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Maryland Democrat moves to prevent state police from hiring ICE agents hired under Trump
"We don’t want you to work at any point in time as police officers," Maryland Del. Adrian Boafo said
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House Judiciary Committee sets date for Jack Smith testimony
The testimony will take place on Thursday, January 22, at 10 a.m. Eastern.
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Mississippi arson suspect in custody after admitting to targeting synagogue in anti-Semitic attack
19-year-old Stephen Pittman allegedly told his father about the crime, which took place on Saturday and he has been charged with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive.
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Federal Judge blocks expanded fast-track deportations by Trump administration
This is another controversial ruling following the Supreme Court's June 2025 ruling in Trump v. CASA, Inc., which held that such broad injunctions by district courts exceed the authority granted to federal courts by Congress.
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Chief Data Officer of Social Security resigns, citing 'culture of panic and dread'
The outlet notes that some of the young DOGE officials hired by Elon Musk were granted viewing privileges for the purpose of combating “waste, fraud and abuse” as seen by the Trump administration.
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US will deny visas for Palestinian leadership in advance of annual UN General Assembly in New York
Since there is a treaty that governs the U.N. headquarters in New York, the State Department will continue issuing visas for Palestinian diplomats who staff the Palestinian Authority mission before the United Nations meeting in September.
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FBI agent who blew whistle to protect women finally gets justice after nine-year battle
This story out of New Orleans comes just days after FBI Director Kash Patel announced that his agency had concluded agreements with 10 whistleblowers to restore their positions and security clearances, as well as to provide back pay.
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Border czar Tom Homan says ICE operations will ramp up for Seattle, Portland after Labor Day
Homan said some other states are complying and working with ICE: “We don't have that problem in Texas and Florida, where all the sheriffs are working with us."
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National debt to rise to 120% of GDP by 2035, budget watchdog warns
"To hold debt at 100% of GDP, approximately $4 trillion is needed over five years, or $9 trillion over the decade," analysis says.
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Pentagon to build new task force to counter drone threats
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Department of Defense wants to address the growing threat and to improve its systems to protect people and equipment at home and overseas.
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Exclusive: U.S. generals ran cover for Taliban, despite violent attacks during bungled withdrawal
Generals Milley, McKenzie, and other Pentagon officials claimed the Taliban wasn't attacking the U.S. during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, then contended that the Taliban was businesslike and helpful during the chaotic and deadly evacuation that ensued. Neither narrative was true.
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DHS asks naval base near Chicago for immigration operations support
DHS asked Naval Station Great Lakes for “limited support in the form of facilities, infrastructure, and other logistical needs to support DHS operations,” according to base spokesperson Matt Mogle
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Trump may be reassembling the way college athletes do -- or don't -- get paid
What's in a name? A lot of money is at stake, especially in collegiate athletics. Trump's executive order may change that, or at least, bring some integrity to the process.