An attempt by the Donald Trump administration to overhaul the U.S. Institute of Peace by firing all domestic employees has been blocked by a federal judge, in the latest chapter of an escalating legal battle over the government-funded think tank.
Accepting the recommendations of regulatory agencies, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed a state bill into law to sunset the state’s title insurance commission. The commission will be replaced by an advisory group that will meet twice a year.
A bill recently approved by the governor of Florida outlines new state statutes and a uniform code governing controllable electronic records and transitional provisions, including deeds and other property documents.
Aiming to prevent cybercrime incidents and reduce financial losses to mortgage fraud, Fannie Mae is partnering with artificial intelligence (AI) software provider Palantir to launch an AI-powered Crime Detection Unit.
Facing charges of mail fraud and conspiracy to defraud the IRS, a Hawaii woman pleaded guilty to attempting to steal more than $464,000 via fraudulently obtained tax return. She also defrauded her mortgage lender.