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Seven Chilean Men Indicted in String of High-Profile ‘Crime Tourism’ Burglaries
Federal prosecutors in Florida have charged seven Chilean men in connection with a series of high-end burglaries that targeted the homes of professional athletes across the country between October and December.
Kash Patel Moves Closer to FBI Leadership as Senate Advances Nomination
Kash Patel, a polarizing pick to lead the FBI, cleared another procedural hurdle Tuesday as the Senate voted 48-45 to advance his nomination, setting up a final confirmation vote in the coming days.
Judge Signals Skepticism Over DOJ’s Request to Drop Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge in Manhattan appears unlikely to rubber-stamp the Justice Department’s request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams just weeks before his trial.
Trump Administration Moves to Purge Senior DHS Officials in Sweeping Overhaul
The Trump administration is preparing to oust hundreds of senior Department of Homeland Security officials this week, part of an effort to reshape the agency by removing those seen as obstacles to its agenda, according to three sources familiar with the plan.
Alleged Cult Leader Arrested in Maryland, Linked to Border Patrol Agent’s Killing
The alleged leader of a cult-like group with ties to the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent has been arrested in Maryland, state police said Monday.
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.