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Washington DC

Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom

Washington DC

Trump Gets Brutal News Flash: The White House Ain't Mar-A-Lago - Above the Law

US politics

Trump's Purge May Be Just Beginning

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Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.

fromIrish Independent

Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her handling of Epstein-related investigations and lack of prosecution of critics.

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Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom

The Trump administration seeks to resume White House ballroom construction, citing national security concerns and criticizing a court ruling that paused the project.

Trump Gets Brutal News Flash: The White House Ain't Mar-A-Lago - Above the Law

Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's East Wing demolition for a ballroom, emphasizing presidential limitations on national landmarks.

Trump's Purge May Be Just Beginning

Cabinet officials are concerned about potential firings following recent dismissals in the Trump administration.

Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as US attorney general, frustrated with her performance despite her loyalty and reshaping of the justice department.

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.

fromIrish Independent

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Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her handling of Epstein-related investigations and lack of prosecution of critics.

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.

Law

fromAxios

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

The U.S. District Court denied the government's motion to reconsider the dismissal of grand jury subpoenas against Powell.

Higher education

As Lawsuits Against Trump Pile Up, Strategies Shift

Federal courts are crucial for higher education advocates countering the Trump administration's policies, with evolving strategies and mixed legal outcomes.

Podcast

Former Trump White House Lawyer: He's 'Insane.' Current Cabinet: [Crickets] - Above the Law

Ty Cobb publicly criticizes Donald Trump, calling him insane and highlighting his erratic behavior on social media.

#supreme-court

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Right-wing politics

US Supreme Court leans toward delivering another blow to Trump's immigration policy

If Trump Was Trying To Intimidate the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship, It Backfired Miserably

Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship faces strong skepticism from the Supreme Court justices.

Oh It Was Bad!' CNN Legal Expert Twists Knife on Trump After SCOTUS Blowout'

The Supreme Court's questioning indicated strong skepticism towards Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.

Trump becomes first sitting president to attend supreme court as justices hear arguments on birthright citizenship - live

The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, with significant public demonstrations and Trump's unprecedented attendance.

Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship

Trump plans to attend a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, marking the first time a sitting president has done so.

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Right-wing politics

US Supreme Court leans toward delivering another blow to Trump's immigration policy

If Trump Was Trying To Intimidate the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship, It Backfired Miserably

Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship faces strong skepticism from the Supreme Court justices.

Oh It Was Bad!' CNN Legal Expert Twists Knife on Trump After SCOTUS Blowout'

The Supreme Court's questioning indicated strong skepticism towards Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.

Trump becomes first sitting president to attend supreme court as justices hear arguments on birthright citizenship - live

The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, with significant public demonstrations and Trump's unprecedented attendance.

Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship

Trump plans to attend a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, marking the first time a sitting president has done so.

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fromBoston.com

Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general

President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, removing the nation's top law enforcement officer as his frustration with her job performance deepened.

US news

Donald Trump's lawbreaking is going to get so many people killed. He should be impeached. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump exhibits contempt for the law, halting vital funding programs like PEPFAR and freezing domestic federal grants and loans.

2 weeks ago

Vile' Trump condemned for gloating over Robert Mueller death

Donald Trump received widespread condemnation for his callous remarks following the death of Robert Mueller.

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.

Press Corps Has Asked Trump 86 Questions This Week But Zero About His Stunning Glad He's Dead' Attack On Mueller

President Trump faced no questions from the press about his attack on Robert Mueller after his death.

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fromLGBTQ Nation

1 year ago

Donald Trump's lawbreaking is going to get so many people killed. He should be impeached. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump exhibits contempt for the law, halting vital funding programs like PEPFAR and freezing domestic federal grants and loans.

2 weeks ago

Vile' Trump condemned for gloating over Robert Mueller death

Donald Trump received widespread condemnation for his callous remarks following the death of Robert Mueller.

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.

