Federal authorities and experts who study online extremism are warning of a risk of additional attacks on federal law enforcement following the FBI’s search of ex-President Donald Trump’s Florida home.
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South Carolina lawmakers consider abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest
A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.
Democrats press for Secret Service records, hint at subpoena
In a letter released Tuesday, the leaders of the House Oversight and Homeland Security committees signaled they are willing to subpoena Inspector General Joseph Cuffari if he does not comply with their requests.
Trump foe Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming Republican primary
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican adversary in Congress, described Tuesday’s outcome as ‘the first step in a much larger fight’ and said, ‘Our work is far from over.’
Biden signs sweeping climate, health bill, says ‘American people won’
The bill’s passage marks one of the most successful legislative efforts by Democrats this session. It aims to tamp down inflation, lower prescription drug prices, tackle climate change, reduce the deficit and impose a minimum tax on profits of the largest corporations.
Rudy Giuliani is targeted in Georgia criminal probe of 2020 election
The revelation that Giuliani, an outspoken Trump defender, could face criminal charges from the investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis edges the probe closer to the former president.
FBI seized multiple sets of top secret documents from Trump’s home
A federal judge on Friday unsealed the search warrant that says agents were investigating potential violations of 3 federal laws, including one that governs handling of defense information under the Espionage Act.
Biden plots a 2024 presidential run — and a Trump rematch
Biden and his aides have been careful to caveat answers about whether he’ll run again by saying that a decision isn’t final.
Justice Department asks court to unseal search warrant for Mar-a-Lago
Attorney General Merrick Garland says he personally approved the search warrant at Donald Trump’s Florida home.
Some Maine Republicans join party’s attacks on FBI search of Trump property
Paul LePage and Bruce Poliquin denounce the FBI search, taking a stance that experts say undermines the rule of law and health of democracy.