Originally published at: https://peakprosperity.com/daily-digest/doj-corruption-worse-than-people-realize-us-power-grid-compromised-by-china/
US Politics
Ed Martin, a senior official in the Trump administration’s Department of Justice, has stated that corruption within federal law enforcement might be more severe than the public realizes. Martin has criticized the FBI’s handling of the January 6, 2021, pipe bomb investigation, suggesting that the lack of progress might be intentional. The FBI has started to comply with demands from House Judiciary Committee Republicans for greater transparency, delivering subpoenaed documents in March. However, some sources argue that the complexity of the investigation, given the high-profile nature of the event and the potential for political fallout, might explain the slow progress rather than suggesting intentional obstruction or corruption.
In a bipartisan legislative effort, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to codify President Trump’s executive order aimed at reducing pharmaceutical costs. This bill would enforce a “Most-Favored-Nation” pricing policy, ensuring that American consumers pay no more for drugs than the lowest price offered globally. President Trump’s original executive order was criticized for lacking an enforcement mechanism, instead relying on voluntary price reductions by pharmaceutical companies. PhRMA has historically opposed measures that would cap drug prices, arguing that such policies could stifle innovation and research, while some industry experts suggest that this approach might lead to unintended consequences like reduced investment in new drugs.
Former Michigan Army National Guard member Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said was arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a military base in Warren, Michigan, on behalf of ISIS. Said was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device. He reportedly provided armor-piercing ammunition, conducted reconnaissance, and trained undercover officers on firearms and the construction of Molotov cocktails for the planned attack. Some sources have raised concerns about the use of undercover operations and the potential for entrapment in this case, questioning whether Said was genuinely planning an attack or if he was influenced by law enforcement tactics.
The Trump administration launched “Operation Not Forgotten” to address the crisis of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) individuals. This initiative involves deploying 60 FBI personnel across the U.S. for 90-day assignments over six months, marking the most extensive deployment of FBI resources to Indian Country to date. These agents are collaborating with the Department of Indian Affairs and Tribal law enforcement to tackle violent crimes against AIAN people, focusing on locating violent offenders and missing persons on tribal lands. The operation has continued under the Biden administration, leading to outcomes such as the recovery of child victims, arrests, and judicial actions. However, advocacy groups and reports highlight ongoing challenges, including systemic disparities in reporting missing persons cases, underreporting, racial misclassification, and insufficient law enforcement resources, suggesting that despite these efforts, there remains a significant gap in addressing the crisis effectively.
Geopolitics
Iran has reportedly signaled its willingness to engage in a nuclear deal with President Trump, provided that sanctions are lifted. A top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader stated that Iran would commit to never making nuclear weapons, getting rid of its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and agreeing to only peaceful nuclear activities if the U.S. lifts its sanctions. However, skepticism remains due to Iran’s past breaches of nuclear agreements, and some sources argue that lifting sanctions without stringent verification measures would be premature.
Energy
Concerns have been raised about the security of the U.S. power grid due to undisclosed communication devices found in Chinese-made solar panels and related equipment. These devices, including cellular radios, were discovered in solar power inverters, batteries, electric vehicle chargers, and heat pumps, potentially allowing for remote manipulation or shutdowns that could lead to widespread blackouts. The Department of Energy is addressing these risks by enhancing domestic supply chains and transparency through initiatives like the “Software Bill of Materials.” A Chinese embassy spokesperson has dismissed these allegations, criticizing the generalization of national security concerns. Some non-U.S. sources suggest that the U.S. might be overreacting to the presence of these devices, pointing out that similar technology is used globally for maintenance and monitoring purposes without malicious intent.
Sources
Trump Administration Intensifies Efforts to Solve Crimes Against Indigenous Women with “Operation Not Forgotten”
“The FBI will manhunt violent criminals on all lands – and Operation Not Forgotten ensures a surge in resources to locate violent offenders on tribal lands and find those who have gone missing,” FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Source | Submitted by BonnieB2A
“Hidden ‘Rogue’ Devices in Chinese Solar Panels Pose Threat to U.S. Power Grid”
“That effectively means there is a built-in way to physically destroy the grid.”
Source | Submitted by PhilH
Ex-Michigan National Guard Member Arrested for ISIS-Linked Plot to Attack Military Base
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said arrested for ISIS terror plot at military base in Michigan
Source | Submitted by Mysterymet
DOJ Corruption Far Worse Than Public Thinks, Says Ex-Trump Official
“The pipe bomber—as a prosecutor – I’ve got the pipe bomber case in my office,” Martin told Carlson.
Democrat Ro Khanna Proposes Bill to Enforce Trump’s Drug Pricing Order
“Today, I am introducing legislation to codify President Trump’s executive order, ensuring Americans do not pay more than people in other countries for drugs.”
Trump’s Executive Order on Drug Prices: A Missed Opportunity for Real Reform
The only way a company can charge high prices to us and much lower prices to people in other countries for the exact same drug is because the government prohibits Americans from buying and importing those drugs from abroad.
Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Deal with Trump, Demands Sanctions Relief
“Iran would commit to never making nuclear weapons, getting rid of its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium which can be weaponized, agree to only”
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: The Guardian, The Heritage Foundation, The Intercept, The Wall Street Journal, Blog by former FBI agent, National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Report, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), South China Morning Post, Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) Report.