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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly preparing to launch an investigation into Microsoft.</li><li>The investigation is part of a probe into anticompetitive practices among cloud service providers.</li></ul>The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly gearing up to launch an investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing platform, Azure, based on allegations that the company is using anti-competitive tactics to maintain its dominance in the cloud market.The FTC is examining claims that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsofts-history-in-photos-2015-7">Microsoft</a> has imposed punitive licensing agreements to block customers from moving their data off its platforms to competitors, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.ft.com/content/62f361eb-ce52-47c1-9857-878cfe298d54">reported</a>, citing people with direct knowledge of the probe. Microsoft and the FTC did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment.The tactics it may investigate include hiking subscription fees for customers who want to leave or steep exit fees and making its platform incompatible with competitors, sources told the FT. The probe would be part of a broader push led by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ftc-chair-lina-khan-antitrust-critic-big-tech-amazon-2021-6">FTC chair Lina Khan</a>, who has been one of Big Tech's biggest critics since she took the position in 2021. During her tenure — which may end with the start of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-white-house-staff-cabinet-picks-list-2024-11">Donald Trump's second term as president</a> — she's been focused on calling for stronger anticompetitive regulations.Last year, the FTC sought public feedback on cloud providers' business practices. Most commenters expressed concerns about competition, highlighting restrictive software licensing, high data transfer fees, and minimum spend contracts.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/what-is-cloud-computing">Cloud computing</a>, which is the delivery of on-demand computing services including storage, software, processing power, or other resources via the internet, was valued at close to $590 billion in 2023, according to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/cloud-computing-market-102697">report</a> from Fortune Business Insights.Khan, who was appointed by Biden, has led <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link c-link--focus-visible c-link--underline" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-coporate-monopolies-antitrust-lawsuits-live-nation-amazon-google-meta-2024-5">antitrust investigations of major tech giants</a>, including Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and OpenAI.Kahn said on "60 Minutes" recently that major tech companies have gone on an acquisition spree over the last several years that ultimately harmed Americans."In the technology markets, we went through a couple of decades where we saw over 800 acquisitions by the five big players, not a single one of which was blocked, and some of those we realized ended up leading to significant harm," she said in the September interview.Khan's stance earned her enemies on both sides of the aisle, some of whom have called for her ousting. Mark Cuban, a vocal supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for the presidency, caught heat from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez when he suggested Harris should replace Khan if she were elected president. Ocasio-Cortez promised a fight if Khan were replaced, saying in October that Khan "proves this admin fights for working people."Antitrust laws are enforced by both the FTC and the Department of Justice, which Trump has tapped Rep. Matt Gaetz to run. Though he faces an uphill climb toward Senate approval, Gaetz has historically <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/matt-gaetz-criticism-big-tech-trump-attorney-general-antitrust-2024-11">supported antitrust suits </a>amid his accusations that big tech organizations censor conservative voices.

The FTC is readying an investigation into Microsoft's cloud-computing business: report

