US News Misc

United States News Miscellaneous

Defense contractor Raytheon agrees to pay $252M penalty to resolve Qatar bribery charges

Raytheon to Pay Over $950 Million in Settlement Over Fraud, Bribery, and Export Violations

Raytheon to pay $950+ million to resolve federal investigations into government contract fraud, as well as violations of anti-corruption and export control laws.
Justice Alito's upside-down flag sparks another SCOTUS ethics scandal

Democrats Call on Supreme Court Justice to Recuse Himself After Flag Confirmation

Rep. Jamie Raskin said there's “very clear conflict of interest” after Justice Alito told news outlet his wife flew upside-down flag in response to conflict with neighbor.
Asif Merchant

Pakistani National With Alleged Iranian Ties Charged in Plot to Assassinate US Officials

Asif Merchant met with undercover FBI agents who he believed were hitmen. A Pakistani national with alleged ties to Iran has been charged in connection...
U.S. unveils first AI national security strategy | FOX 13 Seattle

Biden Issues Nation’s 1st National Security Memorandum on AI

Biden issued nation’s first national security memorandum on the use of AI, directing the U.S. government to lead in developing “safe, secure, and trustworthy AI".