped legal repercussions despite numerous controversial practices. We also discuss the complex relationship between David Miscavige and physical design elements within Scientology, providing a comprehensive view of the organization's operations. Tune in for an episode packed with personal anecdotes, listener questions, and our ongoing efforts to expose the troubling truths about Scientology.Support the Show.BFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160/shareApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 Spotify: ...

Radar Online recently lost a long-running lawsuit against the FBI over its failure to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The case, Radar Online LLC v. FBI, was decided by Judge Paul G. Gardephe in the Southern District of New York. The court found that the FBI had properly withheld certain records under FOIA Exemption 3, which protects information prohibited from disclosure by another federal statute..The FBI cited three statutes to justify withholding the documents: the Child Victims' and Child Witnesses' Rights Act, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act, and Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e), which protects the secrecy of grand jury proceedings. The court agreed that these statutes were valid grounds for exemption, especially to protect the privacy and safety of minor victims involved in Epstein's crimes. The court also upheld the FBI's decision to withhold materials as attorney work product under Exemption 5, which protects documents prepared in anticipation of litigation​.Meanwhile, transparency is once again trash binned by the government and by the court.(commercial at 11:19)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:FBI Wins Fight to Keep its Files on Jeffrey Epstein Secret (knewz.com)

Radar Online recently lost a long-running lawsuit against the FBI over its failure to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The case, Radar Online LLC v. FBI, was decided by Judge Paul G. Gardephe in the Southern District of New York. The court found that the FBI had properly withheld certain records under FOIA Exemption 3, which protects information prohibited from disclosure by another federal statute..The FBI cited three statutes to justify withholding the documents: the Child Victims' and Child Witnesses' Rights Act, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act, and Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e), which protects the secrecy of grand jury proceedings. The court agreed that these statutes were valid grounds for exemption, especially to protect the privacy and safety of minor victims involved in Epstein's crimes. The court also upheld the FBI's decision to withhold materials as attorney work product under Exemption 5, which protects documents prepared in anticipation of litigation​.Meanwhile, transparency is once again trash binned by the government and by the court.(commercial at 11:19)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:FBI Wins Fight to Keep its Files on Jeffrey Epstein Secret (knewz.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Radar Online recently lost a long-running lawsuit against the FBI over its failure to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The case, Radar Online LLC v. FBI, was decided by Judge Paul G. Gardephe in the Southern District of New York. The court found that the FBI had properly withheld certain records under FOIA Exemption 3, which protects information prohibited from disclosure by another federal statute..The FBI cited three statutes to justify withholding the documents: the Child Victims' and Child Witnesses' Rights Act, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act, and Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e), which protects the secrecy of grand jury proceedings. The court agreed that these statutes were valid grounds for exemption, especially to protect the privacy and safety of minor victims involved in Epstein's crimes. The court also upheld the FBI's decision to withhold materials as attorney work product under Exemption 5, which protects documents prepared in anticipation of litigation​.Meanwhile, transparency is once again trash binned by the government and by the court.(commercial at 11:19)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:FBI Wins Fight to Keep its Files on Jeffrey Epstein Secret (knewz.com)

Critical findings from recent CIS Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation reveal that a Biden “humanitarian” parole program created specifically for nationals of four countries has resulted in many applicants flying in from 74 other countries. This episode of Parsing Immigration Policy draws attention to the discrepancies between the public justification for the Cuban Haitian […]