The investigation into the untimely death of <keyword id="21128622" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="liam-payne" source="keywords">Liam Payne</keyword>, former member of One Direction, has taken a dramatic new turn as authorities make arrests and uncover additional details surrounding his tragic fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Payne, who was just 30, was found dead on October 16 after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. New reports now reveal the complex and troubled circumstances leading up to that fatal night. According to an official autopsy obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Payne had multiple narcotics in his system when he died. The investigation’s spotlight has fallen on two men recently arrested: a hotel maintenance worker and a suspected local drug dealer. Both individuals are accused of supplying Payne with the narcotics, which reportedly included cocaine, as revealed by forensic tests. The investigation has also implicated an Argentine businessman who claimed to be Payne’s manager during the singer's last days. Authorities believe the businessman falsely presented himself in this role and was involved in several incidents that may have contributed to the singer's distress. <h2>Mysterious events</h2>Reports describe Payne’s hotel room as a chaotic environment: there were broken items, alcohol bottles, and narcotics. Witnesses say this tension culminated in a confrontation with two women, identified as "L" and "R," whom Payne had allegedly contacted via an escort app. In a heated encounter, the women reportedly demanded $5,000 from Payne, which led to an argument that spilled into the hotel lobby. The hotel manager attempted to de-escalate the situation by calling the Argentine businessman, who was said to be a friend of Payne. This businessman, however, now faces a charge of "abandonment of a person" for allegedly failing to notify Payne’s family about his worsening state or alerting authorities after his death. Although he has cooperated with police only through his lawyer, he has not been detained. Authorities believe that while he may not have directly caused Payne’s death, his actions could have prevented tragedy if he had intervened sooner. <h2>An expanding investigation</h2>In their search for answers, Argentine police have raided nine locations tied to those involved. They have gathered critical evidence, including nine mobile phones, computers, hard drives, and a jar of marijuana, which they believe may hold clues to what truly happened. One of the nine locations raided was the rented room of "L," who had reportedly spent time in Payne's hotel room before the fatal incident. However, after briefly speaking with authorities, she disappeared, adding another layer of mystery to the case. Neighbours reported hearing a dog barking from her now-vacant room, and police are actively searching for her. As the investigation deepens, Payne’s family is preparing for his body’s return to the UK, where they will lay him to rest. Authorities continue to analyse the extensive evidence collected in hopes of understanding the full scope of events that led to the tragic loss of the young star. (With inputs from agencies)

Mystery deepens in Liam Payne’s tragic fall: Two arrested as new clues emerge

An FIR has been lodged against actor-turned-BJP leader <keyword id="19913288" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mithun-chakraborty" source="keywords">Mithun Chakraborty</keyword>, following allegations that he delivered a provocative speech during a <keyword id="19894848" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bjp" source="keywords">BJP</keyword> event held in North 24 Parganas district last month. The complaint, filed at Bidhannagar South police station, relates to Chakraborty's remarks at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) in Salt Lake on October 27, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also in attendance, launching the West Bengal leg of the BJP's membership drive. According to a senior officer from Bidhannagar Police, “We have started an investigation into the case.” Chakraborty, who received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award earlier this year, was reportedly unavailable for comment. However, BJP state president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar decried the FIR, labeling it "vendetta politics." He asserted, "There is nothing provocative in his speech. These are nothing but attempts to intimidate him by using police as a political tool." During his speech on October 27, Chakraborty declared his party's ambitions in West Bengal, proclaiming, "In 2026, the masnad (throne) will be ours, and we will do everything to achieve the goal." He also urged BJP booth-level workers to resist attempts to intimidate BJP voters ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, alluding to past incidents where voters were allegedly discouraged from supporting the saffron party. Mithun’s message was seen as a direct response to remarks by TMC MLA Humayun Kabir, who had previously made comments during the Lok Sabha elections perceived as communal and targeted toward BJP supporters. As the investigation unfolds, the FIR has amplified the already intense political climate in West Bengal, raising questions about free speech and the use of law enforcement in political conflicts. For now, both Chakraborty’s supporters and critics are awaiting further developments, as the actor’s remarks and the subsequent police action continue to stir debate. (With inputs from agencies)

FIR filed against Mithun Chakraborty for ‘provocative speech’; BJP alleges ‘vendetta politics'

