federal

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“I’ve never heard of that happening before,” said former federal prosecutor Rick Mountcastle, speaking generally about DOJ protocols.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Eastern for three nominees for federal roles, including Brett Matsumoto, the nominee for BLS commissioner.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Riley was paid more than $11.8 million in total compensation during the fiscal year 2024, according to USC’s latest federal tax returns, which were obtained by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Kalshi, which is regulated by the CFTC, enforces federal know-your-customer rules, known as KYC, mandating banks and brokers to require users to disclose their identities to prevent financial fraud and illicit activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

At Nixon’s order, the Justice Department went to the federal court in New York City to demand an injunction against the Times—a legal order to stop publication of the Pentagon Papers.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin