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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...

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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...

26.06.2026 10

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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...

26.06.2026 10

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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...

26.06.2026 10

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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...

25.06.2026 5

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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...

25.06.2026 10

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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...

23.06.2026 10

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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...

22.06.2026 10

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All Alligator Alcatraz detainees transferred ahead of hurricane season: DHS

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is removing detainees from Alligator Alcatraz in preparation for hurricane season. A statement from the...

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Senate fumes as Clayton chaos unwinds path to renew FISA

President Trump’s scuttling of a hearing to review his pick for director of national intelligence has once again plunged Congress into chaos over...

17.06.2026 5

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Supreme Court declines bid from Carter Page to continue suit against Comey

The Supreme Court on Monday denied a bid from former Donald Trump campaign adviser Carter Page to continue his suit against former FBI Director James...

15.06.2026 10

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FISA 702 lapse plunges US into unknown territory

The unprecedented expiration of the nation’s warrantless spy powers has plunged the country into legal uncertainty over the extent to which it can...

13.06.2026 10

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Judge indefinitely blocks Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund

A federal judge in Virginia agreed to indefinitely block the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization" fund after previously agreeing to temporarily...

12.06.2026 10

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Judge demands Trump administration comply with asylum order

A federal judge chastised the Trump administration for ignoring a ruling last week ordering them to immediately resume processing of immigration...

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Senate Democrats block short-term extensions of FISA 702 spy powers

Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked Republicans' attempt to pass a short-term extension of the nation's spy powers by unanimous consent. Sen. Tom...

11.06.2026 7

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Trump nominates ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as intelligence chief

President Trump announced his new pick to lead the intelligence community, saying he would tap former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay...

11.06.2026 9

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FISA 702 spy powers set to expire after House vote fails over Pulte backlash

House Republicans on Thursday failed to get enough votes from Democrats to secure a short-term extension of the nation's warrantless spy powers, with...

11.06.2026 6

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Pulte clash threatens even short-term spy powers extension

President Trump’s acceleration of the start date for his controversial pick to lead the intelligence community is pushing both sides to dig in on...

11.06.2026 10

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Push for 3-week FISA 702 extension draws swift pushback from Senate Democrats

An attempt to negotiate a three-week extension on the nation’s warrantless spy powers is already facing objections from Democrats. Efforts to...

10.06.2026 6

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DOJ finds EEOC guidelines on workplace discrimination unconstitutional

The Justice Department on Tuesday found the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) hiring guidelines unconstitutional, finding they...

09.06.2026 10

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Pulte appointment ups pressure for Congress to punt on reauthorizing spy powers

The looming deadline to renew the nation's warrantless spy powers is clashing with a pressure campaign on the White House to yank the appointment of...

09.06.2026 20

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Jeffries says he won't back FISA until Pulte is removed by Trump as acting DNI

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he will not vote to renew the nation’s warrantless spy powers so long as Acting Director...

08.06.2026 7

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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...

07.06.2026 10

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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...

05.06.2026 10

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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 20

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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 10

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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 9

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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 8

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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...

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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 10

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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 10

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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 20

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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...

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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 10

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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 20

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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...

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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 9

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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 20

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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 10

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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...

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