Trump and the January 6 probe: What is a federal target letter? | News
Trump says he has received a letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith asking him to report to a grand jury amid an investigation of his…
Federal inquiry launched into insurance companies handling of flood payouts
A federal parliamentary inquiry is being established into the response of insurance companies to Australia's 2022 flood disasters.Key points:Parliament launches an inquiry into response of…
Biden administration strikes $39bn in US federal student debt | Debt News
The administration of United States President Joe Biden has announced that it will eliminate an estimated $39bn in student debt, in its latest attempt to…
Man arrested by AFP and charged over alleged threatening emails sent to federal MP
A man has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill a federal politician.The 39-year-old man, who has no fixed address, was arrested by the Australian…
SAG-AFTRA and studios consider plan to tap federal mediator
Negotiators for SAG-AFTRA and the major studios may bring in a federal mediator to help resolve an impasse over a new contract, a move that…
Federal monitor: NYC should be held in contempt for Rikers Island jail violence
Rikers Island correctional facility in New York where a federal monitor has found the jail to be "patently unsafe" while recommending a federal judge hold…
California officials call for federal probe into DeSantis migrant flights
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta are calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the…
DOJ appeals order barring various federal agencies from talking with social media companies
The Biden administration on Wednesday filed a motion to appeal a recent decision blocking various federal agencies and their employees from communicating with social media…
Federal government launches National Anti-Scams Centre to tackle scams and raise consumer awareness
The federal government has deployed its first "hit squad" against scammers with the launch of the National Anti-Scams Centre (NASC).Key points:The National Anti-Scams Centre brings together experts…
George Santos makes first court appearance in 13-count federal criminal indictment
New York Rep. George Santos made his first court appearance Friday in a 13-count federal criminal indictment for alleged fraud, money laundering and lying to…
Rex Airlines exits Whyalla to Adelaide route despite federal funding extension for airport security screening
Rex Airlines will no longer service the Adelaide to Whyalla route from Saturday despite a confirmed extension of airport security screening funding from the federal…
Federal government reveals ’embarrassing’ surplus thanks to ‘barn-burning revenues’
In an extraordinary turnaround, updated financial statements show the government is swimming in cash.Key points:The underlying cash balance for the year to May (2022-2023) has…
Federal judges block Kentucky, Tennessee bans on gender-affirming care for youth
Two federal judges, one in Tennessee and the other in Kentucky, on Wednesday blocked their states' controversial bans on gender-affirming care for minors from taking…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Florida’s archaic anti-drag ban
In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, a federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida’s archaic anti-drag ban. On 17 May, the state’s Republican governor Ron Desantis…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Florida’s drag show ban for minors
A federal judge in Florida has temporarily blocked a state law banning minors from attending drag shows. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo…
PwC appoints new CEO Kevin Burrowes and announces it will sell off government business
The troubled consultancy firm PwC Australia has appointed a new CEO and confirmed it will sell off its government business as it tries to stem…
Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing ban on minors attending drag shows
Florida’s Republican-led Legislature passed the measure in April that bars minors from attending drag shows with “lewd” performances. Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for…
Suspected Pentagon leaker pleads not guilty to federal charges | Courts News
Former National Guardsman faces allegations that he leaked numerous classified national security documents online. The United States Air National Guardsman suspected of leaking classified national…
Hunter Biden agrees to plead guilty to misdemeanor federal tax charges
1/3 Hunter Biden on Tuesday agreed to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanors for failing to pay his taxes. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI |…
Joe Biden’s son Hunter agrees to plead guilty to federal charges | Joe Biden News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Hunter to plead guilty on two charges of failure to pay taxes, and is working on a deal on a firearms charge: Lawyer. US…