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Hegseth: Fired military lawyers were potential 'roadblocks' to Trump orders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the three fired judge advocates general (JAGs) were potential “roadblocks” to President Trump’s orders. "It's not about roadblocks to an agenda,” ...The Hill - 9h -
Hegseth Fires Military’s Top JAG Lawyers in Pursuit of ‘Warrior Ethos’
The defense secretary has repeatedly derided the military lawyers for war crime prosecutions and battlefield rules of engagement.The New York Times - 2d -
Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court
Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.BBC News - 4d -
Trump endorses Donalds in potential bid for Florida governor
President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Sunshine State governor in the case that the House Republican makes a bid for the role. "Byron Donalds would be a truly ...The Hill - 4d -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case
An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.NBC News - 3d -
Asylum-seeker believed to be deported hours before judge blocked removal: Lawyers
A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of eight asylum-seekers, but it was too late for one woman who lawyers say has already been deported.ABC News - 3d -
Who Is Paul Clement, the Lawyer Appointed to Help Judge in Adams Case?
A former solicitor general, Mr. Clement has argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court. Now he will present independent arguments as a judge decides whether to drop the charges against the mayor.The New York Times - 3d -
Judge in Eric Adams Case Names Lawyer to Argue Against Dropping of Charges
Judge Dale E. Ho said that with Eric Adams’s lawyer and federal prosecutors agreeing to end the case, he needed to hear independent arguments.The New York Times - 3d -
Why the resignation of 7 DOJ lawyers in the Eric Adams case matters
The Trump administration may well prevail in court. But what about the court of public opinion?The Hill - 1d -
Diddy's lawyers challenge search warrants, aim to suppress evidence in new filing
The motion seeks to suppress all evidence obtained through these federal searches or grant a hearing to examine the government's conduct in obtaining the warrants.ABC News - 1d -
'This is insane': Democratic senator rips DOJ official calling prosecutors 'Trump's lawyers'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) strongly criticized the interim attorney for D.C., Ed Martin, for describing prosecutors as "President Trump's lawyers," calling his statement "insane." In a social ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants
Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 3d -
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Trump shakes up top military leadership
Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...CBS News - 2d -
US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over UkraineFinancial Times - 1d -
Hegseth fires several top military attorneys
Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...CBS News - 6h -
California family leaves the US, scared of potential ICE raid
A California family, fearful of immigration raids, has decided to pick up their lives and leave the United States.ABC News - 4d -
Ukraine working on new potential deal with US over mineral resources: Sources
A U.S. official with knowledge of the negotiations said a new version of the deal between the two countries has been put on the table.ABC News - 3d -
Donalds coy on potential Florida governor bid while thanking Trump for endorsement
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) was coy while discussing his potential Florida gubernatorial bid during a Friday interview while also expressing gratitude for landing an early endorsement from ...The Hill - 3d -
Postal Service braces for potential takeover by Trump's Commerce Department
President Donald Trump said Friday that his new commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, “will be looking” at the U.S. Postal Service.NBC News - 2d -
Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban
As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.CNBC - 1d -
DOGE cuts pose potential liability for GOP in Virginia elections
Cuts to the federal workforce under President Trump are threatening to roil Virginia’s off-year elections this November as Democrats seek to make them a political liability in the battle for ...The Hill - 1d -
A Potential Blockbuster Trade Looms Over the N.F.L. Draft Combine
As scouting gets underway for future stars in Indianapolis, some front offices have more crucial problems to solve this week.The New York Times - 1d -
DeSantis Talks Up Wife as Potential Successor, Clashing With Trump
Far from tamping down chatter that Casey DeSantis could run for governor of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis praised her popularity and “intestinal fortitude.”The New York Times - 10h -
Texas officials investigate potential measles exposure at two state universities
Two Texas universities have issued warnings about potential exposure to measles after someone who toured both campuses about 10 days ago tested positive. The state's health department says there ...CBS News - 5h -
Judge taps impartial lawyer to argue whether Eric Adams case should be dropped
A federal judge on Friday decided not to dismiss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams for now. Instead, he appointed an outside attorney to argue whether the Justice ...CBS News - 3d -
Delta crash passengers should take the $30,000 payment, their lawyers say. Here’s why.
But lawyers representing passengers from the Delta flight that flipped upside down in Toronto say the $30,000 is just a ‘start’ — and they could be in line for a lot moreMarketWatch - 5h -
Israeli Military Prosecutor Charges Five Soldiers in Abuse of Palestinian Detainee
Lawyers representing one of the soldiers said they have presented arguments that deny the charges against the reservists.The New York Times - 5d -
Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges
The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groupsABC News - 5d -
Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown missionABC News - 5d -
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in powerABC News - 4d -
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".BBC News - 3d -
Body returned from Gaza is not Shiri Bibas, Israeli military says
Hamas said the hostage's remains seem to have been mixed up with other bodies and it is investigating.BBC News - 3d -
Trump Plans to Use Military Sites Across the Country to Detain Undocumented Immigrants
The move would be a drastic escalation by the White House to militarize immigration enforcement.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump fires top US military officer in Pentagon shake-up
President removes CQ Brown and other senior leaders who he blames for pushing diversity, equity and inclusion policiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump fires nation’s top-ranking military officer in latest job cuts
President Donald Trump fired the nation’s top-ranking military officer, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. It’s the first of many more job cuts expected with thousands of ...NBC News - 2d -
Senate Democrat after Brown ouster: Trump's 'quest for power' endangers military
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) offered President Trump a fiery rebuke late Friday, admonishing the president for the administration's moves to overhaul the Defense Department, which he says are rankling ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump fires top-ranking military officer in an unprecedented move
President Trump fired Four Star Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown, the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. Trump said he will nominate Three Star Air Force Let. Gen. Dan Caine as the replacement. ...CBS News - 2d -
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Democratic Sen. Reed says Trump is trying to politicize the military
Sen. Jack Reed, ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee, said Trump’s purge of senior Pentagon leaders is a threat to the nonpartisan nature of the military.ABC News - 1d