In an unusual development, a teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in <keyword id="19896882" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="canada" source="keywords">Canada</keyword> to test positive for <keyword id="95867" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bird-flu" source="Orion">bird flu</keyword>, the provincial health department announced. The youth is currently receiving treatment in a children's hospital for the <keyword id="23932297" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="H5-avian-influenza" source="keywords">H5 avian influenza</keyword> strain, with the source of infection and potential contacts under active investigation. According to British Columbia Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry, the infection likely came from an animal source. "This is a rare event," she noted. "We are conducting a thorough investigation to fully understand the source of exposure here in BC." <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="109603354" title="Bird flu could jump to humans any day. A former surgeon general says it feels like 2020 again." mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Bird flu, most commonly found in wild birds and poultry, can sometimes infect humans through close contact or contaminated environments. Scientists have voiced growing concerns as avian flu has recently been detected in mammals, and a recent outbreak in US cattle has added to fears. Although human infections remain rare, experts worry that an increased rate of transmission could eventually lead to a virus mutation that allows human-to-human spread. The Canadian case comes shortly after another unusual incident in the United States, where a person in Missouri tested positive for bird flu without any known exposure to infected animals. While cases among farmworkers are known, these isolated incidents without clear animal sources add to the need for vigilance. Despite the isolated cases, there has been no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission of bird flu to date, which would otherwise signify a more serious public health risk. For now, health authorities in Canada are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further spread. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114819490" title="Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin have shared secret calls since 2022.</li><li>Several Washington officials are now seeking a probe into the report.</li></ul>NASA Administrator <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-chief-says-secretive-china-hides-military-space-projects-2024-4">Bill Nelson</a> and a growing number of Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation into The Wall Street Journal's <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/musk-putin-secret-conversations-37e1c187">report</a> that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Several Washington officials began pushing for a probe less than a day after The Journal — citing several current and former US, European, and Russian officials — reported that Musk and Putin have had regular calls since 2022 in which they have discussed "personal topics, business, and geopolitical tensions."Musk has not responded to requests for comment from Business Insider. In a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1849956344691912873">statement</a> on X, which Musk reposted, the official SpaceX account described The Journal's report as an "incredibly misleading story" based on "completely unsubstantiated claims from unnamed sources."On Friday, Nelson told <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.semafor.com/article/10/25/2024/nasas-bill-nelson-calls-for-investigation-into-report-of-musk-putin-calls">Semafor</a> that calls between Musk, the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk">richest man in the world</a>, and Putin "would be concerning" if true, particularly for NASA and the Department of Defense. Nelson added The Journal's report should be investigated but did not specify by which agency.The same day, Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, told <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/25/musk-putin-conversations-investigated-00185543">Politico</a> that the Defense Department should investigate Musk to ensure his alleged actions aren't "to the detriment" of the country's national security.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jeanne-shaheen-defeats-republican-corky-messner-new-hampshire-senate-2020-11">Sen. Jeanne Shaheen</a>, a New Hampshire Democrat and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, echoed similar calls in a Friday <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/SenatorShaheen/status/1849879192583696542">post on X</a>.Representatives for NASA, Rep. Smith and Sen. Shaheen did not respond to requests for further comment from BI.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected The Journal's reporting, telling the outlet that Putin has had only one phone conversation with Musk, during which they discussed space and future technologies.In a statement to Business Insider, a spokesperson for the Department of Defense said the DoD is aware of The Journal's reporting but "cannot corroborate the veracity of those reports" and referred BI to Musk "to speak to his private communications."<h2 id="8e5312b0-06dc-4fab-bd92-93c00c584a1d">Why Musk's international ties matter</h2>The billionaire's <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-spacex-military-contracts-dod-space-force-2020-10">SpaceX has become a key player</a> in federal space exploration. In 2021, it won a $1.8 billion classified contract to build a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-contract-network-spy-satellites-us-intelligence-report-2024-3">network of satellites</a> in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the agency that manages spy satellites. The astronautics company has also provided rockets and other equipment to the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-spacex-won-two-pentagon-contracts-launch-military-rockets-2021-3">Pentagon</a> and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-boeing-nasa-commercial-crew-program-launch-astronauts-2020-1">NASA</a>.Because of his work with the federal government via SpaceX, Musk holds a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-ketamine-use-security-clearance-2023-7">security clearance</a> that gives him access to some classified information.Having ties to a foreign country is not inherently a disqualifying factor for a security clearance, Steven Stransky, a former advisor to both the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Council, told BI.Musk's ties to foreign governments and leaders would have been considered before he was granted such a clearance."The security clearance adjudication process looks at several factors, and undue foreign influence is just one of those factors," Stransky, now a partner at Thompson Hine law firm, said.Stansky said while the level of influence other people have over the billionaire is unclear, Musk's personal relationships may be of interest to the government given his security clearance and professional proximity to state secrets.A security clearance would generally be denied to anyone with a "chummy relationship" with Putin, said Robert English, a former DoD policy analyst who held a top security clearance and the current director of Central European studies at the University of Southern California.The Journal reported, citing two people familiar with the topic, that during one of their conversations, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-elon-musk-starlink-taiwan-china-favor-xi-jinping-report-2024-10">Putin asked Musk</a> to refrain from activating his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan, making the request on behalf of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-economy-china-trade-moscow-beijing-imports-bank-transactions-payments-2024-10">China's leader,</a> Xi Jinping."Even if Musk did not cede to that request, that's too much power in this one individual's hands," English said.The existence of an ongoing Musk-Putin relationship would be further complicated by the billionaire tech leader's recent foray into US politics.Both Trump and Musk have said that the billionaire is a likely candidate for a seat in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-trump-cabinet-election-x-2024-9">former president's would-be </a><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-trump-cabinet-election-x-2024-9">cabinet.</a> In a September speech, Trump said that if he's re-elected, he plans to create a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-adopts-elon-musk-plan-cut-government-spending-efficiency-reform-2024-9">government efficiency commission</a> to be overseen by Musk, which the Tesla CEO has said he "can't wait" to run."If Musk is not fully loyal to the US or has trafficked with our adversaries," English said, "that's important to know now."

