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Pentagon Hires Convicted January 6 Rioter to Counterterrorism Role
The 24-year-old Trump loyalist was hired for a Defense Department role on “irregular warfare and counterterrorism.”
Trump Compares UFC “Claw” to Eiffel Tower, Says It May Stay at White House Forever
“We're building something in front of the White House that's quite attractive to a lot of people,” Trump claimed.
Judge Orders Reopening of Trump’s IRS Lawsuit Over Fraud and Collusion
“You can’t manipulate the courts to broom clean an illegitimate settlement,” says retired federal Judge Nancy Gertner.
Mullin Says DHS Would Obey Courts If They Were Not “Politicized”
At Tuesday’s Senate hearing, Democratic senators questioned Mullin about the DHS budget and ICE’s continued abuses.
SCOTUS Allows Alabama to Use Voting Map Ruled Discriminatory by Lower Court
“When politicians are worried about staying in power, they come for Black voters first,” the plaintiffs said.
Democratic Colorado Governor Vetoes Historic Surveillance Pricing Bill
Last year, Jared Polis vetoed legislation that would have banned rent-setting algorithms that push up housing costs.
Jeffries Says Dems Aren’t Thinking About Trump Impeachment “At This Moment”
Multiple polls have demonstrated majority support from voters for impeaching President Donald Trump.
GOP Senate Majority Leader Says Trump Will Withdraw “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The decision could end congressional gridlock over a $70 billion funding package for ICE and Border Patrol.
Trump Appoints Loyalist With Zero Experience to Top Intelligence Role
Trump's choice for acting Director of National Intelligence is also the subject of an open federal watchdog inquiry.
Pentagon Announces Policy Designating Its Press Office as a “Classified Area”
“This is the most transparent War Department in history,” a Pentagon official said following the policy barring media.