Critical findings from recent CIS Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation reveal that a Biden “humanitarian” parole program created specifically for nationals of four countries has resulted in many applicants flying in from 74 other countries. This episode of Parsing Immigration Policy draws attention to the discrepancies between the public justification for the Cuban Haitian Nicaraguan Venezuelan (CHNV) Direct Flight Program and the reality of its implementation. Mark Krikorian, the Center's executive director, and Todd Bensman, the Center's national security fellow, also highlight the urgent need to reform U.S. asylum laws.Massive Influx: Since January 2023, more than 460,000 from those four nationalities have been authorized to fly into the country, with 30,000 being allowed in each month – all eligible for two-year renewable work authorization.Litigation and Transparency Issues:FOIA Requests and Lawsuits: CIS had to resort to FOIA requests and then lawsuits to obtain information about the program. While Homeland Security eventually disclosed 45 U.S. airports used for arrivals, the administration resisted revealing departure countries until recently. They continue to refuse to provide the number flying in from each nation.Public Deception: The administration promoted the CHNV Program as a kind of rescue initiative. However, many entrants are coming from safe countries, contradicting the stated need for urgent humanitarian intervention. Applicants are flying in from 77 different countries, including safe, prosperous nations like France, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Fiji, Australia, and Canada.Concerns and Implications:Asylum Shopping: This raises critical questions about the purpose of asylum. Should individuals in safe countries qualify for U.S. asylum, or is this merely a workaround to bypass immigration limits set by Congress?Reforming Asylum Laws: CIS experts stress the need for statutory changes to ensure asylum is reserved for those genuinely fleeing persecution and not for those already in safe countries.Executive Overreach: The Biden administration's actions suggest an attempt to increase immigration without congressional approval, undermining the legislative process and immigration limits.HostMark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestTodd Bensman is a National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies.RelatedNew Data: Many Migrants in Biden's ‘Humanitarian' Flights Scheme Coming in from Safe Countries and Vacation WonderlandsA Secret Finally Revealed: Americans Can Know the U.S. Cities Receiving Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants Flying from AbroadWhat is CHNV Parole and Why You Should CareParsing Immigration Policy podcast: Straight Talk on Biden's Parole FlightsGovernment Admission: Biden Parole Flights Create Security ‘Vulnerabilities' at US AirportsNew Records: Biden DHS Has Approved Hundreds of Thousands of Migrants for Secretive Foreign Flights Directly into U.S. AirportsIntro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

As we anticipate the Supreme Court's decision in Murthy v. Missouri, NCLA's Jenin Younes has filed a motion in district court citing Congressional testimony revealing that Senior Advisor Dr. David Morens and Dr. Anthony Fauci used personal email accounts to evade Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests during the pandemic. Mark and Jenin delve into the details of this motion in their latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most influential U.S. officials during the COVID-19 pandemic is testifying to Congress on June 3, days after one of his former advisers admitted deleting emails. Dr. Anthony Fauci, 83, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1984 to late 2022, sat down in front of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in Washington to answer questions. Lawmakers asked Dr. Fauci about the growing scandal at his former agency, which centers on attempts to evade the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a law that establishes the right of the public to obtain government information such as emails. Jury selection is set to begin this week in first son Hunter Biden's federal gun crime case. The first round of the jury selection process began at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. Biden has been at the center of a series of controversies since the campaign era of the 2020 election cycle for a series of alleged personal, business, and legal failures. The trial will focus on allegedly untruthful statements that Mr. Biden made on a form to receive a firearm in 2018. Two New York City police officers were shot by a man identified by authorities as an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. Nineteen-year-old Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata was allegedly driving a scooter the wrong way when the officers tried to pull him over. While fleeing on foot, he reportedly opened fire at the officers, who returned fire. Mr. Castro-Mata is also a suspect in a series of robberies involving motorized scooters. Both officers are in stable condition and expected to recover. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

One of the most influential U.S. officials during the COVID-19 pandemic is testified to Congress on June 3, days after one of his former advisers admitted deleting emails. Dr. Anthony Fauci, 83, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1984 to late 2022, sat down in front of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in Washington to answer questions. Lawmakers asked Fauci about the growing scandal at his former agency, which centers on attempts to evade the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a law that establishes the right of the public to obtain government information such as emails.Jury selection is set to begin this week in first son Hunter Biden's federal gun crime case. The first round of the jury selection process began at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware. Hunter Biden has been at the center of a series of controversies since the campaign era of the 2020 election cycle for a series of alleged personal, business, and legal failures. The trial will focus on allegedly untruthful statements that Mr. Biden made on a form to receive a firearm in 2018.Two New York City police officers were shot by a man identified by authorities as an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. Nineteen-year-old Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata was allegedly driving a scooter the wrong way when the officers tried to pull him over. While fleeing on foot, he reportedly opened fire at the officers, who returned fire. Castro-Mata is also a suspect in a series of robberies involving motorized scooters. Both officers are in stable condition and expected to recover.

