Democrats demand info on DOJ shakeup, firings

Grassley, Durbin demand answers on inspectors general firings

Politico - 1d

Democrats demand Patel information in special counsel's classified documents report

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding to see the volume of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report dealing with the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation, asserting ...

The Hill - 13h

Trump fires Democratic commissioners at civil rights enforcement agency

President Trump fired two of the three Democratic commissioners who enforce civil rights in the workplace Monday, extending his purge of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the federal ...

The Hill - 16h

House Democrats launch review of firing of Jack Smith's team

Top House Democrats say that the way in which Jack Smith's staffers were fired "very likely violated longstanding federal laws."

CBS News - 1d

Bipartisan senators demand Trump explanation for IG firings

The leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a rare bipartisan letter to President Trump demanding an explanation for his firing of 17 inspectors general (IG) in one night. The rebuke said ...

The Hill - 1d

Democrats demand answers on Trump DOJ firings, reassignments

House Democratic leaders are asking Justice Department officials to explain an “onslaught” of firings and reassignments of prosecutors during President Trump’s first week in office. The letter from ...

The Hill - 1d

DOJ fires officials involved in Trump prosecutions by special counsel Jack Smith

President Donald Trump had been charged with crimes by special counsel Jack Smith in cases related to the 2020 election and classified documents.

CNBC - 1d

Trump sends message with DOJ firings and DeepSeek turns heads: Morning Rundown

Several Justice Department lawyers involved in Trump investigations are fired.

NBC News - 1d

Trump's DOJ firings are designed to deter future investigations, former officials say

The firing of career Justice Department lawyers involved in prosecuting Donald Trump was designed to intimidate DOJ workers and deter investigations of Trump's second term, former officials say.

NBC News - 1d

Trump fires all 3 Democrats on privacy oversight board

President Trump on Monday fired all three Democrats on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), bringing much of its work to a standstill. The move guts a board designed to ensure ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump Paralyzes Independent Rights Watchdog, Firing Members Selected by Democrats

The move removed three of the four sitting members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, leaving it unable to act as the Trump administration begins reshaping intelligence agencies.

The New York Times - 2d

DOJ fires members of special counsel Jack Smith's team who prosecuted Trump

They couldn't be trusted to implement the president's agenda, officials said.

ABC News - 2d

DOJ fires prosecutors who worked on Trump criminal cases

Justice Department (DOJ) officials fired several prosecutors who worked on President Trump's criminal cases, saying they could not “trust” them. The move impacted at least a dozen prosecutors who ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump administration fires DOJ officials who worked on criminal investigations of the president

The Trump administration has fired Justice Department employees who were involved in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation that led to now-dismissed indictments against President Donald Trump ...

NBC News - 2d

House Democrats condemn Trump's inspectors general firings in letter

A coalition of Democratic lawmakers expressed their concerns with President Trump’s Friday decision to fire independent inspectors general. “We write to express our grave concern about your recent ...

The Hill - 4d

Newark officials demand answers after ICE raid

Officials in Newark, along with immigrant rights activists, are criticizing a warrantless ICE raid targeting a New Jersey seafood business. Several people were detained during the operation.

NBC News - 5d

12:30 Report — Trump floats FEMA shakeup in visit to coastal states

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday. Today’s the day! The new pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo made their big debut this morning! Can’t wait to meet you, Bao Li and Qing Bao. 🐼🐼 Here’s ...

The Hill - 5d

Six years after Emiliano Sala’s death, Cardiff chairman calls for shakeup in transfer rules

Mehmet Dalman says hopes that the player’s death in a plane crash would act as a catalyst to improve regulations have fallen short. On the sixth anniversary of Emiliano Sala’s death, Cardiff City’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

State Dept staff shakeup accelerated ahead of Trump's inauguration, 2 sources say

At least 20 State Department officials were told to resign from leadership roles before Trump took office, two sources said.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Swissquote Expects Results To Beat Views on Crypto Demand

The online bank said its results for 2024 should exceed market expectations as it was boosted by cryptocurrency trading.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

Pam Bondi: 'There will never be an enemies list' within DOJ

Key nominees for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state and John Ratcliffe for CIA director, faced questions from ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest

The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.

CBS News - Jan. 13

‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.

Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires

The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Democratic officials facing questions, criticism from Los Angeles area residents over fire response

On Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley presented a united front at a press briefing, following reports the mayor had dismissed the chief over her ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony

'High demand' reported for open-air performance in Bradford city centre on Friday.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Rebels issue demand for RFU chief Sweeney sacking

The crisis at the top of English rugby erupts as rebels call for a final confrontation over Rugby Football Union's embattled chief executive Bill Sweeney

BBC News - Jan. 9

Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say

Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Will Pat Riley and the Heat bend to Jimmy Butler's demands?

The Heat star wants out of Miami. But what is it that he wants? The answer is obvious.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Democrats under fire for not sounding alarm earlier on Biden

Democratic leaders and lawmakers are coming under growing scrutiny for not blowing the whistle sooner on what is widely perceived to be President Biden’s decline during the final two years of his ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Suns will reportedly bring Bradley Beal off the bench -- can starting five shakeup save their season?

Mike Budenholzer is reportedly putting Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee into the starting lineup

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Lead Trump documents prosecutor leaves DOJ

A lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) prosecution into President-elect Trump's mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago has retired from the department. Jay Bratt left the DOJ on ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Bengals fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as part of staff shakeup

The Bengals missed the playoffs after a slow start to the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish

General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

Rising mortgage interest rates collided with the slowest month of the year for sales.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Democrats demand info on DOJ shakeup, firings

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