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Noem says Trump weighing expanding travel ban to more than 30 countries

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration is planning to expand its travel ban to more than 30 countries in the wake of a...

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FBI makes arrest in Jan. 6 pipe bomb incident at DNC, GOP headquarters

The FBI has made an arrest in its nearly five-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs outside the offices of the Democratic and Republican...

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Hegseth endangered troops with Signal messages: Pentagon watchdog report

A highly critical inspector general report found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized troop safety and violated department policy by using the...

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Patel defends FBI leadership, jet use: 'I'm entitled to a personal life'

FBI Director Kash Patel defended his handling of the bureau and his use of its private jet amid a storm of criticism over his leadership. Patel has...

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Trump ramps up immigration crackdown after shooting

President Trump’s threats to crack down on immigration are leaving migrants bracing as the administration said it will close the door on many legal...

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DOJ: Noem made final call on deportation flights after judge's order

New filings by the Justice Department say it was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who made the decision to rebuff a court order by transferring...

26.11.2025 10

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Trump administration ordered to provide bond hearings to long-term migrants in class-action ruling

A federal judge in California ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration must provide bond hearings to migrants being detained amid their...

26.11.2025 10

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Swalwell files suit to block criminal referral on alleged mortgage violations

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has filed a suit against the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), arguing its leader abused his authority in...

26.11.2025 20

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Why a BBC libel suit could be risky business for Trump

The BBC may well argue that Trump inspired, energized and then celebrated a violent attempt to thwart an election.

25.11.2025 30

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Trump administration reviewing all Biden-era refugees in move that could strip their protections

The Trump administration ordered immigration officers to review all refugees admitted into the country under the Biden administration, threatening to...

25.11.2025 10

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Senate Democrats seek Bondi legal opinion on Qatari jet

Senate Democrats said they were forced to file a public records request after the Trump administration rebuffed their questions about the White...

25.11.2025 10

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Comey: 'I know that Donald Trump will probably come after me again'

Former FBI Director James Comey said Monday he expects he could face additional charges under the Trump administration after a federal judge dismissed...

25.11.2025 20

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Appeals court upholds ruling blocking Trump plan for expedited removals

A federal appeals court over the weekend declined to lift a lower court order barring the Trump administration from using expedited removals to...

24.11.2025 10

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Fears grow of DOJ becoming ‘piggy bank’ for Trump as allies seek lucrative settlements

Legal experts and White House critics are worried the Justice Department (DOJ) could become a piggy bank for those with grievances as President Trump...

23.11.2025 40

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Top Democrat says Bondi must release Epstein files tied to ongoing investigations

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, argued that Attorney General Pam Bondi cannot use ongoing...

21.11.2025 10

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DOJ opens probe into handling of Schiff mortgage investigation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken the unusual step of launching a probe into one of its own investigations, assembling a federal grand jury in...

21.11.2025 50

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Democrats say Trump flubbed requirements for setting refugee cap at all-time low

Democrats accused the Trump administration of again failing to meet its requirement to consult with Congress on plans for refugees as the White House...

21.11.2025 10

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Senate phone records shield risks hampering DOJ probes of lawmakers

A provision allowing lawsuits from 10 senators whose phone records were sought by former special counsel Jack Smith doesn’t just tee up lucrative...

20.11.2025 10

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Trump administration moves to deny green cards for those who use safety net programs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) moved late Monday to make it easier for immigration officers to deny green cards to those who use public...

18.11.2025 10

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Ghislaine Maxwell attorney says staffers at her prison fired after email leaked

An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell denied that her client is seeking a commutation of her sentence and said prison staffers have been fired after...

15.11.2025 10

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Habba confronted by individual, property in office destroyed: Bondi

The Justice Department is on the hunt for someone who attempted to “confront” Alina Habba, the acting U.S. attorney for the District of New...

13.11.2025 4

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DOJ argues US military personnel cannot be prosecuted for drug boat strikes

An opinion drafted over the summer by the Department of Justice argues servicemembers who participate in boat strikes in the Caribbean cannot be...

13.11.2025 20

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Democrats press ICE to confront imposters amid agents’ ‘failure’ to ID themselves

House Democrats are demanding a briefing with leaders from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI after the bureau advised immigration...

13.11.2025 10

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Raskin blasts 'blatantly corrupt' Senate deal allowing suits over secret phone record subpoenas

The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee slammed a Senate-approved plan to reopen the government that would also pave the way for eight GOP...

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Watchdog group asks for investigation into Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases

A government watchdog group has asked two different bar associations to investigate Lindsey Halligan, a former personal attorney for President Trump...

