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Thousands of Election Security Workers Cut During Trump’s Second Term

Since the start of President Trump’s second administration, thousands of federal workers focused on election security have been cut, including significant reductions at key agencies.

Jul 17, 2026, 7:41 AM CBS Politics

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Network School Founder Warns Immigration Probe Risks Malaysia's Tech Hub Ambitions

U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan calls for assurances after immigration checks at a Malaysian digital nomad community amid unfounded social media claims.

CNA Latest News | Jul 17, 2026, 6:45 AM

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Two Former Certis Officers Jailed for Obstructing Justice in Vape Investigation

Ex-colleagues jailed for one week each after one tipped off the other about a CPIB probe, leading to disposal of vape-related evidence.

CNA Latest News | Jul 17, 2026, 5:03 AM

politics

Congress Poised to Approve $60 Billion Funding for Pentagon Despite Audit Failures

House Republicans propose a budget reconciliation bill to allocate $60 billion to the Department of Defense amid ongoing concerns over financial accountability and rising war costs in Iran.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 10:08 PM

politics

Senator Tillis Conditions Support for Todd Blanche on Meeting Epstein Survivors

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis demands Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before advancing his confirmation.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 6:59 PM

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GWU Regulatory Studies Center Calls for Papers on Policymaker Responses to Administrative Law Changes

The center seeks research on how lawmakers and agencies are adapting to significant Supreme Court rulings reshaping administrative law over the past 15 years.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 3:04 PM

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DHS to Resume Considering Medicaid and Housing Aid in Green Card Eligibility

The Department of Homeland Security plans to rescind a Biden-era rule, allowing immigration officers to factor in use of taxpayer-funded benefits like Medicaid and housing assistance when deciding green card applications.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 11:16 AM

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ICE Arrests Record 238 Illegal Immigrants in One Day During South Texas Operation

The Harlingen field office of ICE's Rio Grande Valley division conducted a single-day enforcement operation resulting in the arrest of 238 illegal immigrants, including convicted gang members and violent offenders.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:36 AM

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Pentagon Seeks New Authority to Withhold Unclassified Records Under FOIA

The Defense Department proposes a legislative change to exempt certain controlled unclassified information from public disclosure, raising concerns about government transparency.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:50 PM

politics

Homeland Security Halts ICE Vehicle Stops Amid Fatal Shootings, Sparks Debate

Temporary pause ordered after two fatal shootings prompts mixed reactions from officials and critics over immigration enforcement tactics and accountability.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 PM

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DOJ Threatens Criminal Prosecution Over Zachary Young’s Spy Memoir

The Department of Justice warns HarperCollins against publishing Zachary Young’s CIA memoir without authorization, prompting accusations of intimidation from the former operative.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:09 PM

Venezuelan Man Dies in ICE Custody During Transfer in Georgia

Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva is the 22nd person to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this year amid calls for greater accountability.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 8:15 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Trump Tax Immunity Settlement

US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

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Alliance Defending Freedom Leader Discusses Supreme Court Victory and Ongoing Title IX Lawsuits

Kristen Waggoner, president of Alliance Defending Freedom, reflects on her firm’s Supreme Court win and outlines continued legal efforts against states allowing biological male trans athletes in women's sports.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:35 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Declares 'Weaponization Fund' Dead at Senate Hearing

During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AM

world

AGC Seeks to Declare Raymond Ng and Iris Koh Vexatious Litigants Over 'Lawfare' Claims

Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers requests court orders to restrict the couple from filing lawsuits, citing a pattern of strategic litigation funded by crowdfunding.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:32 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Backlash Over IRS Settlement Favoring Trump

A federal judge criticized a settlement approved by Todd Blanche that benefits President Trump and his family, raising concerns about Blanche's suitability for attorney general.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AM

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Judge-Led Committee Nears Conclusion on Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court

An independent inquiry examines the causes of the 2025 blaze that killed 168 people and displaced thousands, while Hong Kong International Airport reports a profit decline amid rising expenses.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:55 AM

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Grassley Reveals Jack Smith Team Reviewed Text Messages of 44 Lawmakers in Trump Probe

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley disclosed that the Justice Department informed him of a secret review of lawmakers' texts by former special counsel Jack Smith’s team during an investigation into President Trump.

The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 9:15 PM

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Two Florida Men Indicted for Armed Home Invasion Involving Utility Worker Disguise and Zip-Tying of 13-Year-Old

Jay El Wilburn and Alvaughn Parker face multiple federal charges following a violent home robbery in Tampa, Florida, where victims were restrained and threatened at gunpoint.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 8:38 PM

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DOJ Charges Three Russians in $63 Million Cybercrime Scheme Targeting Americans

Three Russian nationals allegedly scammed Americans across 21 states and conducted cyber attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure through their companies based in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:56 PM

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New Mexico AG Urges Reform After Report Reveals Racial Disparities in Gallup-McKinley Schools

A state investigation finds Indigenous and Hispanic students face disproportionate suspensions and expulsions compared to white peers in New Mexico’s largest Native American school district.

ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Amid Controversy Over Judge’s Bar Referral

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing following a recent bar discipline referral by Judge Kathleen Williams.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 1:52 PM