Allegations of the Department of Justice secretly obtaining communications records from members of Congress, their staff and journalists have reignited concerns about executive branch overreach and privacy breaches. A report from the DOJ inspector general reveals phone and email records were seized during leak investigations under former President Donald Trump , targeting individuals like Kash Patel , now nominated to lead the FBI, CNN reports. What Happened: The investigation reportedly focused on individuals with access to sensitive information, including Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calf.) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), according to sources familiar with the matter. Patel, a former staffer on the House Intelligence Committee, was also among those whose records were obtained, along with journalists from prominent outlets like CNN, The Washington Post and The New York Times. Prosecutors bypassed established procedures, failing to convene an internal committee or obtain required certifications, according to the report. In total, records from over 40 congressional staffers were seized without their knowledge through non-disclosure orders. The report cautioned that these actions risk undermining congressional oversight by creating an appearance of executive interference. Also Read: Trump’s Tariff Storm: 3 Survival Strategies US Companies Are Using To Fight Back Why It Matters: These revelations underscore the need for stricter safeguards to protect the constitutional balance between legislative and executive powers. Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci , speaking on CNN , highlighted the political dimensions of these appointments. He suggested Patel's nomination might serve to appeal to Trump's base rather than present a realistic path to confirmation. Patel's nomination has drawn mixed reactions, with Devin Nunes describing him as an "immensely talented lawyer" while critics question his qualifications. Patel's confirmation process, which could extend into 2025, is expected to draw intense scrutiny, particularly given his vocal criticism of the so-called “deep state.” For now, the inspector general's findings have amplified calls for reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in DOJ investigations involving elected officials and journalists. Read Next: Trump Plays Presidential Immunity Card In Truth Social Lawsuit Battle Photo: Shutterstock This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
It’s a Christmas gift from the province that’ll keep on giving. Each year the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg helps spread joy to thousands of local families and this year the province is joining the effort, offering up a donation of $100,000 on Friday morning. “This is the most wonderful time of year,” said Premier Wab Kinew at the announcement. “This is where we get a chance to show that generosity that defines us as Manitobans.” The Premier commended the Cheer Board for their ongoing efforts to support Manitobans, saying the provincial government wanted to get in on spreading the joy, the province giving the local organization a massive novelty cheque while delivering news of $25,000 donations for Cheer Boards in Brandon and Westman as well. “So incredible,” is how the Cheer Board’s executive director Shawna Bell described the contribution. “To help us support families and individuals here in need in the city, it’s going to go a long way to making a very, very Merry Christmas for so many people here in Winnipeg.” So far, 16,000 applications have been received, and Bell expects that number to grow to 22,000 by the end of the month, an increase of roughly 1,500 when compared to last year. She says the donation from the province will be a big help, as the costs of assembling the hampers have also increased. “While this money is more than we’ve received in the past, the costs are more expensive than they have been in the past,” she said. “So everything is just catching up to one another right now, so this is going to help us make sure we don’t go into a deficit this season.” She estimates the province’s donation will allow them to make anywhere from 2,000 to 2,500 extra hampers and says it’s always special to see families’ faces when they come to pick up the sources of seasonal cheer. “It just creates a sense of magic for everybody who has a touching point on this organization, that’s what we’re here for,” she said. “We just want to make the community a little bit brighter over the holiday season.” Even with the recent donation from the province, the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg is always looking for more donations and will be accepting hamper applications up until Dec. 23, 2024. More information can be found on the organization’s social
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive rock bottom illustrated in one wild statWASHINGTON , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Nova Space Solutions, LLC of Anchorage, Alaska , to provide operations, services, maintenance, and infrastructure support for NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi , and NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans . The Combined Operations, Services, Maintenance, and Infrastructure Contract is a cost-plus-incentive-fee, firm-fixed-price, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that has a value of approximately $822.7 million . The performance period begins July 1, 2025 , and extends eight years and three months, with a 15-month base period, followed by a one-year option period and three two-year option periods. Under the contract, Nova Space Solutions will be responsible for contract management, logistics, safety, health and environmental compliance, engineering and manufacturing support services, site services, facility operations and maintenance services, and environmental services and program management. NASA's Stennis Space Center is the nation's largest propulsion test site, with infrastructure to support projects ranging from component and subscale testing to large engine hot fires. Researchers from NASA, other government agencies, and private industry use NASA Stennis test facilities for technology and propulsion research and developmental projects. NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, managed by the agency's Marshall Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama , is the nation's premier site for manufacturing and assembly of large-scale space structures and systems. For information about NASA and other agency programs, visit: https://www.nasa.gov View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-awards-operations-services-maintenance-and-infrastructure-contract-302325313.html SOURCE NASAAP News Summary at 10:24 a.m. EST
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