Feds seize $40M gold hoard from ex-CIA agent’s house in Virginia
An ex-government official with top security clearance has been arrested after federal agents found hundreds of gold bars in his Virginia home worth at least $40 million.
Ex-federal judges ask court to reopen Trump’s IRS lawsuit, probe payout fund
The 35 former judges want a court to investigate whether the unusual agreement to create the $1.8 billion fund was an act of fraud.
US fires defensive strikes on Iran targeting military site
The latest wave of attacks comes as President Trump has said that Iran is “negotiating on fumes”.
Ex-CIA official allegedly stole $40 million in gold bars from spy agency
The former senior employee, who kept the gold in his Virginia home, also allegedly lied about his military and educational background.
David Rush: ex-US government official arrested after $40 million in gold bars found in home
Agents also found about $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches in the home of David Rush, who court filings say had top secret clearance.
Oil jumps after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran revive Strait of Hormuz disruption fears
Oil prices rose on Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran renewed concerns over disruptions to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
DHS boss’ threat to airports in sanctuary cities could halt LAX international travel
The head of DHS is threatening to pull federal customs officers from airports in sanctuary cities – a move that could halt international travel through LAX.
Coast Guard looks to send divers to new Bahamas waters in search for Lynette Hooker, official says
The US Coast Guard has asked Bahamian officials for permission to send divers to new locations in its search for Lynette Hooker after investigators found inconsistencies between her husband Brian Hooker’s location data and his statements to investigators about where to search for his wife, a US official familiar with the investigation told CNN.
The Texas Senate candidates have two radically different visions of Christianity
A religious fight is brewing in the Lone Star state.
Trump’s IRS case should be reopened so court can probe possible ‘fraud,’ ex-judges argue
Reopening the Trump-IRS case “will allow the Court to commence an inquiry into whether the Court was deceived,” the ex-judges wrote.