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DOJ has other routes to payouts beyond Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The promised end of President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund won’t necessarily stop the Department of Justice (DOJ) from making payouts to...

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Trump says he hopes 'less shackled' Pulte shrinks intelligence agencies

President Trump said he’s hopeful acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte will shrink the size of his new office, saying it’s...

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Judge blocks series of Trump policies halting immigration processing

A federal judge on Friday vacated a series of Trump policies enacted in the wake of a deadly attack on National Guard members, forcing immigration...

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John Bolton to plead guilty of improperly handling national defense information

Former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton plans to plead guilty in a case accusing him of improperly handling national defense information...

04.06.2026 10

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Trump formalizes move of career federal workers into 'at will' roles

President Trump formally moved to implement his plan for making it easier to fire federal workers in policy roles, signing an executive order moving...

03.06.2026 2

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Gallego kicks off effort to repeal Trump green card policy

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is taking a first step to kill a Trump administration directive to make immigrants go abroad to apply for a green card,...

03.06.2026 1

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Mullin said he's reviewing contracts signed by Noem

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told a House panel he is reviewing some contracts pursued by his predecessor Kristi Noem that may have...

03.06.2026 2

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Trump indicates Blanche will be permanent attorney general

President Trump indicated Wednesday he plans to tap acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take on the role more permanently, though he would not...

03.06.2026 10

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Oversight Democrats push Comer to subpoena Blanche, Patel in Epstein files probe

House Oversight Democrats are pushing to subpoena Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel, noting that former Attorney...

02.06.2026 6

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Mullin said he can still 'initiate' plan to pull CBP from airports but sees'no need' in Newark

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he still has a “plan to initiate” the removal of customs officers from international airports,...

02.06.2026 6

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Trump names William Pulte as acting DNI head

President Trump named William Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to serve as the acting head of the Office of the Director of...

02.06.2026 10

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Mullin faces backlash over 'naive or dumb' plan to pull CBP from blue-city airports

National security experts and the airline industry are cautioning against Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s threat to pull U.S. Customs...

02.06.2026 10

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Former FBI agents launch nonprofit to aid agents facing 'consequences of upholding their oaths'

A group of former FBI employees is launching a nonprofit to aid those caught in the crosshairs of what they call the agency’s “retribution...

01.06.2026 9

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Proposed NDAs for federal workers spark diverse backlash

A proposal by the Trump administration to push federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) has sparked accusations that the White House is...

31.05.2026 10

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Judge agrees to reopen Trump’s $10B IRS case for further scrutiny

A federal judge in Florida agreed to reopen President Trump’s bid to sue the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for $10 billion, siding with intervenors...

29.05.2026 5

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Bondi points finger at Blanche in House interview on Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly pointed the finger at Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel when asked about...

29.05.2026 5

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Comer takes heat over arrangements for Bondi interview on Epstein files

House Oversight Committee leadership clashed over the terms of former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed door appearance Friday, with Democrats...

29.05.2026 10

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Bondi set for Jeffrey Epstein questioning from House Oversight lawmakers

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before House Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigators Friday, a victory for the panel...

29.05.2026 10

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Mullin 'drawing up plans' to halt international flight processing in 'sanctuary cities'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said late Tuesday he is “drawing up plans” to end the processing of international flights in...

27.05.2026 5

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Southern Poverty Law Center labels DOJ indictment vindictive prosecution in dismissal bid

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is asking a judge to toss a case the Trump administration launched against the civil rights group, arguing it...

27.05.2026 10

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Trump raises refugee cap to admit more white South Africans

President Trump on Tuesday formally raised the refugee cap to allow the admittance of another 10,000 individuals — slots he said must be given to...

26.05.2026 7

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ICE ordered to ramp up cases against attorneys accused of filing false asylum claims

The Department of Homeland Security is directing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to craft new policies to crack down on immigration...

26.05.2026 6

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Trump raises refugee cap to admit more white South Africans

President Trump on Tuesday formally raised the refugee cap to allow the admittance of another 10,000 individuals, slots he said must be given to white...

26.05.2026 10

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Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund leaves legal firestorm at feet of lawmakers

Legal experts say President Trump’s new $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is rife with legal and ethical issues that only Congress is...

24.05.2026 10

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Critics say Trump’s ‘pretext’ for Cuba invasion doesn’t square with reality

The indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro and comments from administration officials playing up Cuba’s military and intelligence threat...

23.05.2026 20

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Tulsi Gabbard to resign from Trump Intel post

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday, citing her husband's battle with a rare form of bone cancer. “My husband, Abraham,...

