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Coronavirus response: Coercing states to reopen too soon

By Adrienne Cobb April 24, 2020News

The lost months The WHO was prepared Contradicting Trump’s recent criticism of the World Health Organization (WHO) – saying they “minimized the threat” and “could have called it months earlier” – the Washington…

Forensic News Roundup: GAO investigating Trump’s handling of $2.2 trillion CARES Act

By Adrienne Cobb April 21, 2020News

Oversight mechanisms not functioning The coronavirus relief and stimulus bill, the CARES Act, was signed into law on March 27. In the 25 days since, the $2.2 trillion benefits have…

Coronavirus response: States team up to oppose Trump’s “total” authority

By Adrienne Cobb April 18, 2020News, Reporting

Propaganda in the White House Last weekend, the New York Times published an article summarizing the many warnings the Trump administration – including Trump himself – received about the pandemic currently…

Coronavirus response: Ventilators for political gain & DPA for retaliation

By Adrienne Cobb April 13, 2020News, Reporting

Yet more warnings ignored Intel reports US intelligence agencies were tracking the coronavirus outbreak in China as early as November, offering multiple early warnings about the potential severity of the pandemic now…

Forensic News roundup: A little pandemic won’t get in the way of a far-right agenda

By Adrienne Cobb April 13, 2020News

War on IGs continues On Tuesday, President Trump removed acting-Dept. of Defense Inspector General Glenn Fine from his role leading the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC). Fine was chosen to head the…

Forensic News roundup: April 6

By Adrienne Cobb April 6, 2020News

MAIN COURSE Decapitating the Intel Community There are now no Senate-confirmed officials at the top of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. On Friday night, President Trump informed Congress that…

Coronavirus response: Stockpile for me, not for thee

By Adrienne Cobb April 3, 2020News, Reporting

Dear Forensic News readers, it is important to take care of yourself during this difficult time. This week, perhaps try to spend ten minutes a day practicing mindfulness meditation. If…

U.S. Government Documents Detailing American Law Firm’s Work For Moscow Firm Puzzles Experts

By Eric Levai April 2, 2020Investigation, News

U.S. citizens acting as foreign agents for a Moscow law firm attended U.S. congressional hearings, researched American politics, and monitored U.S. news during 2019, registering under FARA (Foreign Agents Registration…

Coronavirus Roundup: Aid for Those Who Pay and Praise

By Adrienne Cobb March 30, 2020News, Reporting

Dear Forensic News readers, it is important to take care of yourself during this difficult time. While we all focus on being physically healthy, don't neglect your mental and emotional…

Forensic News Roundup: March 23

By Adrienne Cobb March 23, 2020News

This roundup originally appeared on our staff writer Adrienne Cobb’s personal website. It has been adapted and condensed for the Forensic News audience. Purge quietly continues Counterterrorism purge Acting DNI and Trump…