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Top DOJ official, Trump border czar in Chicago overseeing immigration enforcement 'efforts'
A top Department of Justice (DOJ) official and President Trump’s “border czar” were in Chicago overseeing “immigration enforcement efforts,” according to officials. “The DEA, along with our ...The Hill - 5d -
Sen. Marshall 'absolutely' comfortable with Trump’s purge of inspectors general
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) said he’s “absolutely” comfortable with President Trump’s decision to oust more than two dozen inspectors general from various federal agencies. "Absolutely," Marshall ...The Hill - 5d -
Graham defends purge of inspectors general, but says Trump ‘should have’ told Congress first
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended President Trump’s decision to oust more than a dozen inspectors general in a late-night shake-up of the federal government. He conceded, however, that Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump fires independent watchdogs at multiple federal agencies
President Trump is facing mounting criticism after firing 18 inspectors general from federal agencies that were tasked with monitoring fraud, waste and abuse. This comes after the confirmation of ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump fires multiple federal inspectors general in overnight purge
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.CBS News - 5d -
Schumer blasts Trump over 'chilling purge' of IGs
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) condemned President Trump’s move to fire more than a dozen watchdogs at several federal agencies overnight, calling it a "chilling purge." “This is a ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The White House appeared to have violated a law that requires giving Congress 30 days’ notice and detailed reasons before removing the watchdog officials.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump administration gives green light to start firing federal workers in DEI roles
The Trump administration is stepping up its timeline for terminating federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles.NBC News - 6d -
Trump meets with California officials in Los Angeles fire zone
President Trump visited Southern California and met with officials whose communities were heavily impacted by the wildfires. Trump spoke to Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., and Los Angeles Mayor Karen ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Trump pulls security detail for former top health official Anthony Fauci
Fauci had served as leading infectious diseases official for seven presidents and had broken with Trump on Covid. Donald Trump on Friday said he had pulled federal security protection for the ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Border officials told to comply with Trump's asylum orders
A government memo obtained by CBS News calls for border officials to comply with the Trump administration's orders on deportations without asylum hearings. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Trump advisers have discussed ousting watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources
President Trump's top advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials
Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Federal employees told to name colleagues working in DEI roles
Emails sent to government workers at numerous agencies gave employees 10 days to report if a colleague's job relates to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump moves to fire or force out thousands of federal employees
Federal employees face an uncertain future as President Donald Trump works to remake the federal workforce. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on the executive order targeting diversity, equity and ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Europe ready to respond 'in a proportionate way' as Trump touts tariffs, top EU official says
Europe will respond to any tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a proportionate way, the European Union's commissioner for the economy told CNBC Wednesday.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Trump fired four top immigration court officials hours after taking office
The Trump administration fired four top officials at the DOJ’s Executive Office of Immigration Review, which oversees U.S. immigration courts, late Monday.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
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Trump’s second act creates several firsts
Plus, Davos delegates seek collaboration, Belarus runs a predictable election and darts player Luke Littler turns 18Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
Xi Tells Officials Scared of Being Purged: It's OK to Make Mistakes
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decree to the Communist Party: Enforcing strict discipline shouldn’t fuel a climate of fear that saps the can-do spirit that once helped power China’s economic rise.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19 -
Severance spending at top UK universities surges
FT analysis shows drop-off in overseas enrolments pushed redundancy payouts up by more than a fifth in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t the city better prepared?The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – live
House speaker removed intelligence committee chair Mike Turner, whose stances have run afoul with Trump. Here’s what Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, wrote on X about his decision to name th e ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Cease-Fire Deal With Israel Comes as Hamas Is Severely Weakened
Israel’s 15-month bombardment of Gaza has destroyed much of Hamas’s military wing. It has also degraded the Iran-backed proxy network that helps sustain the militant group.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Queen not officially told for years about Palace spy, MI5 papers reveal
Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
1/12/2025: The Fires; The FBI Director; The Gaza Policy
First, families and firefighters are in shock as California wildfires continue. Then, Christopher Wray: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, U.S. policy on Gaza sparks warnings, dissent.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
FBI head Wray on Trump investigations
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks to correspondent Scott Pelley about Trump investigations.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
FBI Director Christopher Wray on why he's resigning
FBI Director Christopher Wray reflects on his decision to leave the FBI, the Bureau's future and the threats facing America.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Live updates: Trump blasts ‘incompetent’ officials, FEMA admin says fires shouldn't be politicized
Federal response teams are combatting the Los Angeles fires blazing across hundreds of acres, which have forced thousands to evacuate from their homes. President Biden was in Los Angeles this week ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ as Trump's fight to block final report continues
Special counsel Jack Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to criminally investigate Donald Trump.CNBC - Jan. 12 -
Jack Smith, Who Led Prosecutions of Trump, Resigns
Mr. Smith, a special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, had signaled that he would step down before Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Fires continue into the weekend in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning
Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Top DOJ officials may have tried to sway 2020 election to Trump: Watchdog
Justice Department officials who served under President-elect Trump's first administration may have influenced the 2020 presidential election through intentional media leaks targeted at Democratic ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump allies' lawyer under consideration for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
John Irving, a former federal prosecutor who now represents several Trump-world figures, is under consideration to be named the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump, White House react to Justin Trudeau's resignation
The development comes a month after Canada's deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned suddenly from Trudeau's cabinet.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Has Trump caused the Canadian prime minister to resign?
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on MondayBBC News - Jan. 6 -
Several commodities face headwinds in 2025 — but this metal's record rally is set to continue
Crude oil prices last year were dragged down by weak Chinese demand and a supply glut — market watchers expect prices to remain pressured in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power
Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 3
