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Today β€” 7 October 2026Nieuws Wereld

Justice Dept. Turns to Partisans and Conspiracists to Fill Depleted Ranks

7 October 2026 at 00:52
The civil rights unit has recruited people whose questionable work histories and dearth of education and experience might have disqualified them in the past, former officials said.

Under its chief, Harmeet Dhillon, the civil rights division of the Justice Department has pushed hard to replenish the ranks of a unit that was once a magnet for top legal talent.

Wrongly Indicted Man Seeks Inquiry of Official Conduct in Reflecting Pool Case

6 October 2026 at 20:32
Lawyers for the former Olympian David Hearn accused prosecutors of ignoring their own evidence to indict him and then providing β€œblatantly false” information about what they knew when.

Charges were dismissed against David Hearn, the former Olympian wrongly accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, and a judge has barred prosecutors from trying to revive the case against him.

Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million Scam

6 October 2026 at 20:16
A plea hearing revealed a far larger pattern of fraud against the government, while keeping some key secrets still hidden.

At the time of his arrest, David J. Rush was at work on highly classified programs for both the C.I.A. and the Pentagon.

Before yesterdayNieuws Wereld

D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence

3 October 2026 at 01:13
Records show that campus police officers informed Tompkins County prosecutors that they had conducted additional interviews beyond taking a statement from the woman who said she was raped.

The Cornell University Police Department gathered additional evidence in its investigation into allegations that several fraternity members had sexually assaulted a woman.

Trump Is Getting Desperate. It Shows.

2 October 2026 at 14:21
The Justice Department is trawling to find perpetrators on whom to pin conspiracies. Ordinary citizens are being ensnared.

Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time

5 August 2026 at 17:35
The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting with the president.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, said that President Trump β€œhas every right to be extraordinarily frustrated with the damage done to our national monuments in this city and elsewhere.”

Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz

5 August 2026 at 17:08
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.

Ships in the Gulf of Oman last month.

Tell us Your Connections Tips, Strategies and Questions

5 August 2026 at 09:02
We’re also looking to find out what questions solvers have about the game.

How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners

2 August 2026 at 04:03
An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.

What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels

31 July 2026 at 09:02
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.

Plug-in solar panels are as large as windows, and in Germany they are often installed on balconies.

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

31 July 2026 at 09:00
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

Alex Ottoboni with his balcony solar panel at his condo in the San Francisco Bay Area

Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche

1 August 2026 at 04:06
The president’s comments threw the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick to be attorney general, further into doubt.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday.

Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing

31 July 2026 at 23:47
It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.

President Trump reiterated his support for the so-called anti-weaponization fund in a social media post on Friday.

Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk

31 July 2026 at 21:02
Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.

Todd Blanche, according to current and former officials, understands that coping with President Trump’s demands, rages and U-turns is the price to pay for rising in his orbit.

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