* Tucker: Smartest take on U.S. foreign policy ever caught on tape - 'Why did America push for Ukraine to Join NATO?' - Tucker Carlson, tuckercarlson.com * Jeffrey Sachs with probably the smartest and most accurate assessment of the Ukraine war, and American foreign policy more broadly, ever caught on tape. * Bragg's team failed to prove Trump's guilt in New York case, legal experts say - TheBlaze.com * I Why are people talking about Dr Anthony Fauci's emails? - BBC. The over 3,000 pages of emails, were obtained by the Washington Post, Buzzfeed News and CNN through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, date from January to June 2020. * Ramaswamy purchased a 7.7% stake consisting of 2.7 million shares in BuzzFeed between March 14 and May 21 at costs ranging from $1.47 to $2.51 per share, according to a May SEC filing. * Vivek Ramaswamy used his recently purchased activist stake in BuzzFeed to urge the media outlet to issue an apology for what he referred to as repeated lies, according to a letter shared with the Daily Caller. * Ramaswamy pushed the outlet in the letter to apologize and acknowledge to its audience that it "repeatedly lied on issues of national importance. Address your audience directly and candidly admit: 'We failed in our obligation to tell you the truth. By both omission and commission, we repeatedly lied on issues of national importance, and so did the rest of the media. * Former FTX executive Ryan Salame received a prison sentence of 7.5 years - DOJ PR. Salame and his co-conspirators' more than 300 political donations, which totaled tens of millions of dollars, were illegal in part because some were paid using the cryptocurrency exchange's customer funds, according to the press release. * Salame's involvement in two serious federal crimes undermined public trust in American elections and the integrity of the financial system. * He contributed $27 million to Protect Our Future PAC and was its main backer in the 2022 midterm election cycle, according to OpenSecrets. The PAC spent $23 million to boost Democrats during the cycle. * US District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, who Bill Clinton appointed, oversaw Trump's E. Jean Carroll defamation case, where a jury in January found the former Elle Magazine writer should receive damages totaling $83.3M.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/23/2024): 3:05pm- On Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will hold a rally at Crotona Park in the South Bronx. Despite being a Democrat stronghold, the Bronx campaign rally is expected to draw thousands of supporters. 3:15pm- CNN Senior Data Analyst Harry Enten revealed that recent polling shows Donald Trump currently has 22% support among black voters—he was at 9% in 2020. 3:40pm- While appearing on CNN with Dana Bash, Democrat political strategist James Carville conceded that Joe Biden's campaign should be concerned about polling which consistently indicates Donald Trump may win a larger percentage of the black and Hispanic vote than any Republican president since Richard Nixon. 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) wondered why no prosecutor has held Dr. Anthony Fauci—or any other health official during the coronavirus pandemic—legally responsible for hiding evidence and/or destroying evidence pertaining to the origins of the COVID-19 virus. 4:10pm- During Wednesday's House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) grilled former Senior Advisor for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Dr. David Morens about his decision to use a private Gmail account in order to avoid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. 4:30pm- Wesley J. Smith—Chair of Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism & Host of the Humanize Podcast at Humanize.Today—to discuss his newest article for National Review, “How Collins and Fauci Shattered Our Trust in Public Health.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/how-collins-and-fauci-shattered-our-trust-in-public-health/ 4:50pm- Michael Keaton is back for Beetlejuice 2! Rich and Matt can't wait—but Henry says it's going to stink. 5:00pm- Harrison Fields—of The Heritage Foundation, Fields Communications LLC, & a Surrogate for the 2024 Trump Campaign—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's big campaign rally in the Bronx on Thursday. Fields reacts to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) claiming that the rally is merely an attempt to “trick” Bronx residents to vote Republican in November. He hilariously challenges AOC to hold a rally in conservative stronghold like Cape Coral, Florida—no one would show up! 5:20pm- Media Matters—a far-left organization which attempts to stifle speech—laid off members of its staff on Thursday. 5:25pm- While speaking with the Hudson Institute, former presidential candidate Nikki Haley stated she will be voting for Donald Trump in November. She added, “Trump would be smart to reach out to millions of people who voted for me and continue to support me and not assume that they're just going to be with him.” But Henry isn't fully convinced that it's a “real” endorsement…WHY!?!? 5:40pm- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) claimed that if Donald Trump were to win the 2024 presidential election, he would raise the price of gasoline to appease energy producers—allowing them to “price gouge.” 5:50pm- Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) failed to defeat “big sandwich”—now she's targeting big salami! 6:05pm- While speaking with MSNBC's Joy Reid, former Georgia special prosecutor Nathan Wade—who had an affair with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis—claimed that “workplace romances are as American as apple pie.” 6:30pm- Justin Murphy—Republican Primary Candidate for U.S. Senate—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his campaign. Can Republicans win the Senate seat currently held by Bob Menendez? You can learn more about his campaign here: http://www.jerseyjustin4senate.org/ 6:40pm While speaking in Paris, France, John Kerry insisted that the U.S. transition to “green energy” will happen regardless of who wins the 2024 presidential election.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) wondered why no prosecutor has held Dr. Anthony Fauci—or any other health official during the coronavirus pandemic—legally responsible for hiding evidence and/or destroying evidence pertaining to the origins of the COVID-19 virus. 4:10pm- During Wednesday's House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) grilled former Senior Advisor for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Dr. David Morens about his decision to use a private Gmail account in order to avoid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. 4:30pm- Wesley J. Smith—Chair of Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism & Host of the Humanize Podcast at Humanize.Today—to discuss his newest article for National Review, “How Collins and Fauci Shattered Our Trust in Public Health.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/how-collins-and-fauci-shattered-our-trust-in-public-health/ 4:50pm- Michael Keaton is back for Beetlejuice 2! Rich and Matt can't wait—but Henry says it's going to stink.

