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Judiciary Committee advances stalled Blanche nomination for attorney general

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, clearing the way for a vote on the...

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As Haitians brace for end of TPS, some Republicans rejoice

The Trump administration's plan to deport more than 300,000 Haitians who just lost their lawful status after a Supreme Court ruling is showing a split...

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ODNI will start transition to Clayton on Monday, Pulte says

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte said over the weekend he would begin to transition away from the role amid questions over why he...

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Blanche order keeps intact immunity deal barring investigation of Trump and his family

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Sunday night memo formally rescinding the $1.776 "anti-weaponization" fund leaves intact another key...

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Trump appeals ruling finding he colluded with DOJ in $10B IRS suit

The Trump administration on Friday appealed a ruling from a federal judge in Florida who found the president effectively colluded with his own...

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Pulte lingers as intel chief while senators say it's time for 'the temp' to move on

Bill Pulte may be out of a job, but he hasn’t walked out the door. The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton to be the new director of national...

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Democrats demand answers 6 months after ICE pledge on body cameras

Democratic lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee hammered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for failing to deliver on a pledge to...

30.07.2026 4

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Justice Department brings first case in dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court

The Justice Department on Thursday will bring its first case in a dormant court that allows the speedy removal of noncitizens suspected of terrorism....

30.07.2026 10

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Comey seeks to toss seashell '86' case, accusing Trump, DOJ of vindictive prosecution

Former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge late Tuesday to dismiss the case against him over sharing a photo of seashells spelling “86 47,”...

29.07.2026 10

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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote, potentially reviving a stalled...

28.07.2026 1

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New rule could speed deportation of asylum seekers

Starting Tuesday, the Trump administration will cut off asylum seekers’ access to an interview to weigh their claims, instead allowing officers to...

28.07.2026 4

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Pulte completes more intelligence community layoffs ahead of Clayton confirmation vote

Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte used what are expected to be his final hours in the role to complete a fifth round of...

28.07.2026 10

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Senate tees up final vote on Jay Clayton intel chief nomination

The Senate cleared a final procedural hurdle Monday night on President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence...

27.07.2026 3

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Trump administration makes big claims on noncitizen voting but won't explain the math

President Trump in a primetime address earlier this month again raised the specter of large volumes of migrants voting in U.S. elections, warning...

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Comey moves to dismiss seashell case as '86 47' message was not a 'true threat'

Former FBI Director James Comey on Monday asked the court to toss the case accusing him of threatening President Trump’s life, arguing that posting...

27.07.2026 4

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Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) late Wednesday recommended criminal charges against former special counsel Jack Smith, pushing to tee up a...

22.07.2026 3

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Appeals court upholds Navarro contempt of Congress convictions

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the contempt of Congress conviction against Peter Navarro, finding the White House advisor could not prove...

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Senate Intel advances Clayton nomination for DNI

The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence...

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Raskin argues Epstein emails show lobbying on behalf of foreign governments

Emails from Jeffrey Epstein to world leaders indicate he should have registered as a foreign agent, House Judiciary Democrats argue, including...

21.07.2026 10

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Trump’s election security speech: Democrats see false claims, future threats

President Trump’s selective release of classified documents about the 2020 election doesn’t change the core conclusion of the intelligence...

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Mullin threatens states as DHS launches widespread review of elections

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin went further than President Trump in an address on election security Friday, asserting foreign...

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Trump rails against China in new 2020 election claims disputed by critics

President Trump launched a series of new accusations regarding the 2020 election, declassifying a handful of documents as he argued U.S. elections...

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Tillis: Blanche meeting with Epstein victims 'a very important part of getting to yes'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he would not vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general if he does not meet with Epstein...

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Mullin says migrants will be 'deported wherever they are' after Trump urges ICE to continue traffic stops

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday did not address whether immigration agents will halt traffic stops in response to a call...

15.07.2026 10

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Durbin says Blanche told him DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund was 'a mistake'

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says acting Attorney General Todd Blanche called the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund “a...

14.07.2026 5

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ICE shootings spark demands for reform as critics argue agency is 'stalking Latinos'

Two fatal shootings within the span of a week have heightened scrutiny of immigration agents and the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary...

