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FBI Told to Focus on Immigration Over White-Collar Crime
The FBI is directing agents to devote more of their time to immigration enforcement while scaling back white-collar crime investigations, according to four people familiar with the matter.
Trump Appointee Rejected by Library of Congress Staff After Shake-Up
President Trump’s surprise decision to fire Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and replace her with his former defense lawyer sparked swift resistance Monday from library staff, escalating tensions between the White House and Congress.
DHS Investigates Democratic Lawmakers After Clash at ICE Facility in New Jersey
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating three Democratic lawmakers from New Jersey after a confrontation with ICE officers outside a Newark detention facility earlier this month, a DHS spokesperson confirmed.
Trump Administration Moves to Strip Union Rights from 47,000 TSA Workers
The Trump administration is rescinding union rights for roughly 47,000 Transportation Security Administration employees, a move the agency claims will improve workforce efficiency and national security.
Trump Replaces One Bad Pick for D.C. U.S. Attorney With Another Bad One
OPINION By Allan Lengel When President Donald Trump picked Ed Martin as the interim U.S. Attorney in D.C. in January, he knew he was getting someone with unbridled loyalty who would carry out his vindictive agenda without challenge. Martin didn’t disappoint. Martin fired or demoted assistant U.S. Attorneys who were part of investigations into Trump…
Justice Department Investigates Letitia James over Mortgage Documents
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over real estate documents tied to a Virginia home purchase, marking the first known criminal probe into a law enforcement official who has taken legal action against former President Donald Trump.
FBI Director Scales Back Daily Briefings, Drawing Internal Concern
FBI Director Kash Patel has cut back the agency’s longstanding tradition of daily intelligence briefings and weekly video calls with field office leaders, prompting concern from current and former officials.