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fromWIRED
4 days ago
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Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

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fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess

House ultraconservatives blocked Trump's plan for an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance without reforms, blaming the White House for delays.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
8 hours ago

Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House

The Senate approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program until April 30 amid political challenges and privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

House passes 10-day FISA extension after prospects of long-term deal collapse

The House passed a 10-day extension of a U.S. surveillance program amid GOP divisions, delaying a longer-term renewal effort.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

The 'Weaponization Working Group' Makes Its First Move

The Weaponization Working Group's report claims prosecutorial abuse under Biden but reveals little evidence of actual weaponization against pro-life Americans.
#kash-patel
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
6 hours ago

FBI Director Promises To Pound 'The Atlantic' Like A Six Pack On A Tuesday - Above the Law

Kash Patel plans to sue The Atlantic over claims of drunkenness and poor judgment, promising a legal battle with his attorney Jesse Binnall.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

FBI's Kash Patel denies excess drinking amid officials' US security concerns

Kash Patel denies heavy drinking allegations and threatens legal action against the Atlantic, while concerns about his leadership persist.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
6 hours ago

FBI Director Promises To Pound 'The Atlantic' Like A Six Pack On A Tuesday - Above the Law

Kash Patel plans to sue The Atlantic over claims of drunkenness and poor judgment, promising a legal battle with his attorney Jesse Binnall.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

FBI's Kash Patel denies excess drinking amid officials' US security concerns

Kash Patel denies heavy drinking allegations and threatens legal action against the Atlantic, while concerns about his leadership persist.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Federal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. 'We haven't found anything alarming yet' | Fortune

Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated, 'A lot of the nuclear security scientists are in DOE. So yes, of course we are looking into this.' He confirmed that the investigation is part of a broader inquiry involving multiple government branches.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Dem Asks General For Assurances If Trump Deploys Troops To Polling Places

Concerns about potential National Guard deployment at polling places during midterm elections were raised, seeking assurances from military leadership.
#january-6
Washington DC
fromwww.vox.com
4 days ago

Trump's DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions

The Trump administration seeks to vacate convictions of January 6 rioters, framing them as victims of wrongful prosecution.
Washington DC
fromwww.vox.com
4 days ago

Trump's DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions

The Trump administration seeks to vacate convictions of January 6 rioters, framing them as victims of wrongful prosecution.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Veteran politico says impeaching & convicting Trump now a real possibility: He "is stark-raving mad" - LGBTQ Nation

Impeaching and convicting Trump is increasingly seen as a viable option due to rising public sentiment against him.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

White House directs FBI to investigate missing scientists' cases

The White House is investigating the mysterious disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive projects, involving the FBI and a review of potential connections.
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fromPOLITICO
10 hours ago

Republicans stare down a growing, neverending FISA crisis

Republicans face a critical impasse over FISA reauthorization, with Trump demanding a clean extension amid internal party skepticism.
#sexual-misconduct
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress

Lawmakers from both parties demand accountability for sexual misconduct in Congress following recent resignations amid allegations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress

Lawmakers from both parties demand accountability for sexual misconduct in Congress following recent resignations amid allegations.
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fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
#fbi
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Officials Are Openly Discussing' Kash Patel's Replacement as FBI Director: Report

Senior Trump administration officials are discussing a successor for FBI Director Kash Patel amid concerns about his job security and behavior.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job

FBI Director Kash Patel panicked over a technical error, fearing he was fired, reflecting his concerns about job security amid administration changes.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Officials Are Openly Discussing' Kash Patel's Replacement as FBI Director: Report

Senior Trump administration officials are discussing a successor for FBI Director Kash Patel amid concerns about his job security and behavior.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job

FBI Director Kash Patel panicked over a technical error, fearing he was fired, reflecting his concerns about job security amid administration changes.
#justice-department
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The Justice Department seeks to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Left-wing politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The Justice Department seeks to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
US politics

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
fromPBS News
2 weeks ago
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Trump isn't immune from civil claims that his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge rules

President Trump is not immune from civil claims related to inciting the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump's triumphal arch moves closer to approval after key agency meets

Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C. received initial approval from the US Commission of Fine Arts, with further design revisions expected.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low

Trump has issued approximately 1,600 pardons during his second term, significantly more than in his first term, with no signs of slowing down.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
US politics
fromPBS News
2 weeks ago

Trump isn't immune from civil claims that his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge rules

President Trump is not immune from civil claims related to inciting the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
#republican-party
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Republican senators are pushing for spending cuts and specific priorities in upcoming funding discussions for DHS and immigration enforcement.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Republican senators are pushing for spending cuts and specific priorities in upcoming funding discussions for DHS and immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.
#fisa
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Suspect accused of planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6 faces new charges

Brian Cole Jr. faces new felony charges related to pipe bombs placed near DNC and RNC headquarters before the January 6 Capitol attack.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

Republican leaders faced resistance on extending Section 702, resulting in a fallback to a short-term extension of the spy powers program.
Left-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
#congress
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Two Congress members forced resignations of colleagues accused of misconduct, showcasing a new form of member-driven accountability.
SF politics
fromABC News
5 days ago

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations and potential expulsion efforts from their colleagues.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Two Congress members forced resignations of colleagues accused of misconduct, showcasing a new form of member-driven accountability.
SF politics
fromABC News
5 days ago

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations and potential expulsion efforts from their colleagues.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Lead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on case

A federal prosecutor has stepped down from the investigation into John Brennan due to reservations about the case's direction and implications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

The US Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Eric Swalwell following his resignation from Congress due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
SF politics
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Say You Owe Them Money. Trump's DOJ Might Agree.

