CISA Puts Election Staff on Administrative Leave
The agency is a crucial resources for helping states administer safe and secure elections.
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Trump Picks Jan. 6 Defender to Lead Agency That Investigated Insurrection
Ed Martin was part of the mob at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Now, he’s one of the top attorneys in the country, running the agency that successfully prosecuted over 1,500 insurrectionists.
DOGE Blocked From Treasury Data After Another Lawsuit
Elon Musk’s DOGE is blocked from accessing Treasury systems that contain personal and sensitive date for millions of people.
Judge Orders White House to Unblock Funding for NIH, Others
A federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to resume payments for federal programs after the White House violated a previous order blocking a federal funding freeze.
Federal Elections Commission Chair Says Trump Tried to Illegally Fire Her
Ellen Weintraub, the chair of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC), said Thursday in a social media post that President Donald Trump tried to illegally remove her from her job.
Federal Government Agrees Not to Release List of FBI Agents Involved in Trump Cases
The U.S. Department of Justice said Friday the federal government will not release the names of FBI agents who worked on President Donald Trump-related cases in an agreement reached Friday.
Senate Democrats Hold Floor In All-Night Protest of Trump’s OMB Nominee
Vought is expected to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate in the next few days.
Government Agrees to Temporarily Restrict DOGE From Treasury Records
The exception is for two Treasury employees who need access to do their jobs.
Government Blocks DOGE Access to Department of Labor Data Until Friday Hearing
A federal judge is expected to issue a full ruling on the lawsuit on Friday.
Senate Confirms Pam Bondi As Attorney General
Every Democrat, except for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, voted against Bondi’s nomination.