Through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) originally filed in June 2021, The Black Vault has just obtained the official release of an email chain involving Luis Elizondo, the alleged former head of the Pentagon's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), and Neill Tipton, a defense official who previously worked as the Director of Defense Intelligence, Collection and Special Programs. The post Ep. #135 – New FOIA Release Highlights Redactions in Key AATIP Correspondence: What is the Pentagon Hiding? first appeared on The Black Vault.

This week Matt Guariglia drops in to talk about Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruises's Minority Report. We also discuss the history of policing in New York City and its impact on other cities. We jump into as eugenics, race and ethnicity in policing, gender dynamics, and the influence of World War I on the evolution of criminality in New York City and the rest of the United States as well as the Italian-American experience and the assassination of Joseph Petrosino. This is a fun talk about a somewhat overlooked Spielberg/Cruise collaboration. I hope you like it.About our guest:Matthew Guariglia is a historian and inter-disciplinary scholar serving as senior policy analyst for surveillance and technology policy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) where he focuses on policy and advocacy related to how local & federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and private corporations use technology. He currently holds academic affiliations in the Emory University Department of History and at Indiana University and the Institute of American Thought in support of research into the long history of how the U.S. government collects information on individuals and the relationship between information technologies and punitive state power and activism.His first book Police and the Empire City: Race and the Origins of Modern Policing in New York is out now from Duke University Press. He is also the co-editor of the Essential Kerner Commission Report (Liveright, 2021). He has a PhD in History from the University of Connecticut where my dissertation was awarded the 2020 Outstanding Dissertation Award by the Immigration and Ethnic History Society.  He is also a researcher with years of experience with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requesting. His writing can also be found in the Washington Post, NBC News, TIME, Slate, VICE, MuckRock, and the Urban History Association's blog, The Metropole.

This interview has a lot of corresponding imagery. To follow along while we review Caz's slide deck, check out the YouTube version of this episode.Since she first entered the basement in 2021 to tell us about her experience of the Pentyrch UFO Incident, Caz Clarke been hard at work trying to get to the bottom of the subsequent coverup.Incensed that the military would lie in wait days before the UFOs appeared and then immediately attack them, possibly putting all of humanity at risk without any public discourse, she has filed dozens of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to get answers.Nobody who listens to this interview will doubt that something strange is afoot, given the responses she received to her government inquiries. Thanks to Caz and team's efforts, the Pentyrch UFO Incident might just be the best documented UFO coverup in history.Listen to our first interview with Caz, where she details her UFO experience during the Pentyrch Incident:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeWebsiteIf you have a story to tell, get in touch--------Be a Basement VIP. Get access to bonus content, ad-free listening, and early-release episodes. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Patreon for just $2.99 a month.Buy us a beer!

After a layoff that lasted more than a decade, the EA Sports College Football series is finally returning this summer. The company released a new video about the game in the last week, which shared some new information, but which still left a lot up in the air. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to find out exactly what Ohio State submitted to EA Sports for possible inclusion in the game. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he learned, what he knows about the game, and what's still a mystery.