NASA chief and Democratic lawmakers urge investigation into reports of Musk-Putin conversations 

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Shares in Trump Media &amp; Technology are surging after the election.</li><li>Donald Trump repeated on Friday that he's not selling — and admonished people to stop saying he was.</li></ul>Shares in Truth Social's parent company are surging in the wake of the election.And amid the runup in the stock, President-elect Donald Trump is making it clear: He says he's not selling.Furthermore, Trump threatened the "market manipulators or short sellers" who he said were spreading the "fake, untrue, and probably illegal rumors and/or statements" that he did intend to sell Trump Media shares."I hereby request that the people who have set off these fake rumors or statements, and who may have done so in the past, be immediately investigated by the appropriate authorities," <a target="_blank" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113447949058695478">he wrote in a Truth Social post on Friday</a>. "Truth is an important part of our historic win, and I deeply believe in it."Shares in Trump Media were up around 15% by late afternoon Friday trade. Neither the Trump campaign nor Trump Media immediately responded to requests for comment from Business Insider.Trump Media's top investors, including Trump, could've feasibly started unloading their shares <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-dump-djt-stock-sell-lockup-truth-social-2024-8">in September</a>.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-tmtg-meme-stock-crash-truth-social-election-wealth-2024-4">Despite a bumpy past</a>, Truth Social has flourished in the lead-up to the election, even appearing to <a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/djt-stock-valuation-trump-truth-social-elon-musk-x-election-2024-10">eclipse the valuation of Elon Musk's X</a>. The stock is thriving despite <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-media-truth-social-stock-down-lockup-polls-2024-8">meager financials</a>.On Friday, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/djt-stock">Trump Media's market capitalization</a> was around $6.5 billion. Trump's majority stake comprises 115 million shares worth around $3.7 billion as of Friday.On Election Day, the company <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://ir.tmtgcorp.com/news-events/press-releases/#b2iLibScrollTo">reported </a><a target="_blank" href="https://ir.tmtgcorp.com/news-events/press-releases/#b2iLibScrollTo">third-quarter earnings</a>, including revenues of $1 million and a net loss of $19.2 million. It said it had $672.9 million on its balance sheet to help further expand the just-released TV-streaming platform Truth+.

