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Trump Administration Fires 20 Immigration Judges
By Allan Lengel The Trump administration has fired 20 immigration judges across the nation as part of the Trump administration’s aggressive campaign to shrink the government, Bloomberg News reports. The cuts come as the administration faces a backlog of immigration cases. The judges decide whether noncitizens should be deported and in some cases if asylum…
Border Patrol Halts Body Camera Use Over Security Concerns
U.S. Border Patrol agents have been ordered to stop using body cameras during field operations, citing security risks linked to social media posts.
Trump Administration Ousts More Than 400 DHS Employees in Workforce Purge
The Trump administration on Friday moved to fire more than 400 Department of Homeland Security employees, part of a broader effort to slash the federal workforce.
Senior Justice Officials Resign Over Order to Drop Case Against NYC Mayor
Six senior Justice Department officials, including Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, resigned Thursday rather than follow an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, according to internal Justice Department letters and people familiar with the matter
Senate Panel Advances Kash Patel for FBI Director Despite Democratic Warnings
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for FBI director, despite warnings from Democrats that he would prioritize the president’s interests and target perceived political enemies.
Top DOJ Official Who Led Jan. 6 Cases Now Targets FBI Agents Who Investigated Capitol Rioters
A high-ranking Justice Department official who once helped lead the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is now spearheading an effort to identify and scrutinize the very prosecutors and FBI agents who worked on those cases.
CBP Officer Charged with Human Smuggling, Drug Trafficking in El Paso
A CBP officer has been charged with human smuggling and drug trafficking, federal court records show.
Trump Nominates Virginia Official to Lead DEA
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Terry Cole to lead the DEA, elevating a longtime agency veteran with more than two decades of experience at the DEA and a current role as Virginia’s top public safety official.
Top Democrat Demands Investigation Into Trump FBI Nominee Kash Patel
Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is calling for an investigation into President Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, accusing him of secretly orchestrating a purge of career officials at the bureau before his confirmation.
FBI Uncovers 2,400 Hidden JFK Assassination Records After Decades of Secrecy
The FBI recently discovered thousands of records related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination that were never submitted to the government board responsible for reviewing and releasing them.
Trump Admin Seeks to Purge FBI Probationary Employees, Escalating Tensions Within the Bureau
The Trump administration has asked the FBI for a list of all probationary employees and explanations for why each one should remain on the job, raising fresh concerns within an agency already unsettled by the first three weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency.
Justice Department Orders Manhattan Prosecutors to Drop Corruption Charges Against N.Y. Mayor Eric Adams
The dismissal will obviously make it easier for Adams to run for re-election. It will also give strength to his denials that he’s done nothing wrong.
Trump Pardon Sparks Legal Battle Over Jan. 6 Defendant’s Plot to Attack FBI
A Tennessee man convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is arguing that former President Trump’s broad pardon of Jan. 6 defendants should also cover his later plot to attack FBI agents
Secret Service Launches Super Bowl Ad to Boost Recruitment, Highlighting 160 Years of Protection
The Secret Service aired a dramatic recruitment ad during the Super Bowl on Sunday, highlighting its 160-year history and appeal for new agents.
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