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Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to expand fast-track deportations
The judge ruled that migrants being targeted had long since entered the country and must be afforded due process.
Pam Bondi fires DOJ staffer for alleged obscene gesture toward National Guard members
The Justice Department on Friday confirmed the termination of a paralegal accused of flipping off National Guard troops on her way to work.
Epstein's estate set to provide 'birthday book' to Congress, House Democrat says
Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House committee investigating Epstein's case, also said “many of the victims” will meet with lawmakers next week on Capitol Hill.
Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, war hero convicted in bribery scandal as congressman, dies at 83
He served eight terms in Congress before pleading guilty in 2005 to receiving illegal gifts from defense contractors in exchange for government contracts and other favors.
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Appeals court says Trump overstepped with tariffs; Republican governor of Missouri calls special session to rework congressional maps
A judge held a hearing this morning on Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. No ruling was issued.
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won't seek re-election in Iowa in 2026
The two-term Republican had faced criticism from the right for wavering over Trump’s pick of Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon.
Social Security whistleblower resigns, alleging retaliation
Charles Borges said he was stepping down as chief data officer for the Social Security Administration because of the agency's "actions against me." 
Missouri governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps to boost GOP
Gov. Mike Kehoe's directive makes Missouri the second Republican-led state after Texas to push redistricting before the 2026 midterms.
Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley won't run for re-election
Liberals are eyeing the open-seat race next spring as an opportunity to expand their 4-3 majority on the battleground state's high court.
Lisa Cook begins court fight to keep her job at the Fed
A hearing will determine whether governor Lisa Cook is removed, and the outcome could dramatically alter the Fed's independence.
White House plans to use 'pocket rescissions' to slash billions in foreign aid
Democrats, and some Republicans, have been vocally opposed to the seldom-used budgetary tactic, and its legality is dubious at best.
