Nancy Guthrie case: Why criminals are turning to cryptocurrency for ransoms
Bitcoin’s speed, global reach and public ledger have made it a frequent demand in ransom cases. Here’s why criminals ask for crypto and how investigators track it.
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What to know about Tuesday’s House hearing on foreign influence in American nonprofits: ‘Follow the money’
House committee holds hearing on foreign influence in American nonprofits, examining alleged Chinese funding of domestic protest groups and organizations.
Hawley targets Minnesota fraud, CCP-linked money at Senate hearing: ‘Taxpayers robbed blind’
A Tuesday Senate hearing is set to expose billions in federal assistance fraud linked to transnational groups and event the Chinese Communist Party.
Trump admin to repeal Obama-era greenhouse gas finding in large-scale deregulation
President Donald Trump's administration is set to reverse a 2009 greenhouse gas finding in what EPA chief calls "largest deregulation" in U.S. history.
Iran draws missile red line as analysts warn Tehran is stalling US talks
Iran rejects U.S. demands to negotiate ballistic missile program as tensions escalate across Middle East despite ongoing diplomatic talks in Oman.
Senate races to avert third shutdown as DHS deal takes shape
Department of Homeland Security faces a potential shutdown affecting TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard, as Senate Democrats push for immigration enforcement changes.
As Ukraine war drags on, Trump hits Putin by squeezing Russia’s proxies
President Donald Trump threatened "very severe consequences" on Russia in 2025 if Moscow didn't end Ukraine war, pressuring Russian allies Iran and Venezuela to force Putin's hand.