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Deloitte Reaches $34 Million Settlement Over Failed Nuclear Project Audits

Deloitte has reportedly agreed to pay $34 million to resolve claims over its audit work for a failed nuclear power project in South Carolina. The settlement comes after years of litigation alleging the auditing firm missed warning signs about the troubled construction.

Major Settlement in Nuclear Project Audit Case

Deloitte has reportedly agreed to pay $34 million to investors who claimed the auditing firm failed to identify problems with one of the country’s largest nuclear power projects before its collapse, according to documents filed in South Carolina federal court. The settlement represents one of the largest securities class action settlements against an auditing firm in the past decade, plaintiff lawyers indicated in their filing.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
GovernmentPolicy

Trump to Hold Crucial Ukraine Aid Talks with Zelenskiy Following Putin Call

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss potential Tomahawk missile supplies amid renewed diplomacy with Russia. The talks follow Trump’s lengthy call with Vladimir Putin, where he expressed optimism about reaching a deal on the Ukraine conflict.

White House Prepares for High-Stakes Ukraine Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House on Friday, marking their third meeting this year, according to reports. The talks are expected to focus on potential military assistance, including the possible supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, though analysts suggest the surprise announcement of a new U.S.-Russian summit has complicated the prospects.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
GovernmentPolitics

John Bolton Indicted on Federal Charges Following Classified Documents Investigation

John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, faces federal indictment after grand jury review. The charges reportedly stem from an investigation into classified document handling that included FBI searches of his properties.

Former National Security Adviser Faces Federal Charges

John Bolton, who previously served as National Security Advisor to former President Donald Trump, has been criminally indicted on federal charges, according to reports emerging Thursday. The Department of Justice presented evidence to a grand jury in Maryland that reportedly found sufficient grounds for the indictment against the 76-year-old former official.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
CybersecurityGovernment

UK Government Denies Cummings’ Claims of China Breaching Top-Secret Intelligence Systems

Former government adviser Dominic Cummings has claimed China successfully breached highly classified UK intelligence systems containing sensitive material. However, the Cabinet Office and cybersecurity experts have strongly disputed these allegations, creating a significant controversy in government security circles.

Controversial Claims Emerge About Security Breach

Dominic Cummings, former chief adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has made explosive claims that China successfully breached high-level UK government systems used to transfer classified intelligence material, according to reports. Cummings specifically alleged that so-called “Strap material,” a government classification for highly sensitive intelligence data, was compromised during the incident.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
GovernmentPolicy

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Shutdown-Related Federal Employee Firings

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with mass firings of federal employees during the government shutdown. The ruling represents a significant legal setback to administration efforts to shrink federal agencies while pressuring Democrats to agree to reopen the government.

Judicial Intervention Halts Federal Workforce Reductions

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with mass firings of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, according to court documents and legal analysts. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued the temporary restraining order from the bench on Wednesday, preventing the government from proceeding with workforce reductions at multiple federal agencies while the government remains partially closed.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
GovernmentPolicy

Trump Confirms CIA Authorization in Venezuela Amid Escalating Tensions

In a rare public acknowledgment, Donald Trump has confirmed authorizing CIA operations inside Venezuela. The announcement comes amid increased US military presence in the region and follows recent strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking vessels near Venezuela’s coast.

Trump Acknowledges CIA Authorization for Venezuela Operations

In a highly unusual public statement, former President Donald Trump has confirmed he authorized CIA operations inside Venezuela, according to reports from the Oval Office. The acknowledgment came during a press briefing where Trump cited two primary reasons for the authorization: Venezuela allegedly “emptied their prisons into the United States of America” and significant drug trafficking concerns.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
GovernmentPolicy

Federal Workers Face Mounting Financial Pressure as Government Shutdown Extends into Third Week

As the government shutdown enters its third week, furloughed federal workers describe growing financial pressure and unpaid bills. Political divisions between Republicans and Democrats appear to be hardening with little progress toward resolution.

Government Shutdown Enters Third Week with No Resolution in Sight

Federal workers are facing increasing financial strain as the government shutdown extends into its third week, with little progress made toward ending the political stalemate, according to reports. Both Republicans and Democrats appear to be digging in, convinced their messaging is resonating with voters despite the growing impact on federal workers and government services.

by Jessica Moore P.E.