Charles McGonigal, a former head of counterintelligence for the FBI's New York field office, was arrested Saturday and charged in two separate indictments for allegedly working with a sanctioned Russian oligarch and concealing hundreds of thousands of dollars he received from a former employee of an Albanian intelligence agency. The charges include concealment, false statements, and falsifying official records. The FBI is committed to holding its personnel accountable for any alleged wrongdoing.
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Richard "Bigo" Barnett, an Arkansas man, was found guilty on all counts Monday after brief jury deliberations for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. He was convicted of eight counts, including felony charges of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, and faces up to 20 years in prison. Barnett is the latest of more than 400 people to be charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol, which left five people dead and dozens of police officers injured.
Former FBI counterintelligence official Charles McGonigal and former Russian diplomat Sergey Shestakov have been indicted on charges of violating U.S. sanctions and money laundering. The two are accused of working for Russian energy magnate Oleg Deripaska to investigate a rival Russian oligarch in 2021 and of failing to report their contacts with foreign officials to the FBI. If convicted, they face up to 20 years in prison.
Riley Clark, the 23-year-old daughter of U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, was arrested during a protest in downtown Boston on Saturday night and charged with assault after a police officer was injured. The Boston Police Department said she was observed defacing a monument with spray paint and a group of protesters surrounded officers while screaming profanities. Rep. Clark tweeted about her daughter's arrest, and Riley is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.
Spotify announced that it will lay off 6% of its workforce in order to reduce costs, with CEO Daniel Ek taking full responsibility for the difficult but necessary decision. This follows other tech giants such as Amazon and Microsoft cutting jobs in the wake of the pandemic, with the industry having cut roughly 50,000 jobs in January alone. Spotify will provide severance and other benefits to those affected, as part of its effort to remain competitive and provide the best service to its customers.
This year's Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is set to take place on Sunday in Hawaii, making history as female surfers will be competing alongside the men for the first time in its 39-year history. The event is named after Eddie Aikau, a legendary Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer, and the surf must reach 20 feet (6 meters) by Hawaii measurements. This year's competition is expected to be even more exciting with the addition of female surfers, making it an unforgettable experience for all involved.
Former US Navy SEAL Daniel W. Swift was killed in Ukraine on Wednesday, with the Navy confirming his death but not providing further details. Swift had his Trident pin removed, indicating he no longer met the requirements of being a Navy SEAL, and at least five other Americans are known to have died fighting in Ukraine. Swift is listed as having deserted since March 2019, raising questions about the presence of US citizens in Ukraine and the circumstances of their involvement in the conflict.
US Hits $34.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling, White House and House Republicans Negotiate Potential Solutions
US Hits $34.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling, White House and House Republicans Negotiate Potential Solutions
The US has officially hit its $34.1 trillion debt ceiling and the government has begun "extraordinary measures" to pay bills. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has accepted an invitation from President Biden to discuss a solution, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the US "never has and never will" default on its debt. House Republicans have threatened to hold the Biden administration hostage over the debt limit, and the outcome of negotiations between the White House and House Republicans could have a significant impact on the financial security of American households.