In a stunning reversal, Trump's Justice Department revives campaign against law firms
One day after the DOJ agreed to throw in the towel, it changed its mind and demanded the towel back.
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Kash Patel gutted FBI team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes, sources say
Just days before the U.S. launched a major military operation in Iran, FBI Director Kash Patel fired agents and staff members from a counterintelligence unit tasked with monitoring threats from Iran
Sen. Wyden Warns of Mass Surveillance Amid Pentagon's Fight With Anthropic - Gizmodo
"Creating AI profiles of Americans based on that data represents a chilling expansion of mass surveillance," said Wyden.
Congress expected to vote on war power measures amid the war with Iran - NPR
Lawmakers are again pushing for votes on bills to reclaim congressional authority to declare wars. Previous efforts have failed, but lawmakers hope for renewed support amid the war with Iran.
Noem blames 'violent protesters' for Minneapolis chaos under tough questioning in a Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended her agency in testimony and under questioning at a Senate hearing. She appeared before the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as a backlash grows over deadly immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push. It was her first congressional hearing since two protesters were killed in Minneapolis by Homeland Security officers in January. Noem's department sent hundreds of officers to Minnesota. Protesters marched and tracked enforcement activity. An ICE officer shot Renee Good. Border Protection officers shot Alex Pretti. The deaths led to demands for accountability. At the hearing, Noem blamed “violent protesters” for contributing to the chaos officers encountered.
Capitol rioter arrested for assault, battery on Metro as 'inappropriate' videos surface
A Maryland man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is back in custody after an arrest by Metro police.
Trump admin asked a court to drop lawsuits against law firms tied to Democrats. Now it's ... - CNN
The Justice Department has told four large law firms targeted by President Donald Trump that its decision to withdraw lawsuits against them is being reversed, according to people familiar with the change on Tuesday morning.
President Trump is trying to make it harder to vote. Here's why that matters - NPR
Trump is promoting tighter restrictions on mail-in ballots as well as passage of the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. UCLA professor Richard Hasen unpacks the ramifications.
Trump Administration Only Briefly Abandons Orders of Sanctions Against Law Firms
<p>WASHINGTON — Government court filings Monday indicated the Trump administration was abandoning its tactic of sanctioning law firms that opposed the president’s policies but a day later the Justice Department appeared to change course again. President Donald Trump issued executive orders in early 2025 against major law firms that did legal work for clients the […]</p>
Trump's allies suggest he invoke emergency powers ahead of midterms - NPR
Allies of President Trump have floated the idea of him invoking emergency powers to make changes to voting rules. They've also floated sending federal agents to police the polls.
Noem won't retract 'domestic terrorist' claim in first post-Minneapolis shooting testimony
She is expected to undergo fierce questioning from Democrats.
US antifa trial tests limits of Trump administration's domestic terror claims - The Guardian
Jurors hear how July 4 protest outside ICE turned violent, sparking rare federal case against left-wing demonstrators