Martin Kaste
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Politics
Over $200 billion in pandemic business loans appear to be fraudulent, a watchdog says
The Office of Inspector General of the Small Business Administration has released a "landscape of fraud" report highlighting why 17% of PPP and other loans appear bogus.
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National
DOJ report finds systemic patterns of abuse by the Minneapolis Police Department
The Justice Department, city and police will begin negotiations to set the terms of a consent decree, which will bring federal oversight to police
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National
Courts have long seen K-9 dogs as impartial. Now police bodycams hold them accountable
Police body cameras have increased accountability for K-9 units, making it easier for defendants to claim unconstitutional searches. A federal lawsuit in Texas illustrates the new dynamic.
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National
Uvalde massacre prompted a Texas law requiring more training for police
American police see Uvalde as a lesson in what not to do. Trainers say police need to make sure they have the skills and emotional commitment to risk their lives to stop a killer.
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National
New Orleans Police Department taps civilians amid an officer shortage
Many police departments accept they may never get the number of officers they used to have. The New Orleans PD is "retooling" for a new reality that includes handing some duties to civilians.
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National
Why enforcing gun laws is easier said than done for California
California has some of the tightest gun laws in the country, but they failed to stop Sunday's massacre in Monterey Park. Here's why enforcing those laws is easier said than done.
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National
University of Idaho holds a vigil for 4 students stabbed to death last month
The attacked happened in an off-campus house. Police have not yet identified a suspect and that has cast a shadow over the campus.
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Law & Courts
Why Colorado's Red Flag Law didn't stop the Colorado Springs shooting
An update on Red Flag Laws and their impact in light of the mass shooting in Colorado Springs.
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Politics
Democrats are embracing the police, but can that distract from crime in their cities?
Democrats are embracing the police during the midterms. But can they distance themselves from crime in Democrat-run cities, such as Philadelphia, Pa.?
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Politics
Democrats are embracing the police, but can that distract from crime in their cities?
Democrats are embracing the police during the midterms. But can they distance themselves from crime in Democrat-run cities, such as Philadelphia, Pa.?