Press Corps Has Asked Trump 86 Questions This Week But Zero About His Stunning Glad He's Dead' Attack On Mueller

President Trump faced no questions from the press about his attack on Robert Mueller after his death.

World news

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Calls Out New Trump Threat as Potential War Crime'

5 days ago

US Elections

Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question

World news

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Calls Out New Trump Threat as Potential War Crime'

Trump's threats against Iran's infrastructure could constitute a war crime if acted upon.

5 days ago

Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question

Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges President Trump's claims about negotiations with Iran, asserting they are misleading and not indicative of real progress.

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's directive to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment rights.

7 hours ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Hits Trump With Video Receipts After Planes Shot Down

U.S. aircraft were shot down by Iranian missiles, contradicting claims of Iran's obliterated defenses.

Katie Couric Claims Trump Trying to 'F*ck With' Midterms

Katie Couric expresses concerns about Trump's actions affecting election integrity ahead of the midterms.

The Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Say You Owe Them Money. Trump's DOJ Might Agree.

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jan. 6 insurrection participants claiming $18 million from the federal government for alleged injuries sustained during the riot.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Do Your Homework!' Democrat Rips Trump Official for Refusing to Say Whether Putin Is a War Criminal' in Fiery Hearing

Rep. Bill Keating criticized Under Secretary Thomas DiNanno for inadequate support for Ukraine and evasion on whether Putin is a war criminal.

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.

US news

Law

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.

fromThe Nation

The All Too Predictable Reason Trump Fired Pam Bondi

Trump's presidency exemplifies a decline in executive accountability, highlighted by the ousting of Attorney General Pam Bondi for insufficient loyalty.

#trump

US Elections

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

US news

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

21 hours ago

US politics

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

fromNewsOne

Trump's Election Order Is A Sign Of Open Rebellion Against The Country

Trump's executive order on elections undermines free elections and seeks to control voter eligibility and data.

fromRaw Story

Trump melts down at judge who blocked his pet project

Trump criticized a federal judge's ruling that halted construction of his ballroom, claiming it was privately funded and necessary for national security.

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.

US news

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

21 hours ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

fromNewsOne

Trump's Election Order Is A Sign Of Open Rebellion Against The Country

Trump's executive order on elections undermines free elections and seeks to control voter eligibility and data.

fromRaw Story

Trump melts down at judge who blocked his pet project

Trump criticized a federal judge's ruling that halted construction of his ballroom, claiming it was privately funded and necessary for national security.

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.

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Right-wing politics

Trump Goes Off on Key Constitutional Tenet: One of the Many Great Scams of Our Time!'

US Elections

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

US politics

"It's a New World. It's the Same Constitution."

Trump Goes Off on Key Constitutional Tenet: One of the Many Great Scams of Our Time!'

Trump claims birthright citizenship is exploited by wealthy foreigners and contradicts the 14th Amendment's original intent.

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.

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"It's a New World. It's the Same Constitution."

The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship, while Trump attempts to reassure Americans about the economy and foreign policy.

#justice-department

fromThe New Yorker

Law

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

fromTruthout

1 month ago

US politics

Bondi's Paperwork at Epstein Hearing Suggests Trump's DOJ Is Spying on Congress

fromThe New Yorker

Law

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

fromTruthout

1 month ago

US politics

Bondi's Paperwork at Epstein Hearing Suggests Trump's DOJ Is Spying on Congress

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Left-wing politics

2 weeks ago

They've Been Measuring the Health of Democracies for Years. Guess What Their New Report Says About America.

The Trump administration's dismantling of democratic institutions has caused the United States' democracy rating to fall to 1965 levels, representing unprecedented autocratization in modern times.

The Mueller Report Was Never a Hoax. It Was a Warning.

Robert Mueller's legacy is complex, overshadowed by simplified narratives of 'no collusion' and 'not exonerated' that distort the investigation's findings.

fromBoston.com

fromThe American Conservative

US news

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Right-wing politics

Robert Mueller, Russiagate Investigator, Dead at 81

fromThe Nation

Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero

Robert Mueller was a respected FBI director and special prosecutor, emblematic of polarized politics, who died at age 81.

