Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob’s attack on Jan. 6, 2021, also sued this week.
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Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling the prosecution was vindictive.
Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump’s bid for greater control over the independent bank
President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair. Trump said Friday that he’d like Kevin Warsh’s help in stimulating the economy.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer.
In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty
California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country. But in a U.S. House district southeast of Los Angeles, the campaign is being shaped by a different dynamic: Two sitting GOP lawmakers are duking it out over who is most loyal to Trump.
An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies
A bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations to reassure U.S allies led by Senator Lisa Murkowski.
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
The Associated Press has learned that officials at the Food and Drug Administration were blindsided by a recent policy change allowing more electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches to hit the U.S. market.
Blanche thrust into Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump
In pushing to prove his loyalty to President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agitated the same Republican lawmakers whose votes he may need to secure the permanent job.
Paxton makes his final pitch in Texas US Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump’s endorsement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is touting President Trump’s endorsement ahead of his Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn.
Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands
Pushed to a breaking point by Trump’s demand for a $1.776 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and others, senators refused and left for break.