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President Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of his return to the presidency with an extensive White House news conference in which he covered a range of topics, including immigration enforcement, crime statistics, foreign policy achievements, and his administration’s accomplishments. The event, lasting nearly two hours, blended unstructu…
Thousands of American workers, students, and activists mobilized in cities and university areas across the United States on the anniversary of President Donald Trump's second term. These coordinated protests opposed the administration's intensified immigration enforcement policies, including controversial incidents involving federal agents and the …
Across numerous American cities and university campuses, thousands of workers and students mobilized to express their opposition to President Donald Trump's continued immigration policies. These protests come against a backdrop of heightened federal enforcement actions and recent incidents that have escalated public ire. Organized by various progre…
Lindsey Halligan, once acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia with close ties to former President Trump, has been directed by a federal judge to cease presenting herself as the region’s chief federal prosecutor amid questions over the legitimacy of her appointment. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Halligan’s exit following ob…
Lindsey Halligan, a prosecutor closely linked to former President Donald Trump, is departing from the U.S. Justice Department following judicial rulings questioning the legality of her appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. A federal judge has ordered her to stop representing herself with the title, further complicating …
The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to Minnesota’s governor, attorney general, and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul as part of a criminal grand jury investigation examining if their outspoken resistance to President Trump's intensified immigration enforcement in the region amounts to criminal wrongdoing. This action follows a fed…
The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to Minnesota's governor, attorney general, and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul as part of a federal grand jury investigation into whether their public opposition to increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity constitutes criminal conduct. The probes follow unprecedented immigr…
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin have formally requested that records associated with the Department of Justice's criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell be released. The inquiry follows subpoenas linked to Powell's congressional testimony regarding renovations to Federal Reserve properties and has prompted…
Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow, supported by former President Donald Trump, has declared her intent to challenge incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary. Emphasizing her commitment to staunch conservative principles, Letlow's campaign criticizes Cassidy’s record, particularly his vote to convict Trump during t…
The aggressive immigration policies under President Trump's administration, particularly actions by federal immigration officers, have become a contentious issue affecting both Republicans and Democrats as the midterm congressional elections approach. Increasing public criticism following several high-profile incidents involving Immigration and Cus…
The U.S. Justice Department has rejected a proposal by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie to appoint a special master to supervise the disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's federal investigations. The department contends that the lawmakers lack legal standing to intervene in the matter, which centers on the release of millio…
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an appeal against a recent judicial order that restricts immigration officers' actions amid ongoing demonstrations in Minneapolis. The order, issued in response to concerns about the conduct of federal agents, forbids arrests and use of tear gas against nonviolent protesters and observers. This developme…
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a response opposing a request by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie to appoint a special master to supervise the public release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawmakers criticized the DOJ's slow progress in disclosing the files and sought court intervention, but the DOJ maintains that …
Minneapolis is on high alert as opposing demonstrations are scheduled in response to federal immigration enforcement activities and the recent death of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen shot by an ICE agent. Authorities have mobilized law enforcement and National Guard units to mitigate potential violence, while political and community divisions deepen ov…
In Minneapolis, heightened federal immigration enforcement has prompted parents and community members to organize protective patrols around schools to shield children and staff from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. This response follows a recent fatal incident involving ICE agents near a local elementary school, leading to incr…
The Trump administration has reversed its earlier attempt to consolidate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The decision follows significant resistance from both gun-rights advocates and gun-control groups, as well as bipartisan political pushback and concerns from agency em…
Virginia's Democratic-led Senate has passed a constitutional amendment that would authorize the state legislature to redraw congressional districts, potentially resulting in Democrats gaining up to four additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. If voters approve the amendment in a forthcoming special election, it would temporarily over…
Emergency call transcripts and incident reports reveal a scene of confusion and conflict following the shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. immigration officer in Minneapolis, sparking heightened political tensions and protests. The incident coincides with a large federal immigration enforcement operation in the city, which has led to scrutiny of local…
President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to Wanda Vazquez Garced, the former Governor of Puerto Rico, who faced federal bribery charges related to her 2020 gubernatorial campaign. The pardon also covers her co-defendants Julio Martin Herrera Velutini and Mark Rossini. The White House described the case as political prosecution. This development …
A U.S. District Court in California dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking comprehensive voter registration data, including sensitive personal details. The ruling emphasized privacy protections and the potential negative impact on voter participation, marking a setback for the Department's efforts to obtain such information amid on…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the newly formed Palestinian Technocratic Government tasked with managing Gaza during a transitional period. This announcement coincides with the initiation of a second phase of a ceasefire that came into effect in October but remains unstable. The technocratic government, composed of 15 members…
A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey highlights a notable division within the Republican ranks regarding the federal immigration enforcement approach spearheaded by President Donald Trump. While Trump’s overall approval remains high among Republicans, opinions differ substantially on whether immigration agents should prioritize arrests even at the risk of…
In a detailed interview from the Oval Office, President Trump addressed various contentious topics including public dissent over Greenland policy, the Federal Reserve investigation, economic conditions, Iran's political unrest, peace efforts in the Middle East and Ukraine, law enforcement incidents, and Republican prospects in upcoming midterm elec…
In a detailed Oval Office interview, President Donald Trump discussed his views on Federal Reserve independence, U.S. involvement in Ukraine, the political situation in Venezuela, the upcoming midterm elections, and implications for Cuba. He expressed opinions on Federal Reserve leadership, the complexities of peace negotiations in Ukraine, and evo…
President Donald Trump offered a tempered response to the fatal shooting of Minnesota resident Renee Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross. Describing the event as "sad to see on both sides," Trump refrained from outright judgment while reaffirming his commitment to increased ICE presence in U.S. cities to address …
