Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says

The Justice Department has loosened the guidelines for the attorney general and other senior ​political appointees, allowing them to participate in political activities.

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Judge strikes down DOJ's policy of reviewing state voter rolls

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's plan to check state voter rolls against federal immigration databases and press states to remove voters it determines are registered illegally.

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Will social media platforms allow Fort Hood shooter's execution to be livestreamed?

The Pentagon's decision to livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan could put the spotlight on whether social media companies will allow videos on their platforms.

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DOJ won't enforce parts of 1934 gun law that were gutted by court ruling

The Justice Department said it will no longer enforce certain provisions of a law regulating firearms often used by mobsters, after a federal judge declared large parts of it unconstitutional.

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Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to release 300,000 tons of diesel immediately and millions more over the coming months.

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Durbin asks watchdog to probe new FBI hiring standards on bestiality, prostitution

Sen. Dick Durbin asked the DOJ's watchdog to investigate why the FBI lowered its hiring standards for candidates who may have engaged in bestiality, prostitution or employment theft.

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Trump picks "loyal" Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary

"I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary," President Trump said.

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Vance says he wouldn't watch livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution

Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on whether the Pentagon will go ahead with livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter and said he would not tune in if it happens.

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RFK Jr., Zeldin pressed by Democrats on possible roles in Trump pardons

Democratic lawmakers are pressing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to explain what role they may have played in pardons granted by President Trump.

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FBI arrests suspected member of ShinyHunters in connection with jobs site hack

The FBI this week arrested another individual suspected of being connected to ShinyHunters, the cybercriminal group that hacked the bureau's job website, FBI Director Kash Patel said.

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Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.

Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.

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U.S. sanctions ICC, vowing to dismantle it "brick by brick" without changes

The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, taking action against the court itself after previously penalizing more than a dozen of its judges and prosecutors.

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Trump creates committee to investigate Fed's Lisa Cook

President Trump established a committee to look into allegations that Fed Governor Lisa Cook made false statements on mortgage documents, the latest step in his renewed effort to fire her.

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Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks backlash

"Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do," said GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.

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Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says missile strikes by Iran's Houthi allies killed three people at Riyadh's airport as fighting escalates in the Middle East conflict's new epicenter.

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