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Lawmakers express bipartisan outrage as DOJ accused of ‘spying’ on members’ Epstein searches

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are accusing the Justice Department of spying on them as they reviewed the unredacted Epstein files on DOJ computers, tracking the documents they examined. Attorney General Pam Bondi was photographed during a congressional appearance before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday flipping … Lawmakers express bipartisan outrage as DOJ accused of ‘spying’ on members’ Epstein searchesRead more

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CNN’s Collins: Leavitt ‘to her credit’ pushed Saudis on attending event

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins credited White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for allowing her to cover an event last year involving President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite pushback from Saudi officials. During an interview published Wednesday with Heather McMahan on the “Absolutely Not” podcast, … CNN’s Collins: Leavitt ‘to her credit’ pushed Saudis on attending eventRead more

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Fetterman only Senate Democrat to vote to keep Homeland Security funded

Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) was the only Democratic senator to vote to advance a full-year funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, sticking with his long-held position of opposing government shutdowns for any reason. Fetterman, like many Democratic and Republican colleagues, has expressed sympathy and condolences for … Fetterman only Senate Democrat to vote to keep Homeland Security fundedRead more

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Federal judge upholds temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants

A federal judge on Thursday upheld her order postponing the termination of temporary protected status for around 350,000 Haitians in the United States. The Justice Department appealed U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes’ stay to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit but simultaneously requested that she … Federal judge upholds temporary protected status for Haitian immigrantsRead more

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Federal judge blocks Trump’s bid to move Biden-commuted death row inmates to ‘Alcatraz of the Rockies’

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from transferring 20 former death row inmates to the federal “supermax” prison in Colorado, ruling the move likely violated their Fifth Amendment due process rights. The 35-page ruling from U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sets up a dispute between … Federal judge blocks Trump’s bid to move Biden-commuted death row inmates to ‘Alcatraz of the Rockies’Read more

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US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills

FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan group of senior U.S. lawmakers is urging Taiwan to dramatically boost its defense spending, warning that political gridlock in Taipei risks undermining deterrence as China escalates military pressure around the island. Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Chris Coons, D-Del., along with Reps. Young … US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drillsRead more

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Congress, Don’t Give DHS a Blank Check to Undermine Our Local Economies

This story is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis.  Two weeks ago, three of my employees were ridesharing to work at our Minneapolis nonprofit when they realized they were being followed by federal agents. As soon as they parked, agents surrounded them with … Congress, Don’t Give DHS a Blank Check to Undermine Our Local EconomiesRead more

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More Thoughts on the Authoritarian International

Yesterday, we talked about the global Authoritarian Movement or Authoritarian International (with the convenient acronym “AI”). Today, I wanted to talk about something slightly more specific. It’s part of the same phenomenon, perhaps a subset of it, but it’s distinct. Back during Trump’s first term, people in the … More Thoughts on the Authoritarian InternationalRead more

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Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt

President Donald Trump on Thursday continued to personally attack Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt over a debacle regarding the upcoming annual governors’ weekend in Washington. “We will soon have a Governor in Oklahoma who knows how to accurately write a Press Release to the Public, in this case, to … Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin StittRead more

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NJ governor signing order banning ICE from launching actions on state properties

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) on Wednesday signed an executive order banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from undertaking operations on state property. Sherrill’s order makes an exception for immigration operations authorized by a judicial warrant, reflecting a broader push from Democrats in the House to have … NJ governor signing order banning ICE from launching actions on state propertiesRead more

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DHS shutdown imminent after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill

Senate Democrats voted Thursday to block a motion to advance a House-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, putting Washington on the brink of a partial government shutdown that will affect more than 260,000 federal employees. The motion, which required 60 votes, failed to advance by … DHS shutdown imminent after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security billRead more

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The Guardian view on Israel and the West Bank: the other relentless assault upon Palestinians | Editorial

A campaign of ethnic cleansing and ‘tectonic’ new legal measures are killing the two-state solution to which other governments pay lip service Protecting archaeological sites. Preventing water theft. The streamlining of land purchases. If anyone doubted the real purpose of the motley collection of new administrative and enforcement … The Guardian view on Israel and the West Bank: the other relentless assault upon Palestinians | EditorialRead more

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Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’

Endangerment finding rollback will make families ‘sicker and less safe’, environmental advocate says US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has revoked the bedrock scientific determination which gives the government the ability to regulate climate-heating pollution. The move was described as a gift to “billionaire polluters” … Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’Read more

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US judge blocks Hegseth’s bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Judge reprimands defense secretary over attempt to reduce Arizona senator’s military rank and pension A US judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly’s retired military rank and pension pay because he urged troops to reject unlawful orders. The preliminary ruling by Richard Leon, a … US judge blocks Hegseth’s bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ videoRead more

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Trump UN aviation ambassador pick faces scrutiny after $426K tax liens missing from ethics filing

President Donald Trump‘s pick to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) office focused on aviation is facing heightened scrutiny for hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes that were not disclosed in official ethics documents obtained by Fox News Digital.  Jeffrey Anderson, a retired … Trump UN aviation ambassador pick faces scrutiny after $426K tax liens missing from ethics filingRead more

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Democrats fume at Bondi after photo allegedly shows DOJ tracking Epstein database searches

Democrats in the House of Representatives are furious that the Department of Justice (DOJ) allegedly tracked their search history while going through the Epstein files stored locally at DOJ headquarters. After Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before lawmakers at a Wednesday hearing, a photographer caught a printout of … Democrats fume at Bondi after photo allegedly shows DOJ tracking Epstein database searchesRead more

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Obama-era greenhouse gas rules gone as EPA’s Zeldin signs ‘single largest deregulatory action’ in history

FIRST ON FOX: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on Thursday will eliminate the “2009 Obama EPA Endangerment Finding,” which set in motion most federal greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles, saving Americans billions. The 2009 development was an EPA finding that carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide … Obama-era greenhouse gas rules gone as EPA’s Zeldin signs ‘single largest deregulatory action’ in historyRead more

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Hawley clashes with Minnesota AG Ellison over fraud: ‘You ought to be indicted’

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Thursday called for Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to resign and suggested he should face criminal charges, accusing him of assisting people later charged in a sprawling welfare fraud scheme. The confrontation came during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing in which Hawley … Hawley clashes with Minnesota AG Ellison over fraud: ‘You ought to be indicted’Read more