Recently released documents to The Black Vault via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) offer a rare glimpse into the Department of Defense Inspector General's evaluation of the DoD's response to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). The post Ep. #130 – DoD Inspector General Releases Details of Interview With UFO Whistleblower David Grusch first appeared on The Black Vault.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/05/2023): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In a notable exchange, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) accused the bureau of violating the Fourth Amendment by routinely accessing communications between Americans without receiving a constitutionally necessary court-order beforehand. 3:15pm- Investigative reporter for The Daily Caller James Lynch writes that “the Department of Justice (DOJ) secured court orders to prevent Google from informing congressional staffers of the DOJ's efforts to monitor their communications, according to court documents. Legal group Empower Oversight released the five court orders Monday after filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the records related to the DOJ's previously unknown attempts to monitor the communications of staffers conducting oversight of the department.” You can read the full article here: https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/04/doj-blocked-google-informing-congressional-staffers-spied-court-orders/ 3:20pm- During Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray which FBI official made the decision to raid Mar-a-Lago, the home of former President Donald Trump, and retrieve classified documents. Wray said no single individual made the decision. 3:30pm- On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the effects of a Biden Administration rule proposal change to Title IX which would expand the definition of sexual discrimination to include any school policy that prevents biological males identifying as female from competing in women's athletic competitions. Among the individuals testifying during the hearing is NCAA swimming champion, and women's sports advocate, Riley Gaines. Gaines insisted that there should be a place for everyone in collegiate sports, but that it isn't safe or fair for biological males to compete against biological females. 3:40pm- During Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray if anyone at the bureau was fired after targeting Catholics and inappropriately labeling them as radical hate group members. 4:05pm- According to a report from NBC4 New York, “[a]t least four gold bars tied to the FBI search of Sen. Robert Menendez's home had been directly linked to a New Jersey businessman now accused of bribing the state's senior senator, Bergen County prosecutor records from a 2013 robbery case show. The businessman, Fred Daibes, reported to police he was the victim of an armed robbery in 2013, and he asked police to recover the gold bars stolen from him. In the 2013 robbery, Daibes reported $500,000 in cash and 22 gold bars were stolen, Edgewater police records show. Police later caught four suspects with the stolen goods.” You can read the full report from Jonathan Dienst, Courtney Copenhagen, and Tom Winter here: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/gold-bars-featured-in-bob-menendez-bribe-case-linked-to-2013-robbery-records-show/4919801/ 4:20pm- In a new advertisement, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)—who is now running for Mayor of Houston—accidentally provides her supporters with the wrong election date! A graphic featured in the commercial encourages voters to cast their ballots on or before December 7th—however, the election is actually taking place on December 9th. 4:30pm- Brandon Drey of The Daily Wire writes: “A federal court on Monday halted the prison sentence for Douglas Mackey, who was convicted earlier this year of election interference for posting memes that mocked Hillary Clinton voters to cast their ballot via text during the 2016 presidential election. Mackey was accused of a ‘scheme to deprive individuals of their constitutional right to vote' after a Twitter account he ran under the handle ‘Ricky Vaughn' posted memes in the lead-up to the election. In October, Judge Ann M. Donnelly of Federal District Court in Brooklyn sentenced Mackey to 7 months in prison, a $15,000 fine, and two years probation.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/douglas-mackeys-meme-related-prison-sentence-halted-by-federal-court 4:40pm- During a speech at the 2023 United Nations Conference on Climate Change, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said that coal fired power plants should not be permitted to exist anywhere in the world. According to the audio, he may have emitted “natural gas” of his own making while on stage… 4:50pm- On Sunday evening, a disturbing Pro-Palestinian protest in Philadelphia took place— consisting of anti-Semitic chants and the intentional targeting of a restaurant owned by an American-Israeli chef. Only one national news network reported on the story. 