Fake feds give gifts to Secret Service agents - Thursday, April 07, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 07, 2022 [Web version](   [FBI: 2 posed as federal agents, gave gifts to Secret Service agents]( The criminal complaint said the two men gave lavish gifts to federal agents, including a Secret Service agent assigned to protect first lady Jill Biden. [READ MORE](   [Senate poised to confirm Jackson to Supreme Court]( “It will be a joyous day,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as he announced Thursday's vote late Wednesday evening. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Anatomy of a 5G Smart Base | Download the eBook]( This exclusive e-book demonstrates not only the progress that the Pentagon is making in finding real value out of 5G, but begins to paint the future picture across DoD.   [Opening Night: Nationals open 2022 season against Mets]( The Washington Nationals take on the New York Mets for their first regular season game of 2022. Here's what you need to know for opening day. 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