Trump says he won't sell surging Truth Social stock — and calls for investigations into whoever is saying he will

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The feds want to make sure you're not getting cheated out of your airline rewards.</li><li>The Department of Transportation is investigating the rewards programs of four major US airlines.</li></ul>The feds want to make sure airlines aren't short-changing their customers out of their hard-earned points.The Department of Transportation <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/usdot-seeks-protect-consumers-airline-rewards-probe-four-largest-us-airlines-rewards">announced Thursday</a> that it's investigating the rewards programs of the four largest US airlines — American, Delta, Southwest, and United — to make sure the companies aren't being unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive with their frequent fliers.The DOT said its probe will look into how "airline rewards programs are impacted by the devaluation of earned rewards, hidden or dynamic pricing, extra fees, and reduced competition and choice.""Points systems like frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards have become such a meaningful part of our economy that many Americans view their rewards points balances as part of their savings," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a press release."These programs bring real value to consumers, with families often counting on airline rewards to fund a vacation or to pay for a trip to visit loved ones," Buttigieg continued. "But unlike a traditional savings account, these rewards are controlled by a company that can unilaterally change their value. Our goal is to ensure consumers are getting the value that was promised to them, which means validating that these programs are transparent and fair."The DOT said airlines reserve the right to change their programs' terms whenever they wish, meaning they could move the goalposts and add new hurdles for customers at any time, like new restrictions on points, limits on who can use the points, changing expiration dates, and wiping out complimentary benefits.As part of the inquiry, the DOT has ordered the four airlines to cough up a lot of documentation. Specifically, the airlines must provide information on how their policies have changed in recent years and how those changes have impacted customers, identify the dollar value of each point, describe their practices related to dynamic pricing, detail the fees associated with their rewards programs, and reveal documents showing how airline mergers have impacted rewards programs.Airlines for America, an industry trade organization representing all four major airlines, responded to the DOT's investigation in a statement to The Points Guy."Millions of people enjoy being a part of various loyalty programs, which allow them to accumulate rewards to apply toward travel or other benefits," Airlines for America said in the statement, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://thepointsguy.com/news/dot-investigate-frequent-flyer-programs/">according to The Points Guy</a>. "US carriers are transparent about these programs, and policymakers should ensure that consumers can continue to be offered these important benefits."

The feds are investigating if airlines are being stingy with your rewards     

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The CEO of Nigeria's Air Peace airline has been charged with obstruction of justice.</li><li>US prosecutors say Allen Onyema submitted false documents to the government to try to curtail a fraud investigation.</li></ul>Allen Onyema, the CEO and founder of Nigeria's Air Peace airline, has been charged with obstruction of justice in the US, adding to previous charges of bank fraud and money laundering.A press release from the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/ceo-nigerian-airline-and-co-defendant-indicted-obstruction-justice">US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia</a> says that Onyema, 61, was charged with "submitting false documents to the government in an effort to end an investigation of him" that led to those earlier charges, which were brought in 2019.Ejiroghene Eghagha, 42, Air Peace's chief of administration and finance, was also charged with obstruction, the press release says.The pair were indicted in 2019 over allegations that they had moved more than $20 million from Nigeria through US bank accounts by using false documents based on the purchase of five Boeing 737 planes.The indictment, seen by Business Insider, says they submitted export letters of credit to fund the purchases, along with supporting purchase agreements, bills of sale, and appraisals.But prosecutors argue that these documents were fake and that the company supposedly selling the planes, the Georgia-registered firm Springfield Aviation, was owned by Onyema and managed by someone with no connection to the aviation industry."The aircraft that was referenced in each of the export letters of credit was never owned or sold by Springfield Aviation," the indictment says.Once the money was in the US, prosecutors say Onyema laundered over $16 million by moving it to other accounts.In 2019, investigators then say Onyema, aware he was under investigation, told the Springfield Aviation manager to sign but not date a business contract.His attorneys are later said to have presented this document — which was now dated before the alleged fraud began — to the government "in an effort to stop the investigation and unfreeze his bank accounts."Following the latest charges, Ryan Buchanan, the US Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, said: "Onyema allegedly leveraged his status as a prominent business leader and airline executive while using falsified documents to commit fraud."<div type="image" title="Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arriving in Lagos." height="682" width="1024" msid="114193357" hostid="261" sizebytes="101644"></div>Earlier this year, Onyema made headlines after he welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Nigeria.Harry and Markle flew from Nigeria's capital Abuja to Lagos on Air Peace in May, the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13418423/Harry-Meghan-welcomed-Nigeria-fugitive-fraudster-wanted-laundering.html">MailOnline</a> reported at the time.An unnamed source close to the pair told <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/prince-harry-meghan-markle-push-back-on-nigerian-wanted-fugitive-claims">the Daily Beast</a> that the couple's travel within Nigeria had been arranged by the Nigerian Chief of Defense Staff.Business Insider has contacted Air Peace for comment.