5:05pm- On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the effects of a Biden Administration rule proposal change to Title IX which would expand the definition of sexual discrimination to include any school policy that prevents biological males identifying as female from competing in women's athletic competitions. Among the individuals testifying during the hearing is NCAA swimming champion, and women's sports advocate, Riley Gaines. Gaines insisted that there should be a place for everyone in collegiate sports, but that it isn't safe or fair for biological males to compete against biological females. 5:40pm- Rich reveals that he sneaks wine into movie theaters. Matt claims it's violative of the theater rules—no outside concessions! 6:05pm- On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the effects of a Biden Administration rule proposal change to Title IX which would expand the definition of sexual discrimination to include any school policy that prevents biological males identifying as female from competing in women's athletic competitions. Among the individuals testifying during the hearing is NCAA swimming champion, and women's sports advocate, Riley Gaines. Gaines insisted that there should be a place for everyone in collegiate sports, but that it isn't safe or fair for biological males to compete against biological females. 6:10pm- During Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray why the bureau refused to concede that the Hunter Biden laptop story was authentic prior to the 2020 presidential election—especially after members of the federal government worked with social media companies to suppress the story and deny its validity. 6:20pm- In the 1990 Christmas-classic Home Alone, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister famously purchases a grocery cart-full of items for less than $20. One TikTok user calculated how much Kevin would have to spend in 2023 in order to buy those same groceries—an estimated $68, meaning there has been a 248% increase in prices since the movie's theatrical release! Plus, Henry continues to insist that Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas film. 6:40pm- Ari Blaff of National Review writes: “The Department of Justice is preventing two would-be whistleblowers from testifying in the Biden impeachment investigation, House Republicans claim in a report on the status of their investigation released Tuesday. The 78-page report, issued by the House Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight Committees, accuses the DOJ of stonewalling the congressional investigation into allegations that the Biden administration gave the president's son special treatment while investigating his failure to pax federal income taxes in 2017 and 2018.” You can read the full report here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/doj-blocking-whistleblowers-from-testifying-in-hunter-biden-probe-house-gop-investigators-say/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In a notable exchange, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) accused the bureau of violating the Fourth Amendment by routinely accessing communications between Americans without receiving a constitutionally necessary court-order beforehand. 3:15pm- Investigative reporter for The Daily Caller James Lynch writes that “the Department of Justice (DOJ) secured court orders to prevent Google from informing congressional staffers of the DOJ's efforts to monitor their communications, according to court documents. Legal group Empower Oversight released the five court orders Monday after filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the records related to the DOJ's previously unknown attempts to monitor the communications of staffers conducting oversight of the department.” You can read the full article here: https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/04/doj-blocked-google-informing-congressional-staffers-spied-court-orders/ 3:20pm- During Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray which FBI official made the decision to raid Mar-a-Lago, the home of former President Donald Trump, and retrieve classified documents. Wray said no single individual made the decision. 3:30pm- On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the effects of a Biden Administration rule proposal change to Title IX which would expand the definition of sexual discrimination to include any school policy that prevents biological males identifying as female from competing in women's athletic competitions. Among the individuals testifying during the hearing is NCAA swimming champion, and women's sports advocate, Riley Gaines. Gaines insisted that there should be a place for everyone in collegiate sports, but that it isn't safe or fair for biological males to compete against biological females. 3:40pm- During Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray if anyone at the bureau was fired after targeting Catholics and inappropriately labeling them as radical hate group members.

