IRS whistleblowers ask judge to toss Hunter Biden lawsuit against the tax agency

Two IRS employees who were granted whistleblower protections to share their concerns about the government’s alleged mishandling of the investigation into Hunter Biden are asking a federal judge to toss out a civil lawsuit brought by the president’s son against the federal tax agency. Those whistleblowers, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, also have asked to

Minnesota House passes equal rights constitutional amendment with protections for abortion rights, LGBTQ Minnesotans

ST. PAUL, Minn. — After delays due to prolonged debates on other legislation, the Minnesota House early Sunday approved an amendment that would enshrine equal rights in the state constitution, including protections for LGTBQ Minnesotans and abortion rights. The equal rights amendment states that “the state shall not discriminate against any person in intent or

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett died by suicide, police investigation concludes

An extensive law enforcement investigation has determined the cause of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett’s death was suicide, according to documents released Friday by the Charleston Police Department. Barnett had been in Charleston, South Carolina, giving testimony in his whistleblower case against the embattled aerospace company, when on March 9 he was found dead from a

Worldwide alert warns of violence against LGBTQ community

The State Department on Friday issued a worldwide caution security alert, warning of “the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.”  The threat warning is a result of intelligence citing threats by ISIS against Pride events in parts of Europe, three sources told CBS News.  The State Department bulletin

Nancy Pelosi asks for “very long” sentence for man who attacked her husband

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked the court for a “very long” sentence for the man who attacked her husband in their home over a year ago, and Paul Pelosi says he’s still suffering dizziness, headaches, balance problems, nerve pain and walking challenges after being struck by David DePape with a hammer. Paul Pelosi revealed