Robert Mueller: ex-FBI head, Trump investigator dies at 81

Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, has died at 81, prompting varied reactions from political figures, including Donald Trump and Barack Obama.

Rachel Maddow Mourns Failure' of Robert Mueller's Trump Investigation He Was Wildly Outmaneuvered' By Bill Barr

Rachel Maddow criticized Robert Mueller's investigation for being outmaneuvered by Attorney General William Barr, undermining its impact and findings.

The Mueller Report Was Never a Hoax. It Was a Warning.

Robert Mueller's legacy is complex, overshadowed by simplified narratives of 'no collusion' and 'not exonerated' that distort the investigation's findings.

fromBoston.com

fromThe American Conservative

US news

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Right-wing politics

Robert Mueller, Russiagate Investigator, Dead at 81

fromThe Nation

Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero

Robert Mueller was a respected FBI director and special prosecutor, emblematic of polarized politics, who died at age 81.

Robert Mueller: ex-FBI head, Trump investigator dies at 81

Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, has died at 81, prompting varied reactions from political figures, including Donald Trump and Barack Obama.

Rachel Maddow Mourns Failure' of Robert Mueller's Trump Investigation He Was Wildly Outmaneuvered' By Bill Barr

Rachel Maddow criticized Robert Mueller's investigation for being outmaneuvered by Attorney General William Barr, undermining its impact and findings.

US politics

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

US politics

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

US politics

Pam Bondi's firing won't have the effect Trump desires | Moira Donegan

US politics

Donald Trump's Vendetta Factory': Top Dem Torches Pam Bondi for Using DOJ to Settle Scores

US politics

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

fromThe Verge

US politics

Trump fires attorney general Pam Bondi.

23 hours ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.

Pam Bondi's firing won't have the effect Trump desires | Moira Donegan

Pam Bondi was fired as Trump's attorney general due to dissatisfaction with her performance and ongoing issues related to the Epstein scandal.

Donald Trump's Vendetta Factory': Top Dem Torches Pam Bondi for Using DOJ to Settle Scores

Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General, calling it a disaster and expressing concerns about the implications of her actions.

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.

fromThe Verge

Trump fires attorney general Pam Bondi.

Pam Bondi has been fired and will transition to a private sector job.

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.

fromAdvocate.com

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.

Backlash after Trump says he is 'glad' special prosecutor who pursued Russia links is dead

Robert Mueller identified contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia but did not allege a criminal conspiracy.

Rachel Maddow Parses The Facts of The Mueller Report: It Should Have Been a Presidency-Stopping' Event

Maddow stated, 'They found definite, absolutely conclusive evidence that Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump become president, that the Trump campaign was aware of it and expected to benefit from it, and that they took steps to obstruct the investigation into it.'

US Elections

fromAxios

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.

fromIntelligencer

Trump Fired Bondi For Doing Bad Things Poorly

Being a chief law enforcement officer under a president with imperial views is challenging and can lead to job loss despite loyalty.

Marco Rubio's Past Comes Back Amid Trump Threats Over NATO

A 2023 bill co-sponsored by then-Senator Rubio and Sen. Tim Kaine made it unlawful for the commander in chief to leave NATO without Congressional approval. Rubio stated, 'No U.S. President should be able to withdraw from NATO without Senate approval.'

US politics

5 days ago

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.

2 months ago

Republican Senator Defends Target of Trump DOJ Investigation: I Will Be Shocked if He Has Done Anything Wrong'

The New York Times reported on Sunday that the probe relates to renovations to the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, D.C., and whether Powell lied to Congress about them. Powell responded by releasing a video saying the renovations and his testimony to Congress are pretexts to hide the real reason, which is that the chairman has resisted President Donald Trump's pleas to dramatically slash interest rates to try to boost economic activity.

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