11.11.2025 3

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Whistleblower docs show Maxwell seeking commutation, receiving ‘concierge-style treatment’ in prison

Documents provided by a whistleblower show Ghislaine Maxwell has asked President Trump to commute her sentence as prison employees suggest she has...

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Trump's historic cut to refugee program poised to face legal challenges

Refugee advocates are considering litigation after President Trump moved to cut refugee figures to their lowest level in history while favoring...

09.11.2025 3

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DC mayor says she's not under DOJ investigation

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Friday she is not under investigation by the Justice Department following conflicting reports about a probe...

07.11.2025 5

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Maryland sues Trump administration over scrapped FBI headquarters plan

The state of Maryland is suing the FBI after the bureau reneged on plans to construct a new headquarters at a selected site in Greenbelt in favor of...

07.11.2025 3

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Unions challenge Trump administration 'loyalty question' in job posts

Federal worker unions late Thursday filed a suit challenging the Trump administration’s inclusion of a so-called loyalty question in a set of...

07.11.2025 6

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Congressional Budget Office hacked in 'security incident'

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed Thursday it had been hacked, saying it was taking action to contain the fallout. “The Congressional...

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DHS ending deportation protections for South Sudanese nationals

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Wednesday it would end protections from deportation for citizens of South Sudan. Citizens of South...

06.11.2025 10

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DOJ argues Trump's post calling for Comey charges no basis to dismiss indictment

The Justice Department in new court filings defended social media posts from President Trump calling for the prosecution of former FBI Director James...

04.11.2025 2

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DOJ faces ethics nightmare with Trump bid for $230M settlement

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is facing pressure to back away from a request from President Trump for a $230 million settlement stemming from his...

31.10.2025 10

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House GOP asks DOJ to probe Biden autopen use to 'void' pardons, other actions

House Republicans are calling on the Justice Department to launch an investigation into the Biden administration’s use of an autopen, an effort they...

28.10.2025 20

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Trump feuds across Latin America spark questions over region’s future

President Trump’s targeting of boats in Latin American waters has kicked off a dramatic shift in the U.S. approach to the region, one that threatens...

25.10.2025 30

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Intel Democrats press Gabbard on Trump administration boat strikes

Leading Intelligence Committee Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of leaving them in the dark on strikes in the Caribbean that have...

25.10.2025 8

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Trump hits Colombian President Petro with sanctions

The Trump administration leveled sanctions directly on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family members, escalating his feud with the South...

24.10.2025 3

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House Democrats launch probe into Trump bid for high dollar settlement with DOJ

House Democrats are launching a probe into President Trump’s discussions with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to score as much as $230 million in a...

23.10.2025 7

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Trump officials refer Biden-era FEMA staff to DOJ for potential criminal charges

The Trump administration has sent a referral to the Department of Justice recommending Biden-era Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff...

22.10.2025 2

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Jordan calls for criminal charges against former CIA Director John Brennan

Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of a criminal referral to the Justice Department, with House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan...

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Trump faces growing calls to withdraw Ingrassia nomination

President Trump is facing growing calls to withdraw the nomination of Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel after the nominee...

21.10.2025 3

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Kristi Noem defends $170M purchase of Gulfstream jets for DHS leaders

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended a contract to spend more than $170 million on new jets for the U.S. Coast Guard, including one that...

20.10.2025 7

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FBI cuts ties with Southern Poverty Law Center

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the bureau would sever ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the second time in a week he has ended a...

03.10.2025 4

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Trump barrels toward uncharted legal territory with plans for layoffs during shutdown

The Trump administration plans to use the shutdown to fire thousands of federal workers, a move that would throw the government into uncharted legal...

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Patel terminates FBI’s relationship with ADL amid fallout from Kirk shooting

The FBI announced Wednesday it is severing its partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), with Director Kash Patel issuing an unusual attack...

02.10.2025 4

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Federal employees told Democrats to blame for shutdown in ‘highly inappropriate’ email

Federal employees at multiple agencies received emails Tuesday blaming congressional Democrats for a potential government shutdown “forced” by the...

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Prosecutors face high hurdles in winning Comey conviction

Voices on the left and the right are questioning the strength of former FBI Director James Comey's federal indictment, arguing prosecutors will be...

01.10.2025 10

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Oregon officials warn against taking 'bait' as Trump pushes into Portland

In sending the National Guard to Portland, Ore., President Trump has launched a battle with a city he’s often demonized as being the seat of the...

30.09.2025 30

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Trump goes after antifa, sparking fears about crackdown on dissent

An executive order labeling antifa as a domestic terrorist organization is spurring pushback from critics across the ideological spectrum who say...

28.09.2025 50

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