CEO of Nigeria's Air Peace charged in US with obstructing investigation into $20 million fraud probe

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Secret Service is investigating Elon Musk's tweet about why people were not "even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala."</li><li>According to Bloomberg News, the agency declined to turn over records related to the probe.</li></ul>The Secret Service is looking into Tesla CEO <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-kamala-harris-post-x-twitter-advertiser-mess-2024-9">Elon Musk</a>'s tweet that questioned why no one was trying to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris.According to Bloomberg News, the Secret Service declined to release information related to Musk's tweet over the weekend due to "enforcement proceedings." The publication had filed a Freedom of Information Act to see what the response was to Musk replying to a user on X, "Why they want to kill Donald Trump?"In response, Musk, who owns X, wrote, "And no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala."Musk later <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-learned-lesson-twitter-x-kamala-harris-donald-trump-2024-9">deleted his message</a> and chalked it up to people not understanding his sense of humor."Well, one lesson I've learned is that just because I say something to a group and they laugh doesn't mean it's going to be all that hilarious as a post on ," he wrote.A Secret Service spokesperson said the agency knew of Musk's message but would not be offering further comment."The Secret Service is aware of the social media post made by Elon Musk and as a matter of practice, we do not comment on matters involving protective intelligence," Melissa McKenzie, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, said in a statement to Business Insider. "We can say, however, that the Secret Service investigates all threats related to our protectees."Trump allies, including Musk, have tried to emphasize that the former president has survived two assassination attempts in recent months while leading Democrats have not had such close calls.Trump was injured during the July assassination attempt as a bullet nearly missed his head during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. On Sunday, law enforcement officials said they thwarted another attempt when they spotted a man with a gun lurking in the woods close to a golf course Trump was on. The suspect, Ryan Routh, now faces two federal gun charges.Musk offered his full-throated <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-endorses-trump-after-pennsylvania-rally-incident-2024-7">endorsement</a> to Trump after the Butler shooting.It is true that Harris has not been shot, but federal law enforcement agencies have arrested multiple individuals who threatened to kill her since she began her historic vice presidency in 2021. Last month, the FBI arrested a Virginia man for threatening Harris and other officials on GETTR, a conservative social media site. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/man-gun-arrested-vice-presidents-official-residence-police/story?id=76520037">In 2021</a>, Secret Service arrested a man who was armed with a rifle and ammunition near the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/vice-president-perks-naval-observatory-telescope-2016-6">Naval Observatory</a>, the vice president's residence.As Bloomberg pointed out, the Secret Service often investigates direct and implied threats against the people they protect, including Biden and Harris.Most often, the worst that comes of it is a visit from a Secret Service officer. Comedian Kathy Griffin, who posted a photo of a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kathy-griffin-trump-head-photo-2017-5">fake severed head</a> of Trump when he was president, has said she was investigated for two months before federal law enforcement officials decided not to press charges.The White House previously called out Musk for his post."Violence should only be condemned, never encouraged or joked about. This rhetoric is irresponsible," the White House said in a statement, per ABC News.A representative for Musk did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.<a target="_blank" class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-xoduu5 r-1q142lx r-1w6e6rj r-9aw3ui r-3s2u2q r-1loqt21" href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1835573866271330307"> </a>

