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Trial for ex-NY governors' aide accused of selling influence to China ends with hung jury
A federal prosecutor told the judge that the government wants to retry the case "as soon as possible."
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Judge Boasberg orders Trump admin to allow Venezeulans deported to El Salvador to return to the US
The group of men challenging their deportations include migrants who were deported to a prison in El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act in March, over allegations that they were members of Tren de Aragua.
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President announces construction of new 'Trump class' of battleships
Trump said the new battleships will be part of his Golden Fleet and will be building up to 25 new battleships. The ships are expected to be the "largest we've ever built."
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DOJ says foreperson confirmed grand jury approved two-count Comey indictment
The actual transcript from a September 25 discussion between the magistrate judge, the DOJ, and the grand jury foreperson lends credence to Lindsey Halligan's contention that the two-count indictment against James Comey was properly obtained.
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Trump reshares call to 'hang' lawmakers urging military to refuse 'illegal' orders
"Hang them George Washington would," read the post.
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Trump special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg to leave post
The special presidential envoy position is a temporary designation unless confirmed by the Senate
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CDC updates website, says claims about vaccines not causing autism are not 'evidence-based'
“HHS has launched a comprehensive assessment of the causes of autism, including investigations on plausible biologic mechanisms and potential causal links,” HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon said
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DOJ moves to dismiss assault charge against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago
Marimar Martinez's lawyer praised the U.S. attorney’s office “for doing the right thing here and dismissing the indictment”
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Trump admin cancels several New York judicial citizenship ceremonies over unmet legal requirements
"USCIS will transition from judicial to administrative ceremonies to ensure compliance with the law," spokesperson Matthew Tragesser said
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Trump blasts 'seditious behavior' as Dems urge military to ignore 'illegal' orders
"SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!" he added in a second post.
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Catholic leaders sue Trump administration for denying entry to ICE facility to give Communion
"Faced with this lack of honesty and transparency, we were left with no choice but to file this lawsuit," Michael N. Okińczyc-Cruz said
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French, EU foreign ministers push back on reported US plan to force concessions from Ukraine
"Peace cannot be a capitulation," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said
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FBI disputes Swalwell's claims of agency refusing to protect him, other Democrats
"Mr. Swalwell is either misinformed or being dishonest - the FBI has not 'refused to protect him' in any way," FBI Assistant Director for Public Affairs Ben Williamson said