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Eric Tucker

The Times of Israel

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In blow to Trump, US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James

In blow to Trump, US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James

Trump-loyalist prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was appointed in ‘defective’ manner, court says, without commenting on substance of cases; US...

25.11.2025 40

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FBI releases photo of suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting, recovers rifle nearby

Law enforcement officials believe shooter jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot, with bolt-action rifle found hidden in...

11.09.2025 10

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Trump’s Epstein problems continue as report resurfaces 2003 birthday letter

Wall Street Journal says president signed 50th birthday letter for sex trafficking financier Jeffery Epstein; Trump says he will sue over ‘false,...

18.07.2025 10

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Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Trump’s top officials, roils MAGA base

Far-right Trump ally says FBI deputy chief thinking of resigning after blow-up with AG amid administration’s failure to resolve to conspiracy...

12.07.2025 70

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US announces man wrongly deported to El Salvador will return to face federal charges

White House doubles down on claims Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a gang member after acknowledging resident of 14 years was sent away by mistake; defense...

07.06.2025 40

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Oded Lifshitz, hostage slain by Islamic Jihad, was journalist and peace activist

Lifshitz, among Nir Oz’s founders, defended expelled Bedouins, reported on infamous massacres of Palestinians by Israel-backed militias, and...

21.02.2025 100

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Fierce Trump loyalist Kash Patel confirmed 51-49 as FBI director by Senate

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin says he ‘cannot imagine a worse choice’ for the job than Patel, who has promised to ‘come after’...

21.02.2025 50

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FBI: Driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AP) — The United States Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers acted alone, the FBI said...

03.01.2025 20

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Trump picks Pam Bondi for US attorney general after Gaetz withdraws nomination

Former Florida AG, who has said Israel is one of America’s top allies, is a loyalist of the US president-elect who served as one of his lawyers...

22.11.2024 60

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Iranian operatives charged in the US with hacking Trump’s presidential campaign

Three hackers employed by Revolutionary Guards sought to sow chaos, also accused of trying to hack former Israeli envoy, ex-CIA and State...

28.09.2024 9

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Unsealed memo from 1950 says Ethel Rosenberg ‘did not engage’ in atomic espionage

While historians have long agreed husband Julius was Soviet spy, they have been divided over whether Ethel took part in activities; both were...

11.09.2024 9

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US intel community formally blames Iran for hack of Trump campaign

FBI and other federal agencies indicate Tehran also behind attempted targeting of Harris campaign, warn of ‘increasingly aggressive Iranian...

20.08.2024 4

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