On this week's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, we are joined by Colin Farnsworth, the chief FOIA counsel at the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss a powerful tool that promotes transparency and accountability from federal agencies – the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Farnsworth notes that FOIA essentially “shines a light on government actions.” […]

In the world of true crime, few cases capture the imagination and intrigue of the public like that of Ellen Greenberg. A case that raises more questions than it answers, it has become a symbol of a justice system fraught with obstacles and a stubborn refusal to uncover the truth. The appeals are underway in the case of Ellen Greenberg, and her parents are now taking their battle for justice to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, challenging the suicide ruling that has shrouded her tragic death in mystery.    Ellen Greenberg's case is one that defies logic. Despite evidence suggesting a homicide rather than a suicide, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office initially ruled her death as suicide. Ellen was found stabbed a shocking 20 times, with half of those wounds in the back and half in the head. The very nature of the injuries itself raises doubts about the official conclusion of suicide.    As Defense Attorney and host of the podcast "Defense Diaries," Bob Motta aptly put it, "The facts don't beget the ultimate conclusion in terms of it being suicide. It's the concept is absurd to me... No one's doing that." It is an assertion that has left many scratching their heads.    Suicide, particularly among women, is often associated with less violent methods, such as overdose or carbon monoxide poisoning. The sheer brutality of the wounds inflicted on Ellen contradicts the typical patterns of self-inflicted harm.    Bob Motta points out the perplexing nature of the case, "It's like a case where the cops all know who did it, and they just don't have the evidence to get them. Those are the cases that haunt these cops forever when they know who did it, but they just couldn't get the evidence to prove it." In Ellen's case, much of the evidence either went uncollected or, shockingly, was never examined.    One of the most troubling aspects of this case is the lack of a thorough investigation. The knife found in Ellen's chest was never checked for fingerprints, and crucial surveillance footage from the apartment building lobby and public areas went unscrutinized. Even her personal belongings, like her diary and laptop, have remained untouched in evidence storage.    The question that emerges is, why the reluctance to investigate thoroughly? Is there a hidden agenda at play? As Bob Motta points out, "It makes me think that they destroyed all the evidence. There has to be like a rational explanation as to why they're refusing to do it unless somebody's being protected."    The frustration surrounding this case extends to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which have reportedly been denied repeatedly. The lack of transparency and cooperation in accessing evidence only adds to the mystique of the case.    The case of Ellen Greenberg is a chilling reminder of the shortcomings of our justice system. It raises disconcerting questions about the integrity of the investigation and the influence that may be preventing the truth from surfacing. As the appeals continue, one cannot help but wonder if justice will ultimately prevail, or if Ellen's case will remain forever shrouded in a cloud of secrecy, leaving us with more questions than answers. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Samaritan Ministries: How are you planning to pay your medical bills in 2024? Before answering that question, here are three reasons you should look into health care sharing with Samaritan Ministries. One, there are no networks which means you choose the doctors and hospitals you go to, and have a say in the treatments you receive. Two, you’re part of a Christian community. When you have a medical need, fellow members send money directly to you to help you pay your shareable medical bills. And you’ll do the same for them, all while praying for and encouraging one another. Three, it could be more affordable than what you’re paying now. For more reasons to join the Samaritan community, visit samaritan ministries dot org slash cross politic. https://justthenews.com/accountability/political-ethics/step-aside-hillary-joe-biden-may-become-king-email-scandals-new Step aside Hillary, Joe Biden may become king of email scandals as new stash alarms investigators The National Archives’ stunning admission that it has located 82,000 pages of potentially government-related emails from Joe Biden’s private accounts not only threatens to supplant Hillary Clinton in the annals of email scandals, it could also provide a boon to the ongoing federal and congressional investigations into the Biden family. The admission came out Monday as part of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit brought by the non-profit Southeastern Legal Foundation. “We're duty bound to make sure that everybody's following the law here. And it sure looks like that's questionable at this moment,” Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., a member of the House Oversight Committee that is conducting the Biden impeachment inquiry right now, said hours after the revelation. Perry told the John Solomon Reports podcast that lawmakers in Congress must take action to ensure all the emails are preserved given the history of Hillary Clinton’s team trying to delete her private emails or to destroy the devices they were stored on. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., who first raised questions about President Biden’s use of private email years ago, said the discovery of the emails should be combed for potential evidence by every investigator from Congress to the Justice Department. Under legal pressure, the National Archives has confirmed to a court that it has located 82,000 pages of emails that Biden sent or received during his vice presidential tenure on three private pseudonym accounts. It’s a total that potentially dwarfs the amount that landed Hillary Clinton in hot water a decade ago. The total of Biden private email exchanges was disclosed Monday in a little-noticed status report filed in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit brought against the National Archives and Records Administration by the nonprofit public interest law firm the Southeastern Legal Foundation. The foundation brought the lawsuit seeking access to the emails after Just the News revealed a year ago that Joe Biden had used three pseudonym email accounts – during the time he served as President Barack Obama’s vice president. The status report filed Monday in a federal court in Atlanta was the first to provide an estimate of the size and scope of possible government business conducted through Joe Biden’s private email accounts. To date, there is no indication from the National Archives in the court case that any of Biden’s email contain classified information. However, the president is under criminal investigation by Special Counsel Robert Hur for taking classified documents from his time as vice president and as a senator and storing them in insecure locations in the garage of his Delaware home and a think tank office he kept in Washington D.C. Hur recently spent two days interview Biden in that investigation. President Donald Trump has already been indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith for mishandling classified documents the FBI recovered from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida or that Trump returned to the Archives belatedly. Perry said he will be inquiring whether the FBI or DOJ has ever reviewed the Biden email stash located by the National Archives for relevant criminal investigations involving Hunter Biden or Biden’s handling of classified information and whether prosecutors ever considered charges for possible violations of the Federal Records Act. You can read the full letter here in my show notes… File NARA - special access request (1).pdf https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/federal-agency-makes-new-student-loan-proposal-months-after-supreme-court-order-5520324?