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Federal prosecutor who was fired over years-old blog posts critical of Trump sues Justice Department

Federal prosecutor who was fired over years-old blog posts critical of Trump sues Justice Department

A federal prosecutor fired last year over critical comments he had written as a private citizen about President Donald Trump has sued the Justice Department, saying his termination violated his First Amendment rights
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Todd Blanche gets boost in attorney general bid with Cassidy support

Todd Blanche gets boost in attorney general bid with Cassidy support

Acting AG Todd Blanche's bid to fill his role permanently appeared poised for success after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he will vote in favor.
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Senate confirms Trump pick to oversee TSA as administration pushes private airport security

Senate confirms Trump pick to oversee TSA as administration pushes private airport security

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted on Friday to confirm David Cummins, a ​senior vice president of ​Serco, to head the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration pushes to privatize screeners at smaller airports.
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Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains

Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains

By Jarrett Renshaw and Ernest Scheyder WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case — but only for now

Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case — but only for now

President Donald Trump has gotten a reprieve in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC
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US scrutinizes more schools over admissions practices, diversity and pro-Palestinian protests

US scrutinizes more schools over admissions practices, diversity and pro-Palestinian protests

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration targeted more universities on Thursday over issues like race and diversity in admissions and pro-Palestinian protests, marking the federal government's latest crackdown against U.S. schools.
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Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute

Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute

“I haven’t made a determination," Trump told reporters Aug. 5 when asked if he planned to keep Pirro in her job, speaking after an event in California.
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US Senate confirms Schwartz as CDC director

US Senate confirms Schwartz as CDC director

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the U.S. CDC, handing the Trump administration a rare win after repeated failed attempts to fill top health posts. Schwartz, U.S.
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Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

A federal judge is decrying efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the administration’s request
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Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives

Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department will announce new guidance on Wednesday expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave, according to three people familiar with the plans that the White House hopes to tout in midterm elections.
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Trump administration considers order on autism and vaccines, source says

Trump administration considers order on autism and vaccines, source says

By Yasmeen Abutaleb Aug 6 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering an executive order on vaccines and autism that could be released as soon as next week, a person familiar with the discussions said on Thursday. 
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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week