Federal Agencies
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FBI, Candace Owens clash after she FOIA requested Kash Patel’s travel schedule
The request is part of Owens' ongoing investigation into former Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk's death.
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Farm to fork: Trump FDA moves to improve food security, bolster supply chain through 'traceability'
Domestic agricultural strength ensures self-sufficiency, supports military readiness (by feeding troops and populations in crises), and projects power through exports and aid.
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Trump administration moves oversight of special ed and civil rights out of Education Department
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that the changes will align federal responsibilities with agencies that are best positioned to support them.
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DHS and FBI issue joint warning regarding possible copycats of New Orleans terror attack
The joint PSA did not list a specific threat, but the agencies asked the public to report any suspicious activity to local and federal law enforcement.
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Trump-appointed FEC commissioner to resign on Inauguration Day
“I am proud of my work on the Commission and the agency’s significant accomplishments during my tenure,” Cooksey wrote. “In particular, I am pleased to have played a role in the Commission’s work repealing unnecessary regulations, lessening burdens on freedom of speech, and reforming agency procedures to respect due process."
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Trump nominates top aides to serve in SBA, EPA, Energy and VA just days before inauguration
In addition to Saturday’s early announcements, Trump named and discussed several others who he is planning to have in his administration in various agencies.
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Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from the Department of Justice
Smith resigned on Friday, according to a court filing that was submitted Saturday.
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Wray urges FBI to avoid 'partisanship and politics' to maintain 'objectivity' in farewell address
Wray is expected to resign his post on Jan. 20, the same day that President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office. Trump has nominated Kash Patel to be the next FBI director.
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Justice Department review finds Tulsa Race Massacre was a coordinated and 'systemic' attack
The findings mark the first time the Justice Department has spoken publicly about the events of the massacre, where thousands of white Tulsans stormed the affluent black neighborhood of Greenwood, referred to as "Black Wall Street."
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LA County official tells residents to reapply for FEMA aid after immediate rejection 'glitch'
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said she has been in contact with Washington D.C. about the debacle, which she previously referred to as "mind-boggling," and said it appears to be an issue with residents who claim they have insurance.
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Biden administration extends deportation protections for thousands of migrants
The extension now means that migrants from Ukraine, Sudan, and Venezuela, who are already in the United States under TPS, can remain in the U.S. until October of 2026, instead of this spring.
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FDA lags on food safety inspections due to COVID-19 backlog, government watchdog warns
With billions of dollars in government funding each year, the FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety of most food and drug products.
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Proposed FDA rule on cigarettes could benefit drug cartels, expert warns: Report
The Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Certain Tobacco Products is still considered a proposed rule that has not been formally finalized.