Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation

The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP

BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS.

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Former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general explains why Trump firing FBI agents could be a danger

The head of the FBI Agents Association is urging Congress to protect nearly 1,000 federal agents against potential termination by the Trump administration. Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney ...

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Inspectors general fired by Trump sue his administration

Eight fired inspectors general are suing the Trump administration over what they are calling "unlawful and unjustified" termination. Meanwhile, in her first press conference as attorney general, ...

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AP Accuses White House of Violating First Amendment

The Associated Press said the White House had blocked its journalists from attending press events because the news agency had not started using the term Gulf of America.

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Blanche grilled over slate of FBI, DOJ firings

Senate Democrats grilled Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, on whether he would blunt attempts to interfere with the Department of Justice (DOJ) if confirmed as ...

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Democrats accuse GOP of reverse Robin Hood 'scheme'

House Democrats wasted no time on Wednesday bashing the Republicans’ newly unveiled budget proposal, accusing GOP leaders of attempting a reverse Robin Hood “scheme” that will transfer trillions of ...

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Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp

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FBI finds thousands of documents related to JFK assassination

The FBI has discovered 2,400 new records related to former President Kennedy's 1963 assassination, the agency said Tuesday. The effort follows President Trump’s executive order declaring documents ...

The Hill - 19h

Sen. Durbin accuses Kash Patel of ordering FBI firings before confirmation as director

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin, says he has highly credible information that Kash Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, something Patel denied in his ...

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As Trump pushes whirlwind agenda, DOJ is challenged to defend his orders in court

As Donald Trump presses his breakneck effort to remake the government, the flurry of lawsuits pushing back have seemingly overwhelming the lawyers defending his orders.

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Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration

Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.

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Democrat accuses Trump FBI pick Kash Patel of secretly ordering firings

Sen. Dick Durbin accused Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, of secretly orchestrating the firings of FBI officials.

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FBI says it has discovered 2,400 new records related to JFK assassination

The agency was transferring the records for declassification and did not say what information they contained. The FBI on Tuesday said it had discovered 2,400 new records related to the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump says he'll abide by court orders that block parts of his agenda

President Trump said Tuesday he would abide by court rulings if they blocked parts of his agenda amid uproar over comments from some allies about defying the legal system. “I always abide by the ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump FBI pick Kash Patel accused of directing staff purge while still a nominee

Sen. Dick Durbin alleged that Kash Patel's orders are being carried out by officials including Trump aide Stephen Miller and acting deputy AG Emil Bove.

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30 House Democrats call on Senate to reject Patel's FBI nomination

A coalition of 30 House Democrats is asking Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI. The letter comes just days before the ...

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Durbin calls for investigation into Patel's role in FBI firings

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is asking the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) inspector general to investigate “highly credible information” that Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to head the FBI, is ...

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Trump halts prosecution of firms accused of bribery abroad

Trump has paused enforcement of an anti-corruption law, saying it "overreached" and stopped US firms from winning business overseas.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifying before Congress

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is testifying in front of lawmakers Tuesday where he's expected to face questions ranging from rate policies to the department's independence from President ...

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FBI says it found 2,400 new records related to JFK assassination

The FBI said Monday that it discovered roughly 2,400 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

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Barça's León accused of 'violating' rival's 'intimacy'

Espanyol have expressed their "total condemnation" of an "unacceptable" incident in which Barcelona's Mapi León appeared to touch their player Daniela Caracas in the crotch area during Sunday's ...

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Judge orders FBI to release some information in Trump documents case

Judge Beryl Howell issued a memorandum opinion on Monday.

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Trial of Salman Rushdie's accused attacker gets underway

The criminal trial of the man accused of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie began with prosecutors saying Hadi Matar was on a mission when he rushed to attack Rushdie, stabbing him multiple ...

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Trump administration orders list of new FBI recruits, deepening fears of cuts

The Trump administration has asked the FBI for a list of probationary employees and individual justifications for keeping anyone who has been at the bureau for less than two years.

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More job cuts expected at Justice Department, FBI

Staff within the Justice Department and FBI are on edge and bracing for more firings due to the changes under the new Trump administration. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott ...

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Barca's Leon accused of 'violating privacy' of opponent

Espanyol accuse Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of "violating the privacy" of their player Daniela Caracas following an incident in a Liga F game on Sunday.

BBC News - 2d

Barcelona’s Mapi León accused of ‘violating intimacy’ of opponent

Defender denies touching rival’s ‘private parts’ Espanyol offering legal services to Daniela Caracas Espanyol have expressed their “complete discontent and condemnation” of an “unacceptable” ...

The Guardian - 2d

Potential mass layoffs at FBI as tensions run high during Trump era

President Trump said he intends to fire some FBI personnel who worked on the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigations. CBS News' Nicole Sgaga reports.

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Justice Department, FBI bracing for more firings amid Trump changes

More shake-ups are expected at the Department of Justice as Pam Bondi's first full week as U.S. attorney general begins with new policies and initiatives likely. CBS News congressional ...

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How a land law sparked Elon Musk's accusations of 'genocide' against his home country

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order cutting U.S. aid to South Africa, following claims he has made about the country discriminating against white farmers.

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Trial to begin of man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie

A 27-year-old man faces a jury trial in New York state, where Mr Rushdie is expected to testify.

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Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie Goes on Trial

Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder in the attack, which took place in 2022 as Mr. Rushdie was about to speak at an arts conference in western New York.

The New York Times - 3d

Before Shesterkin-Quick There Once Was Giacomin-Villemure

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Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake

Controversial official discloses stock in owner of Chinese fast-fashion retailer that has been accused of forced labour

Financial Times - 3d

Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein

Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.

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FBI gives in to justice department demand for list of January 6 investigators

Agency submitted list, excluding names, of up to 6,000 agents involved in investigating 2021 Capitol attack. US politics live – latest updates The FBI has complied with a US justice ...

The Guardian - 5d

Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.

Politico - 6d

Las Palmas captain Rodriguez confirms cancer relapse

Kirian Rodriguez, captain of La Liga club Las Palmas, will miss the remainder of the season because of a cancer relapse.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6

Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation

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