Ryan Lucas
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National
DOJ Has Reclaimed Some Of The Ransom Paid In Colonial Pipeline Hack
The Justice Department has recovered most of the ransom paid to hackers during the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, which blocked gas supplies to parts of the U.S. until the company paid millions.
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Law & Courts
Prosecutors Secure Second Guilty Plea In Capitol Insurrection Investigation
Paul Hodgkins pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing an official proceeding. He is the second person to plead guilty in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Politics
The Debate Over Gun Laws Will Center On One Man This Week
President Biden's pick to the lead the ATF, David Chipman, will get a confirmation hearing Wednesday. The agency helps enforce U.S. gun laws, but hasn't had a Senate-confirmed director in six years.
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Law & Courts
Feds Seize 68 Lions, Tigers And Other Big Cats From Tiger King Park In Oklahoma
Investigators say the animals were receiving a nutritionally deficient diet, inadequate and untimely veterinary care and insufficient shelter from the weather.
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Politics
Gaetz Associate To Plead Guilty To 6 Counts, Cooperate With Investigators
Joel Greenberg will plead guilty to sex trafficking of a minor and other offenses, according to court documents. His friend, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., could become ensnared in the investigation.
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Law & Courts
Active-Duty Marine Corps Major Charged In Capitol Riot
Officials say Maj. Christopher Warnagiris is believed to be the first active duty military service member to be charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Politics
2 Men Charged With Assaulting Police In Capitol Riot Ordered Jailed Pending Trial
George Tanios and Julian Khater have been accused of conspiring to assault U.S. Capitol Police officers, including Brian Sicknick, who were protecting the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Politics
Former ATF Agent, Now A Gun Control Advocate, Is Biden's Nominee To Lead The Agency
President Biden has vowed to tackle gun violence in the U.S., tapping David Chipman, a former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent turned gun control advocate, to lead the ATF.
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Law & Courts
Federal Investigators Search Rudy Giuliani's Apartment Over Ukraine Ties
The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for years by federal authorities, who have been looking into his business dealings in Ukraine.
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Politics
2 Proud Boys Ordered Jailed Pending Trial In Capitol Riot Conspiracy Case
Ethan Nordean and Joseph Biggs had been released, but the government renewed its request to return them to custody after indicting them. A federal judge agreed, given the nature of the allegations.