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Bondi's stormy tenure ends with her dismissal

Pam Bondi’s loyalty to President Trump wasn’t enough to save her. She constantly praised him during press conferences. She was combative in...

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Key Democrat says Bondi can't escape Epstein files testimony

Attorney General Pam Bondi will still have to appear for a slated deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, its members...

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Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general

President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who...

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Trump not immune from civil claims from Jan. 6 speech, judge rules

A federal judge is allowing a civil suit brought against President Trump for his actions on Jan. 6, 2021 to proceed in court, a victory for Democratic...

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DOJ interest in Brennan docs adds to scrutiny of 2016 election probe in Florida

The Department of Justice (DOJ) appears to be developing its case against former CIA Director John Brennan, sparking speculation he could be the next...

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Judge rules Trump administration unlawfully terminated legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app

A federal judge in Massachusetts unwound the Trump administration’s termination of parole status for some 900,000 migrants who were given permission...

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Swalwell lawyers demand Patel halt any plan to release old investigative files

Attorneys for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) are warning the FBI against releasing files in a decade-old case related to an investigation into a...

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Trump lifts pause on asylum for some migrants

The Trump administration said Monday it is renewing processing of asylum applications from some countries, a move that will have limited impact but...

30.03.2026 4

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Trump support for warrantless spy powers leading to FISA flips on both sides of the aisle

The battle to renew the nation’s warrantless spy powers is spawning reversals on both sides of the aisle, as President Trump’s support has pushed...

30.03.2026 6

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DOJ, DHS probing deal to share states' voter roll data

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed it will work with the Department of Justice (DOJ) as the DOJ pressures states to turn over voter...

27.03.2026 4

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Blanche: 'Why is there objection to sending ICE officers to polling places?'

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to back the idea of sending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to polling places....

27.03.2026 10

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Spy powers skeptics in Congress discussing new language after White House meeting

Skeptics of a clean reauthorization of the nation’s warrantless spy powers are working on new language with the White House after a meeting with top...

26.03.2026 3

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DOJ says it erroneously relied on ICE memo justifying immigration courthouse arrests

A federal judge Thursday ordered the Trump administration to preserve all records after the Justice Department said it made a “factual error” in a...

26.03.2026 3

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Blanche boasts of having 'cleaned house' at DOJ, FBI following Trump prosecutions

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche boasted Thursday about the number of firings at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI, saying the...

26.03.2026 3

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Trump makes public call for clean 18-month 702 extension

President Trump made his first public call for a clean extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers Wednesday, pointing to the ongoing conflict...

25.03.2026 7

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Homan on Democrats opposing ICE at voting sites: 'What are they afraid of?'

White House border czar Tom Homan on Tuesday did not rule out the presence of immigration enforcement at polling places, asking what Democrats are...

25.03.2026 10

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Smith memo: Trump had classified docs shared with just 6 people, others tied to his business interests

Among the classified records taken to Mar-a-Lago by President Trump were documents so sensitive that one had been distributed to just six people,...

25.03.2026 20

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Bovino attacks Homan, fellow Trump officials in exit from Border Patrol

Newly retired Trump administration immigration official Greg Bovino attacked leadership on his way out Tuesday, saying border czar Tom Homan and...

24.03.2026 8

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Minnesota sues DOJ, DHS for evidence in Pretti and Good shootings

The state of Minnesota sued the departments of Justice and Homeland Security, demanding access to evidence about the killing of two protestors. The...

24.03.2026 5

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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS

The Senate on Monday confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after President Trump dismissed his...

23.03.2026 5

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Democrats release details behind spending on Noem's $220 million ad campaign

The Trump-aligned company tasked with creating the $220 million ad featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem got a $60,000 signing bonus for...

23.03.2026 10

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Trump calls airports 'fertile territory' for ICE

President Trump on Monday called airports “fertile territory” for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers brought in to aid...

23.03.2026 10

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Trump’s backing of spy powers puts GOP’s FISA 702 critics in tough spot

President Trump’s reversal in pushing lawmakers to renew the nation’s warrantless spy powers is putting pressure on the House GOP and some of the...

23.03.2026 7

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Jordan subpoenas prosecutor over case involving protest near Stephen Miller's home

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Friday subpoenaed a local Virginia prosecutor he’s accused of failing to take action against...

20.03.2026 4

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Two former FBI agents who investigated Trump sue over firings

Two former FBI agents are suing after they say they were fired “solely” based on their work on the criminal investigations into President Trump....