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Federal Agency Makes New Student Loan Proposal Months After Supreme Court Order The Biden administration appeared to make major changes to its new student loan relief plan after the initial plan was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year. On Monday, the Department of Education (DOE) released a draft text that showed that the narrower plan would allow student debt forgiveness to apply only to specific groups of students rather than being a blanket rule that would cancel debt for some 45 million borrowers under the original plan. The first student loan proposal, announced by President Joe Biden, would have promised up to $20,000 in debt relief for low- and middle-income individuals. The Supreme Court struck that down in June. The DOE has yet to release the full details of the plan, saying that it wants to cancel some or all student debt for borrowers whose balances exceed what they originally owed; those who have loans that entered repayment 25 or more years ago; those who used loans to attend career-training programs that led to “unreasonable” debt loads or insufficient earnings; or those who are eligible for other loan forgiveness programs but did not apply. A fifth group is also being discussed, or “those who are experiencing financial hardship that the current student loan system does not currently adequately address,” the DOE said. The draft does not include details about how many borrowers would be impacted by the federal government's latest plan. It also did not include details about how much it may cost. The DOE stated it will continue to refine the proposal as it goes through a federal rulemaking process. The public will be able to provide written feedback next year. The draft proposal would give the department authority to wipe away federal student loans entirely for borrowers in some categories. The Biden administration has canceled more than $120 billion in federal student loan debt via existing student loan forgiveness programs for specific individuals. Previously, the president called for a plan to help “as many borrowers as possible,” but his administration seems to be moving away from the type of mass cancellation that he promised in August 2022. That plan was estimated to cost $400 billion. It’s unclear how much the second proposal will cost. https://www.dailyfetched.com/experts-claim-not-reading-mainstream-media-can-cause-heart-attacks/ ‘Experts’ Claim Not Reading Mainstream Media Can Cause Heart Attacks Not Reading mainstream media and opting for alternative sources can cause heart attacks, according to new research reported by the mainstream media. Yes, really. According to a pilot study led by Manchester Metropolitan University, those who do not read legacy mainstream media and opt for alternative sources of information demonstrate unhealthy symptoms of physical and mental stress, which can lead to heart attacks. The research study used so-called “sophisticated techniques” to monitor how people use media websites to measure their reactions to online information. The researchers claimed people with a low ID have a flawed ‘threat’ response when presented with misleading information in a stressful situation, which they say brings on cardiac responses and erratic reading behavior. The study also found that participants with low IDs also lacked self-confidence. It also claimed that reading alternative media from “unverified” sources (i.e., not reading CNN, MSNBC, BBC, ect) could negatively affect a person’s health and well-being. Senior Lecturer in Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University and principal investigator on the study, Dr Geoff Walton, said: “Those who aren’t very good at making judgments about information they read or see in newspapers, TV, or social media, especially misinformation such as fake news, experience a negative physical response to it. This means that misinformation is actually bad for their physical health. “On the other hand, those people that are very good at making judgments about information tend to have a much healthier physical response when they encounter misinformation,” he said. Woman screams as Donald Trump is sworn in as President- Play 0:00-0:10 - That was an example of the healthy response they may exhibit. “Given the constant barrage of fake news that we come across every day of our lives, it clearly shows there is a worrying public health issue emerging.” “However, our previous research has shown that we can change this through teaching and training so that people get better at making judgments about misinformation such as fake news.” “By doing so, they will have a much better physical response, which will positively affect their well-being.” “This shows it is now time for school teachers and lecturers to be given the right tools, devised in our previous research, to develop ID in their learners.” The results will be presented at the European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL) later this year. A peer-reviewed journal article is in preparation, and a larger study is planned. Similarly, a WHO study from 2022 claimed reading so-called “misinformation” can have a negative effect on health. The official website of the WHO reported: Incorrect interpretations of health information, which increase during outbreaks and disasters, often negatively impact people’s mental health and increase vaccine hesitancy, and can delay the provision of health care, a new WHO review shows. The authors conclude that the effects of infodemics and health misinformation online can be countered by “developing legal policies, creating and promoting awareness campaigns, improving health-related content in mass media and increasing people’s digital and health literacy”. The systematic review of published studies found 31 reviews that analysed fake news, misinformation, disinformation and infodemics related to health. Misinformation was defined as false or inaccurate information deliberately intended to deceive, while disinformation also included misleading or biased information, manipulated narratives or facts, and propaganda. The authors gathered, compared, and summarized this evidence in order to identify ways to address the negative effects of false health information on public health. “Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram are critical in disseminating the rapid and far-reaching spread of information,” the systematic review explains. The repercussions of misinformation on social media include such negative effects as “an increase in erroneous interpretation of scientific knowledge, opinion polarization, escalating fear and panic or decreased access to health care”. The increased spread of health-related misinformation in a health emergency is accelerated by easy access to online content, especially on smartphones. “During crises such as infectious disease outbreaks and disasters, the overproduction of data from multiple sources, the quality of the information and the speed at which new information is disseminated create social and health-related impacts.” The authors found that social media have been propagating poor-quality health-related information during pandemics, humanitarian crises, and health emergencies at an increasing rate. They note, “Such spreading of unreliable evidence on health topics amplifies vaccine hesitancy and promotes unproven treatments.” All the more reason not to read mainstream media.

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