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GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, Northeast States Want Answers GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, Northeast States Want Answers
GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, Northeast States Want Answers Prosecutors across the Northeast are demanding answers from GoFundMe after reports that the fundraising platform created donation pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their permission. Attorneys general from Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are among 21 states that sent a letter to GoFundMe on Tuesday, March 3. The group accused GoFundMe of potentially misleading donors and violating state charitable solicitation and consumer protection laws. Officials say the pages were created without the charities' prior knowledge or consent…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’ Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’
Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’ President Donald Trump blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi as ‘all talk, no action’ before demanding she prosecute his rivals — then praised her an hour later as " a GREAT AG." Trump went on a tirade in a Truth Social post, seemingly targeting Bondi, before backtracking minutes later and praising her work and touting the new nominee for the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. His post specifically encourages Bondi to go after James Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump has often accused Comey, Schiff and James, without evidence, of crimina…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit President Donald Trump was all smiles after Erik Siebert, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned — though they have two takes on his ousting. Siebert was under pressure from Trump after he failed to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, and the conflict came to a head on Friday, Sept. 19, resulting in the attorney leaving his position. "This evening, I submitted my resignation as Interim US Attorney for EDVA. For the last eight months, I have had the pleasure of leading the finest and most exceptional of DOJ employees, who care deeply ab…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump Moves To Fire Virginia US Attorney For Not Charging NY AG Letitia James: Reports Trump Moves To Fire Virginia US Attorney For Not Charging NY AG Letitia James: Reports
Trump Moves To Fire Virginia US Attorney For Not Charging NY AG Letitia James: Reports President Donald Trump reportedly wants to oust Erik Siebert, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, after he failed to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud. Trump said on Friday that he supports removing Siebert from his position after being asked about the probe into James' Virginia home. Siebert's office had been investigating mortgage fraud allegations against James brought up by the administration regarding her home in Virginia. Trump nominated Siebert for his position earlier this year. “Yeah, I want him out, yeah,” Trump said in response…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case
Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case President Donald Trump lost his effort to throw out an $83.3 million penalty after he was found liable for defaming and sexually abusing author E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s. A federal appeals court upheld the jury award against Trump on Monday, Sept. 8. Carroll was awarded $88.3 million after Trump was found liable for the sexual abuse and defamation. The $83.3 million penalty comes from Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Trump. That award includes $65 million in punitive damages after jurors found Trump acted with malice in attacking Carroll on social media, at news confere…

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by Chris Spiker
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Appellate Court Throws Out Trump's $500M+ Fine For Inflating Wealth, Property Values Appellate Court Throws Out Trump's $500M+ Fine For Inflating Wealth, Property Values
Appellate Court Throws Out Trump's $500M+ Fine For Inflating Wealth, Property Values A New York appellate court struck down the half-billion-dollar penalty imposed on President Donald Trump and his company for lying about his wealth and inflating property values. The state supreme court's Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, overturned the roughly $527 million fine known as "disgorgement" on Thursday, Aug. 21. The appellate court justices were split on whether New York Attorney General Letitia James proved The Trump Organization committed fraud, but the majority said the fine was "excessive" and unconstitutional. James can appeal the decision to New…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Zelle Left Users Open To $1B In Scams, NY AG Says Zelle Left Users Open To $1B In Scams, NY AG Says
Zelle Left Users Open To $1B In Scams, NY AG Says The operator of Zelle is accused of designing the popular payment app without basic safeguards, allowing scammers to steal more than $1 billion from users. A lawsuit filed against Early Warning Services, LLC (EWS) by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office Wednesday, Aug. 13, alleges the company failed to protect users from scams. EWS operates Zelle and is owned by a consortium of some of the country’s largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Capital One, and Wells Fargo. According to the complaint, EWS launched Zelle in 2017 without critical safeguards, making it …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams
From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams Fans planning to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico are being urged to watch out for fake tickets after some concertgoers spent thousands to attend—only to be turned away at the door. In a warning issued Tuesday, Aug. 12, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said it received complaints from New Yorkers who bought tickets to see the Puerto Rican superstar, then traveled to San Juan only to be told at the venue their tickets were invalid.  The concerts run through Sept. 14, 2025. “Bad Bunny is a musical icon in New York, and scammers are taking advantage of his popularity to sell f…

