Lawmakers press USPTO director over trademark filings for 'Board of Peace' and fee waiver A committee member questioned why the USPTO filed and sought a fee waiver for trademark applications tied to a 'Board of Peace' domain; Director Squires said the office acted as a narrow custodian under 35 U.S.C. §3 to prevent cybersquatting and denied representing the president, while members pressed for documents and raised conflict-of-interest concerns.

House Judiciary Committee members are questioning the USPTO's rapid trademark filings and fee waivers for a "Board of Peace," raising serious conflict-of-interest concerns.

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House Judiciary hearing opens on Jan. 6 anniversary, spotlighting pardons and risk of renewed political violence Lawmakers opened a House Judiciary hearing marking five years since Jan. 6, criticized presidential pardons of Jan. 6 defendants and introduced a panel of witnesses — including a former Capitol Police officer and legal experts — to examine links among pardons, misinformation and political violence.

Five years after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, lawmakers are sounding the alarm on presidential pardons that could fuel future political violence.

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YouTube partners with Miss Carlos to combat fake content online YouTube thanks Miss Carlos for her support against fake content and partnering efforts.

The U.S. Senate is tackling the double-edged sword of AI-generated deepfakes, balancing their innovative potential against the looming threat of misinformation and loss of public trust.

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Judiciary Committee members demand hearing on US Attorney nominee Ed Martin's controversial record Committee members request public hearing to address serious concerns about Ed Martin's qualifications.

The U.S. Senate Committee is divided over Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney, raising alarms about his past actions and the lack of transparency in his record.

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Former Justice Official Denounces Political Favoritism in Mel Gibson Gun Rights Case Dismissed attorney exposes undue influence over Justice Department's handling of gun rights restoration.

A former Justice official's shocking testimony reveals how political favoritism jeopardized public safety in the controversial Mel Gibson gun rights case.

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Congressional debate centers on Alvin Bragg's prosecution of Donald Trump Lawmakers discuss allegations of politicization in Trump-related prosecutions by DA Alvin Bragg

The U.S. House Committee is locked in a fiery debate over a controversial bill that could reshape the legal landscape for former presidents and their accountability.

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Kash Patel faces scrutiny over ties to January 6 rioters and handling of classified documents Senators question Kash Patel's honesty and security protocols during FBI director nomination.

Kash Patel's controversial ties to the January 6 riots and his questionable honesty during his FBI nomination have senators on high alert.

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Senate committee questions FBI's role in January 6 Capitol investigation Senators interrogate nominee Blanch on FBI agent identities and investigation integrity.

Senate hearings are revealing deep concerns about the FBI's role and the safety of its agents in the wake of the January 6 Capitol insurrection.

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Senator Durbin criticizes pardons and January 6 involvement at DOJ hearing Durbin warns against rewriting January 6 history and defends DOJ's actions in prosecutions

Senator Durbin fiercely condemns the glorification of January 6 rioters and warns against rewriting history as the Senate Judiciary confronts the fallout from the Capitol riots.

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