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DOJ Launches Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Against Eric Swalwell
DOJ Launches Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Against Eric Swalwell
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), federal officials confirmed Thursday, marking the latest escalation in a scandal that has already forced the longtime congressman to resign from the House and suspend his bid for California governor.
Swalwell, who represented California's 14th District since 2013, stepped down from Congress on Tuesday amid bipartisan pressure and a House Ethics Committee probe into claims that he engaged...
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Reuters Peddles Fake News After Defense Contractor Misuses Civilian Starlink Terminals
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Reuters dropped another misleading article today - this time attempting to manufacture drama between the Pentagon and SpaceX over Starlink usage during the Iran conflict.
The story framed routine commercial contract discussions and terms-of-service enforcement as major "tensions" and growing Pentagon reliance giving Elon Musk undue leverage.
Reuters' version of events was that SpaceX used wartime urgency to raise the price of Starlink connections on U.S. drones from roughly $5,000 to $25,000 per terminal, forcing the Pentagon to pay up while...
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Apr 22, 2026 / Tyler Durden
U.S. Gov't Could End Up Owning 90% Of Spirit In Rescue Deal
U.S. Gov't Could End Up Owning 90% Of Spirit In Rescue Deal
Summary:
WSJ says the Trump administration's possible $500 million rescue deal could leave the U.S. government with 90% control.
WSJ says Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is leading the effort in U.S.-Spirit talks.
BBG reported earlier on a potential $500 million rescue loan for Spirit.
News of a possible rescue loan for Spirit emerged last week.
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US takes a stake in Spirit Airlines by May 31?
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Spirit Airlines shutdown/liquidation by May 31?
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