Chamber of Commerce’s Woes Expand as Donation Draws Scrutiny
The matter is further complicated for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), whose father, Rep. Peter Meyer (R-Mich.), a Never-Trump supporter in the 2022 presidential election, is under investigation for making large donations to tax-exempt groups during his son’s primary campaign, which came shortly after the group endorsed the former congressman. of Hills Taylor Giorno […]
Google AI-powered search engine could invite fresh antitrust scrutiny
Google’s AI-powered search engine is seen as a potential death blow to cash-strapped media, with some experts arguing that a new US antitrust crackdown is the industry’s only hope for survival. Critics warn that Google could gain dangerously strong control over the flow of information and advertising dollars on the internet unless courts or Congress […]
Feds Intensify Antitrust Scrutiny of AI Giants Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia
Federal regulators have reportedly reached an agreement to investigate the dominant roles played by Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia in the rapidly evolving AI industry. of The New York Times Reports The Justice Department and FTC agreed last week to move forward with an antitrust investigation into the conduct of major AI companies, according to two […]
Scrutiny of prosecutor Matthew Colangelo intensifies after Trump conviction
A prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is attracting waves of criticism after he successfully helped secure a felony conviction against former President Donald Trump this week. Matthew Colangelo, once the No. 3 official in the Biden administration Department of Justice, was one of a handful of prosecutors District Attorney Alvin Bragg enlisted to […]
Chamber Foundation president leaving amid congressional scrutiny
Carolyn Corley is stepping down as chairwoman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, according to an internal memo viewed by The Hill. “It is with bittersweet emotion that we share the news that Carolyn will be leaving the Chamber at the end of the summer,” Chamber President Suzanne Clark wrote in a memo. “We […]
Antisemitism at Yale, Univ. of Michigan to face congressional scrutiny
First appearance on FOXThe dates for closed-door interviews with top university presidents were announced as House Republicans continue their investigation into anti-Semitism at educational institutions across the country. On Wednesday, the House Education and Labor Committee notified two university officials that recordings of upcoming interviews would be closed to the press. Yale University President Peter […]
Pentagon’s DEI efforts under scrutiny as House investigators launch new oversight probe
First appearance on Fox: The House Oversight Committee is launching an investigation into the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on the U.S. military. Rep. Glenn Grossman (R-Wis.) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), the chairs of the Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on National Security and Military Personnel, each lead the Department of Defense on […]
Biden’s executive privilege over Hur audio, but not transcript, draws scrutiny
President Joe Biden‘s assertion of executive privilege over special counsel Robert Hur’s audio recording of their classified documents interview sparked criticism from Republicans and legal experts after the president previously waived his privilege of the interview transcript. A few hours before the House Judiciary Committee‘s hearing to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over […]
Fani Willis’ spending comes under scrutiny by Georgia Senate
Embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ use of funds came under scrutiny Friday at a Georgia Senate Select Committee hearing. Republican Sen. Bill Cowsert questioned the treasurer about Willis’ numerous “enhancement requests” for additional funding, including one asking for about $1 million in 2023 for general court costs. It was included. Fulton County Chief […]
Amy Schumer calls out ‘razor-sharp’ scrutiny on Jewish people, ‘but not on Hamas’
Comedian Amy Schumer said in a new interview that Hamas escaped the intense scrutiny Jews received after Israel’s war in Gaza. The actress and self-described “proud Jewish woman” told Hollywood’s Variety that she believes Jews are far more heated in “public discourse” than the terror group in Gaza. he said. She also claimed that simply […]