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ICE plans to temporarily limit traffic stops following fatal shootings: reports

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has privately directed its officers to temporarily pause traffic stops in the wake of two deadly...

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Maine senators demand independent investigation after ICE shooting

Maine’s two senators are demanding an impartial investigation into the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by immigration authorities, with Sen. Angus...

13.07.2026 3

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Judge halts Trump's settlement with IRS

A federal judge Monday voided President Trump’s settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), finding that the lawsuit that served as the hook...

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Mullin defends move to tie election security to counterterrorism funding

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended a decision to tie disbursements of counterterrorism grant funding to a series of demands for...

13.07.2026 4

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Lawyer says ICE account of fatal Texas shooting 'completely false'

An attorney for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston man killed by immigration agents, said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

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GOP's Grassley privately pressed Patel on expenditures

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has privately pressed FBI Director Kash Patel over whether he has reimbursed the government...

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Supreme Court ruling that ‘walloped’ independent regulators sparks fear for consumers

A Supreme Court ruling giving President Trump broad authority to fire the heads of independent commissions will solidify the president’s grasp on a...

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DOJ alums call on senators to reject Blanche nomination as attorney general

More than 1,200 former Justice Department employees encouraged the Senate to reject Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, writing in a...

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Appeals court sides with intelligence officers fired for working on DEI

A federal appeals court in a 2-1 decision on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling blocking the Trump administration from firing 19 career intelligence...

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‘Birth tourism,’ through rare, prompts talk of barring pregnant women from entering US

The Supreme Court’s ruling upholding birthright citizenship has prompted an outcry from the far right, including members of President Trump’s own...

02.07.2026 10

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John Brennan sues Trump administration, claiming 'phantom criminal conduct'

Former CIA Director John Brennan filed suit Wednesday demanding the Justice Department preserve all records related to its ongoing investigation into...

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Federal prosecutors directed to prioritize 'birth tourism' after Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling

The Justice Department on Tuesday directed its staff to bring fraud charges in alleged cases of birth tourism as a response to their loss in the...

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Supreme Court ruling on deportation protections is ‘bad news’ for every TPS recipient

A Supreme Court decision unwinding deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians spells trouble for all recipients of temporary protected status...

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House Democrats brace for headaches with growing left wing

The election of a trio of far-left candidates in New York’s primaries could create headaches for House Democratic leadership determined to stage a...

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Secret Service didn't secure mobile devices, putting leaders at risk, says report

The Secret Service left themselves vulnerable to hacking due to issues with both official and personal devices, a government watchdog found in a...

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New York progressive sweep sparks reckoning as Hispanic caucus loses Espaillat

The defeat of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) in this week’s primary toppled a powerful and history-making incumbent, sparking complex feelings for...

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Democrats demand Mullin keep pledge to supply list of canceled Noem contracts

Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee are losing patience with Sec. Markwayne Mullin’s pledge to turn over a list of all contracts...

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Judge orders DOJ to produce, unredact sought after Epstein files

A D.C.-based federal judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to unredact additional pages of the Epstein files in a suit brought by attorney...

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Raskin aims to force vote on bill barring Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund

Top House Judiciary Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) told Democratic leaders Thursday he plans to force a vote on legislation blocking the creation...

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Federal judge blocks migrant arrests at immigration courts nationwide

A federal judge late Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from making arrests at immigration courthouses, barring the practice nationwide. The...

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Warner introduces bill to require Senate-confirmed acting DNIs in wake of Pulte controversy

Senate Intelligence Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday introduced a bill that would bar the president from installing an acting director of...

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DOJ appealing dismissal of human trafficking charges against Abrego Garcia

The Justice Department plans to appeal a federal judge’s decision to toss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia after determining the case...

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Intelligence Democrats warn Trump nominee Bill Pulte as ODNI braces for firings

Intelligence Democrats are warning acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte from carrying out sweeping firings or improperly...

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Judge denies correspondents' dinner shooting suspect's bid to disqualify Blanche, Pirro

A federal judge on Monday denied a request from Cole Allen, the alleged White House Correspondents' dinner shooter, to bar acting Attorney General...

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