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Grand jury declines to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, source says
WASHINGTON, Oct 27 - A federal grand jury has declined to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson who had provided testimony to a congressional panel that probed the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by President Donald Trump's supporters, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Trump Offers $1 Million for Voter Fraud Tips as Federal Program Caps Rewards at $30,000
- On October 26, Trump posted on Truth Social that he will personally pay $1,000,000 to any citizen whose voter fraud report results in an arrest and conviction, with no stated funding source, administering agency, or legal framework attached to the promise. - Six days earlier, the administration unveiled the $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP), administered by the Justice Department through fraud.gov, with official rewards capped at $30,000 per qualifying tip — directly undercutting Trump's own public claim of an uncapped 1% commission with no ceiling.
OpenAI plans to buy Google's AI chips, The Information reports
The planned purchase would deepen ties between OpenAI and Alphabet's Google, which compete in AI products and search. The report did not disclose financial terms or other details. Google did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment outside regular business hours, while OpenAI declined to comment. OpenAI is one of the largest buyers of Nvidia's graphics processing units, or GPUs, which the ChatGPT maker uses to train AI models and run inference computing. Reuters reported in June 2025 that OpenAI had begun renting Google's AI chips.
"Shove that ballroom up your fat ass!" Trump gets some architectural feedback
Diaper Don's crowning achievement, the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom, seems less popular than expected. The Orange Menace likes to talk about his probably illegal ballroom. At Monday night's rally in Corinth, Mississippi, an attendee had apparently heard enough. "Shove that ballroom up your fat ass!" the protester yelled before security escorted him out. Frank Gehry never had to put up with stuff like this.
Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
This case unfolded in lower Manhattan, where the judge emphasized the severity of their actions, which included defrauding investors and misusing funds. The brothers, once prominent figures in the real estate market, were found guilty of orchestrating a scheme that misled clients and siphoned off millions.
During the trial, evidence revealed that the Alexanders had manipulated financial statements and made false promises to investors, leading to substantial financial losses for many. The judge's decision reflects a commitment to holding individuals accountable for white-collar crimes, especially when they exploit trust in the financial system.
The sentencing marks a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to combat fraud in the real estate sector, sending a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated. The brothers' downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unethical practices in business.
Grand jury declines to indict former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, star witness of Jan. 6 committee
A federal grand jury Tuesday declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson — the former White House aide turned star witness against President Donald Trump — on criminal charges, a senior U.S. official confirmed to NBC News. Prosecutors were attempting to indict Hutchinson for statements she made about Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021. The grand jury in Washington returned a “no bill,” meaning the grand jury rejected efforts by the Justice Department to indict Hutchinson. Her name was not mentioned in the courtroom when the no bill was announced, but the senior U.S.
Grand jury declines to indict ex-White House staffer who testified about January 6
Cassidy Hutchinson had implicated Donald Trump in US Capitol attack during testimony before House committee The justice department on Tuesday failed to secure a grand jury indictment against a former White House staffer who provided dramatic but disputed testimony against Donald Trump before a House committee investigating the 6 January 2021 US Capitol insurrection, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Serial killer Ted Bundy linked through DNA to 1974 murder of Utah girl
Discovery comes months after Utah county detectives confirmed that Bundy had killed another Utah girl that year The notorious serial killer Ted Bundy has been found responsible, through DNA evidence, for the murder of Melissa Ann Smith, a 17-year-old Utah girl who went missing in 1974 before her nude body was found days later, state authorities announced at a Tuesday news conference. The breakthrough comes months after Utah county detectives confirmed in April that Bundy killed another Utah girl, 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime, in 1974. Continue reading...
Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years in federal sex trafficking case
The jury found Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander guilty on all counts. The Alexander brothers were each sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday, after being found guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City. The former real estate titans, Oren and Alon Alexander, 39-year-old twins, along with their brother, Tal Alexander, 40, were accused by prosecutors of a "decade-long sex trafficking and sexual abuse scheme." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.