Chase Smith
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Chase is an award-winning journalist. He covers national news for The Epoch Times and is based out of Tennessee. For news tips, send Chase an email at [email protected] or connect with him on X.
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17-Year-Old Gunman Kills One, Then Shoots Himself at Nashville-Area High School
Police confirm the teen wounded two students, one fatally, before turning the gun on himself in a cafeteria. Another student was injured but not from a gunshot.
Acting FDIC Chair Promises ‘Wholesale Review’ of Regulatory Priorities
Travis Hill detailed new priorities for FDIC oversight, focusing on mergers, technology, and bank failures in 2023 in order to grow the U.S. economy.
DOJ Sues Walgreens, Alleges It Filled Millions of Illegal Prescriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice is alleging Walgreens dispensed millions of unlawful opioid prescriptions and violated federal health care program rules.
FTC Sues PepsiCo for Alleged Price Discrimination
The agency accused Pepsi of unfairly favoring one big box retailer, a claim PepsiCo rejects as factually and legally incorrect.
American Express to Pay $230 Million to Settle Accusations of Deceptive Practices
Prosecutors alleged that its employees misled customers by saying fees for two wire-transfer services were fully tax-deductible and points earned were tax-free.
DEA Expanding Telehealth Access for Controlled Medications, Adding New Safeguards
New DEA telemedicine rules expand access to controlled medications while adding safeguards such as provider registration and stricter prescription monitoring.
FTC and States Sue John Deere Over Alleged Repair Monopoly
An FTC lawsuit accuses the agriculture machinery giant of illegal repair restrictions that allegedly inflate costs and deny farmers timely equipment fixes.
FDA Bans Use of Red No. 3 in Food, Ingested Drugs
The FDA has revoked authorization for Red No. 3 over potential health risks based on a comprehensive review of scientific studies.
Lebanon’s New President Taps International Court Head as Prime Minister, Sidelining Hezbollah
President Aoun’s nomination of Nawaf Salam marks a significant shift in the political landscape, potentially reducing the terrorist group’s influence.
FBI, DOJ Delete Chinese Malware From Thousands of US Computers in Court-Authorized Operation
According to court documents, a CCP-linked hacking group used PlugX to infiltrate and control targeted computers, stealing information from infected systems.
