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The Justice Department has removed longtime Miami federal prosecutor Maria Medetis Long from leading the criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan after she refused to accelerate charges.
Trump Says Iran Agrees to Nuclear Terms Ahead of Weekend Talks
President Trump said Iran agreed to key terms including coordinated removal of enriched uranium and a commitment to end support for Hezbollah and Hamas, with both sides set to meet this weekend as talks continue.
House, Senate Approve Short-Term Section 702 Extension
The House and Senate approved a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act early Friday, delaying its expiration from April 20 to April 30 after lawmakers rejected a late-night push for a longer-term renewal package.
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Trump Says Strait Of Hormuz Open For Transit, Confirms Iran-Specific Naval Blockade Remains
President Trump said Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open for passage, while a U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran remains in effect. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said the waterway is “completely open and ready for business and...
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons To Step Down May 31
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons will leave his post on May 31, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced Thursday. President Trump appointed Lyons to the role in March 2025. Mullin was confirmed to lead DHS on March...
Trump Taps Former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz To Lead CDC
President Trump announced a new slate of leadership appointments for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, naming Dr. Erica Schwartz as Director, where she is set to replace acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya. According to the announcement,...
FBI Criminal Probe Into John Brennan Moves Forward With New Witness Interviews
The FBI is preparing to question several witnesses in the criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, focusing on the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) and how it was developed. Investigators are expected to interview a small group...
Federal Judge Blocks Above-Ground White House Ballroom Construction, Allows Limited Work To Continue
A federal judge on Thursday issued a revised order halting above-ground construction of the Trump administration’s proposed $400 million White House ballroom, while permitting certain below-ground work tied to national security to proceed. U.S. District Judge...
Trump Announces 10-Day Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire Following Direct Talks
President Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin at 5 p.m. EST Tuesday, following “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump stated the...
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