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by Michael Mashburn
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DOJ Probing NY Attorney General’s Office Over Trump, NRA Lawsuits: Report DOJ Probing NY Attorney General’s Office Over Trump, NRA Lawsuits: Report
DOJ Probing NY Attorney General’s Office Over Trump, NRA Lawsuits: Report Federal prosecutors are investigating whether New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office violated the legal rights of President Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association through civil lawsuits, NBC News reports. The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York is leading the probe, which is in its early stages, according to the outlet. A spokesperson for James’ office issued the following statement: “Any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American. We stand strongly behind our successful litigation against the Trump Organization and the Nation…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump
FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump The Federal Communications Commission has approved Skydance Media's $8 billion takeover of Paramount Global, which critics have blasted as a move to appease President Donald Trump. The FCC cleared the deal in a 2-1 partisan vote on Thursday, July 24, officially creating the Paramount Skydance Corporation. The approval comes about three weeks after Paramount agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit from Trump that many legal experts called frivolous. In approving the deal, the FCC said Skydance has committed to what the two Republican commissioners consider to be "unbiased journali…

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by Chris Spiker
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Stewart, Letterman Blast Paramount's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS' Stewart, Letterman Blast Paramount's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS'
Stewart, Letterman Blast Paramount's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS' The first host of CBS's "Late Show" and Stephen Colbert's comedy mentor are slamming the network's decision to cancel its iconic late-night program. The move by CBS to end The Late Show after 33 years has been widely criticized as politically motivated due to Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump. The parent company settled with Trump over his claims that "60 Minutes" deceptively edited an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris before the 2024 election, despite many legal experts calling the lawsuit frivolous. Before Colbert hosted The Late Show, comedia…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Trump's Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated After Appeals Court Blocks Two Rulings Trump's Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated After Appeals Court Blocks Two Rulings
Trump's Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated After Appeals Court Blocks Two Rulings The Trump administration can temporarily continue collecting tariffs after an appeals court lifted a lower court's block on the President's sweeping duties that have shaken global markets. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit paused the ruling by the US Court of International Trade on Thursday, May 29. The trade court had struck down most of President Donald Trump's global tariffs, saying he had improperly used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose the duties. The dozen states and five small businesses who sued to block Trump's tariffs have unti…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
NY AG Sues Capital One Over $2B+ Savings Scheme After Trump's CFPB Dropped Case NY AG Sues Capital One Over $2B+ Savings Scheme After Trump's CFPB Dropped Case
NY AG Sues Capital One Over $2B+ Savings Scheme After Trump's Cfpb Dropped Case New York's attorney general is reviving a major consumer protection case that federal regulators dropped shortly after President Donald Trump returned to office. Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit against Capital One on Wednesday, May 14. The suit accuses the banking giant of misleading savings account customers and withholding millions in interest. According to the lawsuit, Capital One used "bait-and-switch" tactics by advertising its 360 Savings account as a high-interest option. The company then secretly offered far better rates to new customers through a…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
CT Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous' CT Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous'
CT Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous' Over one-third of U.S. states are urging a federal judge to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to cut 20,000 Department of Health and Human Services employees, arguing the move could have dangerous and long-lasting effects on public health. Nineteen states — including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland — along with Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in Rhode Island on Monday, May 5. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in March that the agency would cut nearly 25 percent of its workforce as part of Trump’s push to overhaul the federal government and reduce spendin…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Among States Suing Trump For Ending Birthright Citizenship: 'Dangerous, Unconstitutional' CT Among States Suing Trump For Ending Birthright Citizenship: 'Dangerous, Unconstitutional'
CT Among States Suing Trump For Ending Birthright Citizenship: 'Dangerous, Unconstitutional' Several states in the Northeast are fighting to block an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship. A coalition of 18 states – including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maryland – are named as plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Trump administration that was filed in Massachusetts federal court on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The suit argues that Trump’s order denying US citizenship to the children of those who are neither a U.S. citizen nor a lawful permanent resident is unlawful. “This dangerous and unconstitutional order undermines…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Files Lawsuit Against Sexual Harassment Accuser Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Files Lawsuit Against Sexual Harassment Accuser
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Files Lawsuit Against Sexual Harassment Accuser Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 following allegations of sexual harassment, is suing one of his accusers, a Northern Westchester native, for defamation.  Cuomo, age 67, filed the lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court on Thursday, Dec. 19 against former staffer Charlotte Bennett, a Northern Westchester native, who accused the former governor of sexual harassment in 2021.  Bennett had previously filed a federal lawsuit against former Gov. Cuomo in September 2022. However, she voluntarily dropped the lawsuit on Monday, Dec. 9, saying in a joint statement …

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by Ben Crnic