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Schiff: DOJ Prosecuting Comey Because Blanche Wants to Keep This Job
The California Democrat, speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, said the case against the former FBI director is politically motivated and predicted it will be thrown out.
Jacksonville Officers Use Faith-Based Approach in Hourlong Bridge Crisis Response
Body camera footage shows the 40-minute standoff on the Dames Point Bridge ended with officers embracing the man as they helped him step away from the ledge.
1,500 Beagles Released from Wisconsin Research Facility After Negotiated Purchase Agreement
Animal welfare organizations acquired the dogs from Ridglan Farms, which agreed to surrender its state breeding license amid animal mistreatment allegations.
New EPA Directive Could Weaken Hundreds of Chemical Regulations, Critics Say
The agency's internal memo targets more than 500 toxicity assessments from the IRIS program that underpin federal and state environmental rules on arsenic, lead, and other hazardous substances.
'A Two-Edge Sword': Former Top ICE Official's Campaign Roils Battleground District
Madison Sheahan, who helped lead Trump's immigration enforcement, faces criticism from within her own party as Ohio Republicans worry she could squander their best chance to unseat Rep. Marcy Kaptur.
Acting AG Todd Blanche Says Comey Indictment Looks Beyond 'a Single Instagram Post'
The indictment charges the former FBI director with seven counts related to a social media post that referenced Trump's conviction in the hush money case.
USDA Issues Health Alert for Pizza and Pork Rinds Sold Nationwide over Salmonella Risk
Eight products affected, linked to recalled dry milk powder ingredients; no illnesses reported as of Sunday.
Louisiana Governor Delays House Primaries Amid Redistricting Chaos Days Before Voting Begins
Gov. Jeff Landry postponed the races after a Supreme Court ruling struck down Louisiana's congressional map as unconstitutional, giving Republicans a narrow window to redraw district lines before the 2026 midterms.
Congress Is Breaking the Appropriations Process
The Senate's reliance on budget reconciliation to fund Homeland Security could set a precedent that fundamentally alters how Congress exercises its constitutional power of the purse.
Symposium for Federal Judges Raises Questions About Climate Science Education in Courts
The George Mason event, co-sponsored by an oil industry-aligned organization, comes as Rep. Jim Jordan escalates investigations into climate litigation programs.