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jan. 6 insurrection participants claiming $18 million from the federal government for alleged injuries sustained during the riot.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Panel Weighs in On TMZ's New Washington Bureau: No Group of 435 people' Deserve The TMZ Treatment' More

TMZ, who embarked on a new beat this week: the intersection of pop culture and politics. Mattingly rolled tape on a TMZ reporter asking Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary, what did you do with the raccoon's dead penis? Where is it now?
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

House Dem Accused of Stealing $5M Could Face Expulsion

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion vote after being found guilty of ethics violations and charged with stealing $5 million in relief funds.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
#donald-trump
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's lawbreaking is going to get so many people killed. He should be impeached. - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Donald Trump's lawbreaking is going to get so many people killed. He should be impeached. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump exhibits contempt for the law, halting vital funding programs like PEPFAR and freezing domestic federal grants and loans.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Why Forgetting About Impeachment and Moving On Is a Terrible Idea

Metabolizing Donald Trump's actions has become a damaging pastime, highlighting the need for constitutional remedies like impeachment and the 25th Amendment.
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fromAxios
6 days ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

House lawmakers weigh FCRA changes, CFPB complaint limits

Advancing smaller, bipartisan financial services bills is essential for effective legislation, while maintaining accuracy in credit reporting is crucial for economic mobility.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Top Senate Republican Asked If He's Comfortable' With Trump's Threats Against Civilian Targets

Thune stated, 'I think you gotta again look at what the president is doing, and right now he's trying to open up the Strait of Hormuz which I think we are all supportive of.'
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

Pressure mounts on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster for passing Trump's voting regulation agenda.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment

New legislation aims to simplify the process of removing a president due to health issues under the 25th Amendment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Police Officers Petition Judge Over Jan. 6 Plaque Being Placed In Hidden' Location

Hidden from all visitors, the current location is no different than the basement the plaque was kept in for years. Senators unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution in January directing the architect's office to prominently display' the memorial in a publicly accessible' part of the Senate wing until it could be permanently installed on the building's western side, as required by a 2022 law signed by former President Biden.
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fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US antifa trial tests limits of Trump administration's domestic terror claims

Zapata admitted he had tunnel vision as he frantically searched for a suspect. Zapata and other police officers who gathered on Tanglewood drive did eventually find five people who were at Prairieland that night, though they were not what they expected. While they were wearing dark clothing, none of them were running, or carrying a rifle instead they were walking calmly along toward the police vehicles.
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fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Jack Smith Was onto Something-and Republicans Know It

Jack Smith's investigation revealed connections between Trump allies and co-conspirators in election interference efforts.
#capitol-security
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Go F*ck Yourself!' Jan. 6 Cop Fanone Snipes at Republican Mid-Hearing Over Attack on Capitol Police Leadership

Jan. 6 officers demand accountability while Republican lawmakers blamed Capitol leadership, prompting audible confrontations and insults during a House hearing.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

You Sick B*stard!' Capitol Cop Gets Right in the Face of Jan. 6 Supporter in Wild Scene at Jack Smith Hearing

At Thursday's hearing, Fanone, who was at the Capitol on duty during the January 6 riot, was filmed during a break confronting Ivan Raiklin. At one point, Fanone was held back by multiple people, including fellow former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn. Raiklin is a 2020 election conspiracy theorist and a vocal supporter of the January 6 Capitol rioters. Footage from multiple angles on Thursday found Fanone and Raiklin exchanging words before Fanone walked towards Raiklin and called him a traitor to this country.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Threats against members of Congress skyrocketed in 2025

That incident, in which the 55-year-old assailant was arrested and later charged with third degree assault, illustrates the day-to-day threat environment member of Congress face. Omar wasn't even the only one attacked in the past week: Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) got punched in the face at the Sundance Film Festival just days earlier. By the numbers: The Capitol Police opened 14,938 cases into "concerning statements, behaviors, and communications" directed at congressional offices and family members in 2025, the department said in a press release.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries

Threats against elected officials are not political speech, they are criminal acts that strike at the heart of public safety and our democratic system, the district attorney for Dutchess county, Anthony Parisi, said in a statement. Moynihan, of Pleasant Valley, New York, was charged last October after he sent threatening text messages about an appearance Jeffries was scheduled to make in New York City, according to a complaint filed in New York state court in Clinton.
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