The US Justice Department has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that reduces friction between the White House and the Fed. The decision, confirmed by DC’s top US attorney, shifts attention to the Fed’s Inspector General, now tasked with examining alleged multi-billion-dollar building cost overruns that taxpayers ultimately funded.
The FBI has issued a public service announcement warning Americans about mobile apps developed by China-based companies. It says China’s national security laws could allow authorities to request access to user data. The agency cautions that popular apps may collect details like names, emails, phone numbers and contact lists, then store that information on servers in China for an indefinite time.
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