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Trump says Todd Blanche could remain acting attorney general if Senate blocks confirmation

President Donald Trump has signaled that Todd Blanche could continue serving as acting U.S. attorney general even if the Senate declines to confirm his nomination, escalating political pressure ahead of a key vote in the confirmation process. In remarks on Saturday, Trump said Blanche would remain in......

Trump abandons January 6 compensation fund proposal amid Republican pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn a proposal to establish a government-funded compensation program for individuals prosecuted in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, following opposition from members of his own Republican Party. Speaking to reporters, Trump confirmed......

U.S. Immigration Fines Surpass $84B for Non-Voluntary Departures

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that it has imposed more than $84 billion in immigration-related fines on non-citizens living in the United States without legal status who refuse to depart voluntarily. The department said the measure has been applied since the start of 2025,......

New York Times challenges Trump administration subpoenas in press freedom dispute

The New York Times has asked a federal court to block subpoenas issued by the U.S. Department of Justice targeting journalists who reported on security concerns surrounding a presidential aircraft reportedly donated by Qatar to the United States. According to the newspaper, the legal challenge argues......

New York Times journalists subpoenaed over Air Force One security report, newspaper says

The New York Times said several of its journalists have received subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Justice requiring them to testify before a federal grand jury following a report on security concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One aircraft. The move has intensified......

Oregon Withdraws bid to delay Paramount’s $110 billion warner bros acquisition

The Oregon Department of Justice has withdrawn its court motion seeking to delay Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, removing one legal obstacle from one of the entertainment industry's largest pending transactions. The decision, announced on Friday, comes after a dispute......

Trump nominates former personal lawyer Todd Blanche for permanent attorney general role

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally asked the Senate to confirm his former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, as the country's permanent attorney general, a decision that is expected to spark intense political debate in Washington. Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since the......

United States arrests key suspect linked to 2012 Benghazi attack

The United States has announced the arrest of a man described as a key participant in the 2012 attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, an assault that claimed the lives of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other American personnel. US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that......

Trump threatens Musk over potential support for Democrats

In a bold warning, U.S. President Donald Trump has cautioned tech billionaire Elon Musk about facing “serious consequences” if he decides to financially back Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. Musk, once a major supporter of Trump’s campaign, is now entangled in a......