Yesterday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was asked to defend the media giant again in congressional testimony. According to Business Insider, many in congress did not go easy on him, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Zuckerberg struggled to answer her questions regarding fact-checking political advertisements, his personal ties to … [Read more...]
The President Has the Right to Demand Whistleblower’s Identity
(Photo Credit: White House, Public Domain) Although branded a spy by President Trump for blowing the whistle on Trump’s insidious attempt to withhold $391 million in 2019 military aid to Ukraine, allocated to fend off Russian aggression, the whistleblower is the ultimate U.S. patriot. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill), the top Democrat on the … [Read more...]
Giuliani Associates Busted at Dulles Airport on Campaign Finance Charges
https://youtu.be/K-DXQlXgcY4?rel=0 Video obtained by Jewish Insider shows Donald Trump's personal attorney with associates Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman. The Ukrainian whistleblower crisis deepened on Thursday when federal prosecutors unsealed charges on four Soviet-born men, who allegedly helped President Trump and his personal attorney, Rudy … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Whistleblowers – A Whistleblower Alleged Corruption at IRS
Arguably the longest-running arc in the darkly comic story that is Donald Trump's presidency involves Trump's tax returns. Trump broke with long-established precedent during the 2016 campaign by refusing to release his tax returns – at various points, he claimed that he was either on the verge of releasing them or unable to because they were under … [Read more...]
Congress Gets First Look At Whistleblower Complaint
CNN reported that whistleblower's complaint was delivered Wednesday afternoon to Capitol Hill for lawmakers to review. The complaint is about President Donald Trump's communications with Ukraine. It gave lawmakers their first chance to see the classified account that spurred a formal impeachment inquiry. Trump has downplayed the … [Read more...]
3M Facing Lawsuits from Veterans over Defective Earplugs
It's a standard sight at firing ranges – individuals wearing heavy ear protection while firing their weapons. Even small, light-weight guns can pose a serious danger to the user's hearing, which is why even amateur firearm users make sure to wear the proper equipment. Members of the military who wield heavy-duty weapons day in and day out face a … [Read more...]
Whistleblowers Allege Key Trump Administration Officials Pushed To Build Nuclear Reactors in Saudi Arabia
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman, shows informational boards showing how much business the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia generates in the United States economy, at their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Washington, D.C. (Public Domain) The Trump … [Read more...]
FedEx Employees Awarded Millions in Retaliation Suit
One current and two former FedEx employees were awarded millions of dollars collectively in mid October when a jury decided the courier giant wrongfully disciplined them after coming forward with allegations that FedEx put money before safety and did not properly maintain its aircraft along Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. The Los … [Read more...]
Workplace Safety in Peril: California Challenges Trump’s Weakening of OSHA Rules
California Governor Jerry Brown is going head to head with the Trump Administration as Trump and his cabinet try to eviscerate the civil protections President Obama initiated. Trump intends to: accelerate deportation of undocumented immigrants weaken auto emission standards that even automakers think are too lax eliminate net … [Read more...]
Minnesota Seeks Justice in Contaminant Lawsuit Against 3M
In 2001, a diligent scientist working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA’s) new contamination program started to uncover some troubling facts about perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs). These chemicals – largely used by 3M in firefighting foam, carpet coating and Scotch guard – had found their way into Minnesota groundwater – at least … [Read more...]