Secret Service is investigating Elon Musk's 'Biden/Kamala' assassination tweet        

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The California attorney general is investigating the El Monte Union High School District in Southern California.</li><li>The action follows Business Insider's reporting on a pattern of sexual misconduct at one district school, Rosemead High.</li></ul>The California attorney general is investigating a Southern California school district over whether it properly handled claims of educator sexual abuse and misconduct, records reviewed by Business Insider show.BI was the first to obtain evidence of a pattern of abuse at Rosemead High, overseen by the El Monte Union High School District, for a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/40-years-of-sexual-misconduct-at-rosemead-california-high-school-2023-9">series</a> revealing widespread complaints of sexual misconduct involving more than 20 different educators that persisted from the 1980s through last year. In several cases, employees who were alerted to inappropriate relationships between colleagues and students <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rosemead-high-eric-burgess-sexual-misconduct-investigation">failed to report them</a> to child protective services despite being mandated to do so under state law.A document reviewed by BI shows that the scope of the state's investigation includes district "policies relating to sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, as well as its compliance with laws and regulations concerning mandated reporting of suspected child abuse, sexual abuse, assault, harassment, and related hiring and training requirements." Multiple people familiar with the investigation, whom BI is not naming because they were directed not to discuss it, described the probe as focused in part on whether Rosemead administrators properly handled allegations of educator abuse that spanned decades.Investigating a local school district is a rare step for the top law enforcement office in the state. The only investigation the attorney general has made public related to sexual abuse by educators involved another Southern California district, Redlands Unified, which concluded earlier this year <a target="_blank" href="https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2024/05/29/california-ag-redlands-unified-systematically-violated-laws-protecting-kids-from-sexual-abuse/">when the office found</a> that the district had "systemically violated laws in place to protect against and address complaints related to sexual assault, harassment, and abuse." Redlands agreed to a <a target="_blank" href="https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/Notice%20of%20Entry%20of%20Judgment%20-%2024STCV13334.pdf">judgment</a> in June that subjects the district to five years of state oversight.People familiar with the El Monte investigation say it is being led by a division of the attorney general's office called the Bureau of Children's Justice, which was created in 2015 while Kamala Harris was attorney general. A spokesperson for Attorney General Rob Bonta declined to comment.BI previously identified numerous instances where tips from faculty, students, parents, and community members led to cursory investigations by Rosemead administrators and district officials, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rosemead-high-eric-burgess-sexual-misconduct-investigation">often concluding with</a> a teacher being allowed to return to the classroom — where, records show, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rosemead-high-secrecy-sexual-misconduct-flourished-2023-9">fresh abuse allegations emerged</a>. In a deposition last year, the district's head of human resources, Robin Torres, said of the district's investigation of one teacher's relationship with a student, "it appears that there wasn't follow-through." After reviewing district records related to sexual harassment complaints from multiple students about another teacher, Torres said, "I would have expected to find additional information on these allegations."Those familiar with the state's investigation said it is in the preliminary stages and remains ongoing. District Superintendent Edward Zuniga did not comment on the investigation. "The health and safety of our students is our top priority," he said by email. "El Monte Union does not tolerate any behavior that undermines those values, and we take swift and decisive action if we suspect student safety is being compromised in any way."<div type="image" title="A girl blurred in the foreground and in the background the façade of Rosemead High School." height="2000" width="3000" msid="114696601" hostid="261" sizebytes="188738"></div>In an August 21 letter that Zuniga sent to staff and the district's board of trustees, he disclosed the attorney general's investigation and instructed employees to refrain from discussing the case with anyone outside the district. The letter directs staff to preserve any documents "potentially relevant to the investigation," including memos, emails, voicemails, diaries, text messages, and meeting minutes.