22.05.2026 20

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Trump directs legal migrants to return to home country to apply for green cards

The Trump administration on Friday announced prospective immigrants would need to return to their home country to apply for green cards, a move that...

22.05.2026 10

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Raúl Castro charged with murder by Justice Department amid Trump threat to invade Cuba

The Justice Department indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on murder charges Wednesday, a move that coincides with the island’s...

20.05.2026 4

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Trump administration set to indict Raúl Castro, former Cuban president

The Justice Department plans to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro Wednesday, a move that coincides with the island’s independence day and a...

20.05.2026 8

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Rubio blames 'unimaginable hardships' of Cubans on communist leaders in video for Cuban Independence Day

Secretary of State Marco Rubio taped a rare message in Spanish directed at the Cuban people, laying blame at the communist leadership for conditions...

20.05.2026 20

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Mullin wins some praise for his quieter style at DHS

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has scored positive reviews from Republican lawmakers who were less pleased with the performance of his...

20.05.2026 20

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Senators put Blanche on defense over $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday had to go on defense over the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization” fund, a coffer he...

19.05.2026 20

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Trump dropped IRS suit in deal to create $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund

The Justice Department on Monday launched a nearly $2 billion “anti-weaponization fund” as part of a settlement after President Trump sued the...

18.05.2026 10

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Exclusive: Cuba’s top diplomat outlines red lines to Trump as it braces for US invasion

Cuba’s top diplomat in the U.S. said the country is sticking to its red lines amid faltering negotiations it says have made “no progress” and a...

15.05.2026 10

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Exclusive: Cuba’s top diplomat outlines redlines to Trump as it braces for US invasion

Cuba’s top diplomat in the U.S. said the country is sticking to its red lines amid faltering negotiations it says have made “no progress,” and a...

15.05.2026 20

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Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials as CIA warns negotiation window 'will not stay open indefinitely'

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a trip to Cuba Thursday to meet with officials amid negotiations that have followed President Trump’s public...

14.05.2026 7

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Justice Department sues DC authorities over efforts to discipline Jeff Clark, Ed Martin

The Justice Department (DOJ) is suing the Washington, D.C., Office of Disciplinary Counsel after it brought disciplinary proceedings against two of...

14.05.2026 20

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Pentagon response to Stars and Stripes oversight renews fears over outlet’s independence

A letter from the Department of Defense outlining their policies for Stars and Stripes is renewing concerns from Senate Democrats over whether the...

14.05.2026 20

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Van Hollen posts alcohol use test results after challenging Patel to take survey

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) shared the results of a test to assess alcohol disorders after FBI Director Kash Patel told the lawmaker he would also...

13.05.2026 7

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Raskin accuses Patel, DOJ of millions in improper settlements to former FBI agents

An investigation from House Judiciary Democrats concluded the Justice Department has approved more than a million dollars in payments to fired FBI...

12.05.2026 20

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Bipartisan lawmakers push for ICE training on recognizing tribal IDs following stops of Native Americans

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to undergo training to recognize tribal IDs...

12.05.2026 20

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Trump legal attack on Southern Poverty Law Center stirs fears for nonprofits

The Trump administration has launched a legal attack on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), raising questions about the future of other nonprofits...

09.05.2026 10

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Ex-FBI agents say Grassley played improper role in their firings

Several former FBI agents are arguing Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) played a significant role in their firings, removals...

07.05.2026 30

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DHS closes office of immigration detention watchdog

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed it has shut down an office dedicated to serving as a watchdog for those in immigration detention....

05.05.2026 20

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Top House Democrat questions GOP shifts in plans for Bondi deposition

House Oversight Democrats are raising questions about a number of unusual aspects agreed to by the panel's Republicans for a slated deposition with...

04.05.2026 10

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Judge rejects Trump administration pause on immigration applications

A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday determined that President Trump’s halt on processing immigration applications for citizens of countries...

01.05.2026 10

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Democratic senators warn Trump administration against taking 'any illegal activity' to stymy voting

Nearly 30 Democratic senators warned two government agencies against taking “any illegal activity” to carry out a March executive order from...

30.04.2026 10

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Senate passes 45-day FISA extension

The Senate on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers, rejecting a longer House-back proposal and teeing up...

30.04.2026 30

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Federal watchdog says it will review DOJ's Epstein files release

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct a review of the Justice Department’s compliance with Congress’s mandate to release the...

29.04.2026 20

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Pam Bondi sets new date to testify before Congress on Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before Congress about the Epstein files on May 29 after she failed to appear for a previously...

29.04.2026 20

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