Nov 26 New prosecutor won't pursue charges against Trump, Giuliani and others in Georgia election interference case By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Legal action against Trump was unlikely to proceed while he is president but 14 other defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, still faced charges. Continue reading
Nov 26 DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press DACA was created to shield recipients, commonly referred to as “Dreamers,” from immigration arrests and deportation. It also allows them to legally work in the U.S. Recipients reapply every two years. Previously if their status was in jeopardy, they would… Continue reading
Nov 26 Steve Witkoff coached a Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace plan, report reveals By Associated Press Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a transcript of the Oct. 14 call published by the news service, advised Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov that Putin should call Trump to congratulate him for the Gaza peace deal, say Russia… Continue reading
Nov 26 3 things to watch as Congress rounds out the year By Lisa Desjardins The next few weeks will be politically intense and precarious. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 4:08 DOGE disassembled 'but the principles remain alive,' Trump administration says By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz The so-called Department of Government Efficiency operation that Elon Musk and President Trump used to target federal agencies has itself been dismantled. Reuters reported this week that the government’s top personnel official says DOGE no longer exists. That’s months ahead… Continue watching
Nov 25 Swalwell's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for governor of California, served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial. His lawsuit claims Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has played “an integral role in supporting President… Continue reading
Nov 25 FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who appeared in video urging troops to defy illegal orders By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews. Continue reading
Nov 25 West Virginia Sen. Justice agrees to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue taxes By John Raby, Associated Press The Internal Revenue Service last month filed liens totaling more than $8 million against Justice and his wife on unpaid personal taxes. Continue reading
Nov 25 Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says By Rebecca Santana, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The memo claims that the Biden administration prioritized "expediency" and "quantity" over thorough vetting. Continue reading
Nov 25 WATCH: Trump pardons turkeys Gobble and Waddle for Thanksgiving By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual. Continue reading