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Hegseth fires senior Pentagon strategist alleged to have leaked classified Iran, Ukraine information
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia failed three polygraph examinations related to the allegations, and the investigation has been referred to the Justice Department, according to a Department of War official.
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Jury nullification activist group in House Oversight probe raises First Amendment concerns
"Speaking to members of the public about the history, powers, and responsibilities of jurors is speech on a matter of public concern and lies at the core of the First Amendment," the firm wrote in its letter to House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer.
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Fire breaks out at Department of Energy nuclear site in South Carolina, emergency declared
The fire, which was reported at 5:39 p.m. Eastern, has since been extinguished and no contamination has been reported outside the affected facility.
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DOJ announces crackdown on Venezuelan gang, more than 25 charged
The charges span across six U.S. Attorney's offices, including in Colorado, Southern Florida, Northern Indiana, Middle Tennessee, Western Tennessee, and Eastern Washington.
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Acting AG Blanche warns reporters to expect subpoenas in leaks probe
Blanche, on Tuesday, indicated that the DOJ probe would use compulsory authority to bring in witnesses, including from the press.
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DOJ announces criminal charges against companies, employee involved in Baltimore bridge collapse
Two companies based in Singapore and an employee were charged with conspiracy, willfully failing to immediately inform the U.S. Coast Guard of a known hazardous condition, obstruction of an agency proceeding and false statements.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice abandons Democratic Party over 'hateful anti-Jewish' positions
"Acquiescence to Jew-hatred is now disturbingly common among activists, leaders and even many elected officials in the Democratic Party," Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said in a statement.
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Mayor of Los Angeles suburb accused of being Chinese foreign agent, promoting PRC interests
Wang and an associated operated a website that hosted content at the direction of an official of the People's Republic of China. One essay, which was also printed in the Los Angeles Times, disputed claims of a genocide or forced labor in China's Xinjiang province.
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Trump tells S Carolina GOP lawmakers 'I'm watching closely' as they begin redistricting debate
Lawmakers in the South Carolina House will debate redistricting on Tuesday when the Constitutional Laws subcommittee meets, and a floor vote could follow as soon as this week.
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Stacy Abrams subpoenaed as part of Georgia Senate's probe into campaign finance violations
The subpoenas follow investigations by the Georgia State Ethics Commission that found the New Georgia Project and its affiliated Action Fund violated the state's campaign finance laws during the 2018 elections.
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Senate advances Kevin Warsh nomination for Fed Chair
Warsh's nomination was advanced by the full Senate in a 49-44 split, which saw Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Chris Coons of Delaware vote in favor of advancing the nomination alongside Republicans.
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Trump calls for lawmakers to pass major housing bill that would help American homeowners
The Senate already passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 89-10 split with bipartisan support in March.
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White House announces Trump will have annual physical at Walter Reed on May 26
The White House said the next physical will take place on May 26, when the president is also expected to meet with men and women of the military.