20.03.2026 10

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Progressives say they'll vote against warrantless spy power renewal

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) formally voted to oppose reauthorization of the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers, a move that...

20.03.2026 10

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Comey subpoenaed in 2016 election probe in Florida

Federal prosecutors in Florida have subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a wide-ranging probe into a prior investigation into Russian...

19.03.2026 5

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Senate panel advances Mullin nomination to lead DHS after testy hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday advanced out of the Senate Homeland...

19.03.2026 10

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Mullen gets rocky reception from Rand Paul at combative DHS confirmation hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) isn’t afraid of a fight, but on Wednesday his colleagues tasked with reviewing his nomination to lead the Department...

18.03.2026 3

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Mullin agrees to meet with committee behind closed doors after dustup over claims about overseas trips

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Wednesday agreed to meet with members of the Senate Homeland Security Committee behind closed doors after a dustup...

18.03.2026 7

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Jim Jordan reverses long-held position on spy powers, says he will back Trump extension of FISA 702

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the chair of the powerful House Judiciary Committee, said he plans to support a clean extension of the nation’s...

18.03.2026 10

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Rand Paul says he's a 'no' vote on Mullin for DHS secretary

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he does not plan to back Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to...

18.03.2026 10

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Peters presses Mullin to explain past comments: 'Where did you smell war?'

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) largely declined to explain his past trips overseas, saying such information was “classified” as he faced scrutiny...

18.03.2026 10

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Rand Paul confronts Markwayne Mullin over 'snake' remark; says he has 'anger issues'

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) confronted Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) about his past comments...

18.03.2026 10

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Mullin faces Senate panel for DHS confirmation hearing: What to watch

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is set to appear on the other side of the dais on Wednesday, fielding questions from his colleagues as he faces the...

18.03.2026 10

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Comer formally subpoenas Pam Bondi over Epstein investigation

The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday formally subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions about the Epstein files. The committee...

17.03.2026 9

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Inside Noem’s tense relationship with controversial DHS inspector general

Tensions are running high between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its inspector general, a Trump appointee who is pushing back on agency...

17.03.2026 20

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Democrats demand DOJ investigation into Noem testimony on ad campaign, detentions

Judiciary Committee Democrats in both chambers on Monday urged the Justice Department to investigate whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem...

16.03.2026 10

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Oversight panel demands interview with former Epstein prison guard

The House Oversight Committee is requesting an interview with a prison guard who was on duty the day Jeffrey Epstein died as part of its broader...

13.03.2026 8

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Trump support for warrantless spy powers could jeopardize Democratic backing

President Trump throwing his support behind renewing the U.S.’s warrantless surveillance powers could complicate efforts to secure Democratic...

11.03.2026 6

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Mullin support for Trump immigration policies under microscope with DHS nomination

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has teased changes in the operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), though the close ally of President...

10.03.2026 10

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Ed Martin faces disciplinary probe over letter to Georgetown

U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin is facing disciplinary action after he sent a letter to Georgetown University threatening legal action if it did not...

10.03.2026 10

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DOJ publishes some missing Epstein files with uncorroborated Trump claims

The Justice Department has released more documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files related to allegations against President Trump, a move that came...

06.03.2026 20

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Noem’s tumultuous tenure at DHS marked by controversies, confrontations

The toppling of Kristi Noem on Thursday marks the first firing of the second Trump presidency and the exit of a face at the center of President...

06.03.2026 20

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In lead-up to Noem firing, Trump 'never knew' of blessing $220M ad campaign

Just before announcing her replacement in a major shake-up of his Cabinet, President Trump said he did not recall giving his blessing to Homeland...

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Noem replaced as DHS secretary with Oklahoma senator

President Trump on Thursday announced he was replacing Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.)...

05.03.2026 20

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Noem denies blocking investigations, as inspector general says he’s been 'systematically obstructed'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem denied that she was blocking 11 different inspector general investigations of her department, including in a...

04.03.2026 9

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House Oversight panel subpoenas Pam Bondi over Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday took the remarkable step of issuing a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi, compelling her to appear to...

04.03.2026 5

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Jayapal brings US citizens arrested by ICE to confront Noem

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of violating the rights of American citizens by detaining them,...

04.03.2026 10

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Raskin presses Noem on whether she'd still label Pretti, Good as domestic terrorists

Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem whether knowing what she...

04.03.2026 10

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