DOJ lawyers decline to let OMP's acting director testify about mass firings

• 

  CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place

  Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...
  
  The Hill - 10h
• 

  DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired

  The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...
  
  The Hill - 1d
• 

  DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’

  After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.
  
  Inc. - 1d
• 

  Noem announces new ICE acting chief after predecessor reassigned

  Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new acting chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, just weeks after the agency's previous director was reassigned. ...
  
  The Hill - 1d
• 

  DOJ pardon attorney says she was removed after dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights

  A top official at the DOJ was fired one day after refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson's access to firearms be restored, according to a statement provided to ABC News.
  
  ABC News - 12h
• 

  DOJ official says she was fired after opposing the restoration of Mel Gibson's gun rights

  The U.S. Pardon Attorney was terminated last Friday after she opposed restoring actor Mel Gibson’s rights to carry a gun, her spokesperson and two DOJ officials told NBC News.
  
  NBC News - 23h
• 

  DOJ official says she was dismissed after not recommending Mel Gibson's gun rights be restored

  The head of the Department of Justice (DOJ) office that makes pardon recommendations to the president said she was fired after refusing to sign off on a recommendation to restore gun rights to ...
  
  The Hill - 17h
• 

  Facebook ‘worked hand in glove’ with China on censor tools, claims ex-director

  Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.
  
  BBC News - 1d
• 

  Judge to consider blocking mass firings of government employees after 20 states sue

  A federal judge will consider issuing a temporary restraining order that would block future firings and reinstate probationary employees.
  
  ABC News - 7h

More from ABC News

• 

  EU retaliates after Trump tariffs, announcing duties on US goods

  Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."
  
  ABC News - 16m
• 

  LIVE: ABC News Live

  24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
  
  ABC News - 1d
• 

  After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice

  House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.
  
  ABC News - 8h
• 

  Pope begins 27th day in hospital after resting peacefully overnight

  The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said.
  
  ABC News - 39m
• 

  WATCH: Woman gets jump scare from moose blanket in washing machine

  "Out of all the infinite possibilities, the washing machine chose humor," one commenter wrote alongside video of the hilarious moment.
  
  ABC News - 12h

More in Top stories

• 

  Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect

  President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy.
  
  The New York Times - 1m
• 

  EU retaliates after Trump tariffs, announcing duties on US goods

  Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."
  
  ABC News - 16m

• Upset in Greenland parliamentary elections as center-right party wins

  Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.
  
  CBS News - 20m
• 

  Essex Boys killer Michael Steele's release blocked

  Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants the Parole Board to reconsider the release of the convicted triple killer.
  
  BBC News - 24m
• 

  Essex Boys killer Michael Steele's release blocked

  Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants the Parole Board to reconsider the release of the convicted triple killer.
  
  BBC News - 24m