<h2 id="36842104-3beb-4e2e-b670-9f8a052feae5">Four lawsuits and counting</h2>In May, lawyer Michael Carrillo filed a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/los-angeles-lawsuit-alleges-rampant-sexual-misconduct-by-teachers-2024-5">lawsuit</a> on behalf of three former Rosemead High students who claim that school officials have created a "toxic" culture on campus where "sexual abuse by educators is rampant." During a press conference announcing the suit, Carrillo called on the Bureau of Children's Justice and the US Department of Education to investigate what he described as a "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25248678-bureau-of-childrens-justice-letter-may-2024">systemic failure</a>" to report child abuse within the district. Carrillo declined to comment.Three other lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by former educators have been filed against the El Monte district in recent months. In preliminary responses, lawyers for the district have denied most of the claims, while moving to have other claims dismissed on procedural grounds. In the first case filed by Carrillo, lawyers for the district argued that because the abuse allegations involved three different educators, the claims should be separated; a superior court judge ordered the plaintiffs to amend their complaint.In a case naming the district and special education teacher Edwin Reyes-Villegas, a former Rosemead student identified as a Jane Doe alleges that Reyes-Villegas sexually harassed and molested her when she was 17. According to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25232843-jane-doe-sexual-abuse-survivor-lawsuit-filed-against-el-monte-union-high-school-district-and-edwin-reyes-villegas">the complaint</a> — filed by lawyers at the Manly, Stewart &amp; Finaldi law firm, which also represented <a target="_blank" href="https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2024/04/25/federal-review-slams-redlands-unifieds-failures-to-address-sexual-abuse-complaints-by-students/">37 plaintiffs</a> who filed sexual abuse claims against the Redlands district, resulting in settlements totaling more than $45 million — the girl, who has autism, was "especially vulnerable" to abuse by Reyes-Villegas. The complaint says that abuse occurred during and after school and included the exchange of "sexually laden communications."Her attorney, Jenny Louro, said she intends to file subpoenas with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to see whether the district notified state authorities after <a target="_blank" href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24487885-edwin-villegas-notice-of-administrative-leave-from-rosemead-high-school-emuhsd-october-4-2023">placing Reyes Villegas on paid leave</a> a year ago. Reyes Villegas did not respond to requests for comment; records show his credential remains intact.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25232853-3-john-does-sexual-abuse-survivor-lawsuit-filed-against-el-monte-union-high-school-district-and-herbert-ortizmonroy-september-2024">In another case filed by the same firm</a>, a trio of former students who trained to join Rosemead High's championship wrestling team sued the El Monte district and their former coach, Herbert Ortiznmonroy. The lawsuit claims that Ortizmonroy repeatedly molested the boys, one of whom joined the Rosemead team, and that district administrators failed to supervise him and enabled "a culture of sexual abuse and harassment that discouraged reporting." Ortizmonroy, who also went by Coach Ortiz at Rosemead, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/former-wrestling-coach-sentenced-to-nearly-four-years-in-prison-on-sex-charges/">was sentenced to prison</a> in 2013 after he pleaded no contest to charges of oral copulation of a minor and committing a lewd act on a child; he remains incarcerated and did not respond to a request for comment.An <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25252893-july-2024-sexual-abuse-survivor-lawsuit-filed-by-9-jane-does-against-el-monte-union-high-school-district">additional case</a> that Carrillo <a target="_blank" href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-24/nine-former-rosemead-high-school-students-sue-allege-sexual-abuse">filed in June</a> on behalf of nine other plaintiffs, all Jane Does, alleges that "the improper handling of sexual abuse, molestation, and harassment allegations was, and is, a systemic issue" in the El Monte district.One former Rosemead teacher named in the case, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/40-years-of-sexual-misconduct-at-rosemead-california-high-school-2023-9">Alex Rai</a>, had his credential revoked over "misconduct" earlier this year, records show. Rai declined to comment.Meanwhile, Dominique Boubion, a lawyer who works with Carrillo, told BI that she is preparing to file another lawsuit against the El Monte district soon. That would bring the total number of active sexual abuse cases against the district to five.Matt Drange graduated from Rosemead High in 2007. Contact him securely <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/matt-drange">here</a>.Representatives of the California Bureau of Children's Justice can be reached <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://oag.ca.gov/contact/general-contact-form">here</a>.

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