Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In. The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day. #Blanche #Was #Once #Seen #Tempering

How the Drive to Find a Conspiracy Against Trump Rocked the Justice Dept. The push to investigate what the president’s allies saw as a “deep state” cabal intent on taking him down set off cascading crises, ended careers and undercut the department’s credibility with judges. #How #the #Drive #Find #Conspiracy

RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. #RFK #Appears #Disengaged #Many #Health

Trump’s Defense Department Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel The Defense Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on American negotiations with Iran. #Trumps #Defense #Department #Sees #Growing

Justice Dept. Promises to Drop $1.8 Billion Fund It was the department’s clearest statement to date that it was pulling back from a plan to use taxpayer money to make payments to people who claimed to have been politically persecuted. #Justice #Dept #Promises #Drop #Billion

Justice Department Tells Prosecutors to Pursue Immigrant Vote Fraud Cases About 90 such investigations are currently open, a Justice Department official told prosecutors. The tally offers a glimpse inside the scale of the administration’s efforts. #Justice #Department #Tells #Prosecutors #Pursue

Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire Joint agreement announced by the US state department calls for Hizbollah to stop all attacks #Israel #and #Lebanon #agree #implement

Middle East war live: Israel and Lebanon agree to implement conditional ceasefire Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon from which Hezbollah militants would be banned. In a joint statement released after a fourth round of US-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides said the ceasefire “is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives” from areas south of the Litani River. #Middle #East #war #live #Israel

Pope names first lay woman as head of a Vatican department For the first time in Vatican history, a lay woman will head the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. Maria Montserrat Alvarado, CEO of a Catholic television network, will be in charge of the vast apparatus surrounding the Pope. #Pope #names #first #lay #woman

Dr. Michael Toedt, Founder and CEO of dailypoint, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award The Department of Tourism at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich has honoured Dr. Michael Toedt, founder and CEO of dailypoint™, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. #Michael #Toedt #Founder #and #CEO

New jobs report shows 7.6 million jobs added in April as layoffs and people quitting their jobs both fell The Labor Department reported 6.9 million jobs in March and had forecasted only 6. #New #jobs #report #shows #million

Man accused of plotting 20 Iran-linked terror attacks in Europe and Canada appears in court An Iraqi man has been accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks across Europe, according to charges filed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). #Man #accused #plotting #Iran #linked

After issuing more than $20 billion in tariff refunds, the Trump administration is now pursuing legal action to bring the process to a standstill The Justice Department said in a court filing it would appeal a federal judge’s order allowing all importers—not just those who sued the administration—to seek out refunds. #After #issuing #more #than #billion

Justice Department Lurches Toward Trump’s Goals Plus, the Kennedy Center must remove Trump’s name. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday. #Justice #Department #Lurches #Toward #Trumps

Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies. #Judge #Reopens #Trumps #Lawsuit #Demanding

Trump sexual abuse accuser ‘under criminal investigation by DOJ’ PRESS REVIEW - Friday, 29 May, 2026: First, in the United States, the Department of Justice is reportedly opening a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll. #Trump #sexual #abuse #accuser #under

In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority. #Carroll #Lawsuits #Inquiry #Scrutiny #Turns

Krvavé boje v Kolumbii si vyžiadali desiatky obetí. Úrady sa kvôli ozbrojencom nevedia dostať k telám Najmenej 48 ľudí prišlo o život pri stretoch medzi dvoma odštiepeneckými frakciami bývalého povstaleckého hnutia Revolučné ozbrojené sily Kolumbie v departmente Guaviare ležiacom na juhu Kolumbie. Správa pochádza z agentúry AFP, pre ktorú to vo štvrtok uviedol Willy Rodríguez, starosta provinčnej me #Krvavé #boje #Kolumbii #vyžiadali #desiatky

As AI slashes white-collar jobs, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says there’s one department still hiring: sales Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed that the $145 billion firm is keeping its engineering team slim thanks to AI—but has good news for sales workers. #slashes #white #collar #jobs #Salesforce

Justice Department launches probe into columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault, source says The US Justice Department has launched an investigation for perjury into E. Jean Carroll, the columnist who a 2023 civil trial found had been sexually assaulted by US President Donald Trump in a New York department store 30 years ago, a source close to the matter told AP Thursday. #Justice #Department #launches #probe #into

These Are Some of the Trump Justice Dept.’s Targets When he returned to office, President Trump vowed revenge against those he said had challenged or defied him. Here’s an incomplete list of the people his Justice Department has targeted. #These #Are #Some #the #Trump

French luxury store shuts Beijing flagship after 13 years as China spending weakens French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette closed its flagship Beijing store on Wednesday after 13 years, underscoring weak consumer spending and changing shopping habits in China. Shoppers snapped up final bargains as staff cleared unsold goods and dismantled displays at the six-floor department store before its indefinite closure. #French #luxury #store #shuts #Beijing

Zohran’s Tech Czar Is Undaunted New York City’s new chief technology officer, Lisa Gelobter, on TikTok, “bureaucracy hacking,” and why her department can pull off what DOGE could—or would—not. #Zohrans #Tech #Czar #Undaunted

As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents. #Trump #Politicizes #Justice #Dept #Prosecutors

Bystander Wounded in White House Shooting Is in Stable Condition The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating to determine who shot the bystander, who underwent surgery, and how many bullets were fired. #Bystander #Wounded #White #House #Shooting

Nonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is The $6.8 billion enforcement push from the Department of Justice is exposing things like the charges about $250 million gone missing in Minnesota. #Nonprofit #fraud #isnt #surging #Enforcement

US-Iran closing in on deal to end war: Trump says it could reopen Hormuz Jennifer Gavito, Former US State Department official, Senior Advisor, The Cohen Group, is our guest. #Iran #closing #deal #end #war

Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6 Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day. #Trump #Administration #Chips #Away #Last

Ireland’s ‘George Floyd moment’ sparks protests demanding justice for Congolese man The death of a Congolese-born man shortly after he was restrained by security guards outside a Dublin department store has sparked calls for justice in Ireland. Video clips show Yves Sakila unresponsive after being pinned to the ground as bystanders watched, drawing parallels to the 2020 killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. #Irelands #George #Floyd #moment #sparks

Castro indictment: Is Trump seeking justice or regime change in Cuba? | DW News The US Justice Department has indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro on 7 charges, including murder, in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes over the Straits of Florida. The current Cuban leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel has called the US indictment 'a political move without any legal basis'. #Castro #indictment #Trump #seeking #justice

US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, after a court order. A Treasury Department notice showed Albanese was removed from a sanctions blacklist that had effectively cut her off from global banking and credit card services. #lifts #sanctions #against #Francesca #Albanese

Pending tax claims against Trump to be dropped, says Justice Department The US government has agreed to permanently drop any past tax claims against President Donald Trump, his family and companies. #Pending #tax #claims #against #Trump

IRS will not pursue Trump for back taxes under settlement agreement The US Internal Revenue Service will not pursue President Donald Trump, his family or the Trump Organisation for back taxes under an agreement announced by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr. #IRS #will #not #pursue #Trump

Trump and sons to be ‘forever’ exempt from tax audits Justice department deal comes day after government set up $1.8bn fund to pay president’s allies hit by alleged ‘lawfare’ #Trump #and #sons #forever #exempt

I.R.S. Must Drop Audits of Trump and Family As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending. #IRS #Must #Drop #Audits #Trump

I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending. #IRS #Prohibited #From #Pursuing #Audits

Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Brian Morrissey, the department’s general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund. #Top #Treasury #Lawyer #Resigns #After

Trump drops $10 billion IRS lawsuit in exchange for $1.7 billion fund for allies The US Justice Department on Monday announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were politically persecuted by the department under his predecessor Joe Biden's term in office. #Trump #drops #billion #IRS #lawsuit

Trump says China agreed to buy $17 billion of American beef per year Data from the Department of Agriculture show China's imports of U.S. #Trump #says #China #agreed #buy

Live: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Department says #Live #Israel #and #Lebanon #agree

Demand for longer-term U.S. debt gets weaker as one shock after another stokes fear that high inflation is here to stay On Wednesday, the Treasury Department sold $25 billion of 30-year bonds at a 5% yield for the first time since 2007. #Demand #for #longer #term #debt

Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes. #Justice #Dept #Aims #Use #Terrorism

YAS ISLAND TO BE HOME OF SPHERE ABU DHABI, A NEW GLOBAL ICON FOR IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Sphere Entertainment Co. today announced that Yas Island has been selected as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi, a landmark project with a construction phase cost of USD 1. #YAS #ISLAND #HOME #SPHERE #ABU

Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding The estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money for the Iran conflict. #Pentagon #Puts #Iran #War #Cost

Reflecting Pool Repairs to Cost $13.1 Million. Trump Had Promised $1.8 Million. The Interior Department added $6.2 million to the no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool late last week. #Reflecting #Pool #Repairs #Cost #131

They Were Promised New Septic Tanks. Trump Called It ‘Illegal DEI.’ The Justice Department ended a deal that had helped fund a solution to the sewage crisis in rural Alabama. “Almost like we are starting all over again,” one activist said. #They #Were #Promised #New #Septic

Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Strengthens the Presence of Emirati Crafts The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, is participating in the second edition of the Artisans Pavilion at the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” Forum; a participation that reflects the Department’s commitment to promoting Emirati crafts and ensuring their sustainability, in alignment with the Ajman Vision 2030 “Ajman for People,” which places people and cultural identity at the heart of the Emirate’s development priorities. #Ajman #Department #Tourism #Culture #and

US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies for allegedly helping Iran State department says groups provided satellite imagery that enabled Tehran to strike US forces in Middle East #imposes #sanctions #Chinese #companies #for

Facing Pressure, Trump Officials Reject Claims They’re Softening on Immigration Immigration hard-liners have grown frustrated with the level of deportations and the Department of Homeland Security’s attempts, under its new secretary, to stay under the radar. #Facing #Pressure #Trump #Officials #Reject

It’s the Most Controversial Venice Biennale in Years. Can the Art Stand Up to the Noise? The US Pavilion has critics in a fury—and not just because Trump's State Department overhauled the selection process. The jury of the Biennale resigned days before the opening. #Its #the #Most #Controversial #Venice

US prosecutors charge 30 with insider trading on law firm deal materials Justice department says lawyers from elite Wall Street firms aided scheme with confidential transaction details #prosecutors #charge #with #insider #trading

Trump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions The Education Department’s civil rights arm said admitting “biological males” to the women’s college may violate anti-discrimination laws. #Trump #Administration #Investigating #Smith #College