Vice President JD Vance has earned a unique privilege inside the White House — free rein to hire whom he wants, with no interference from President Donald Trump or his top aides. Continue reading Vance staffs VP’s office with his allies — and no objections from Trump
When Donald Trump announced he wanted Kash Patel to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, one of Patel’s first moves was reaching out to three conservative former special agents who have been critics of the bureau and its sprawling investigation into the Jan. 6 riot. Continue reading The conservative ex-FBI agents who have Kash Patel’s ear
Tulsi Gabbard says she now supports surveillance she once tried to end. The issue could decide whether she’s confirmed as director of national intelligence. Continue reading Gabbard’s flip-flop on surveillance program will be under the spotlight at hearing for DNI job
President Donald Trump’s administration revoked a temporary protected status extension for more than 600,000 Venezuelans. NBC News’ George Solis speaks with individuals worried about their future. Continue reading Trump to end protected status for 600,000 Venezuelans
Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces scrutiny after a town hall meeting turned into a brawl when an activist insulted Henyard. NBC News’ Adrienne Broaddus has the details, as Henyard is also accused of misusing public funds. Continue reading ‘An embarrassment’: Illinois mayor involved in board meeting brawl
Selena Gomez responded to a politician who said she should be “deported” after she posted a now-deleted video of herself crying during recent immigration crackdowns. Continue reading Selena Gomez reacts to politician who said she should be deported after her video on ICE raids
A person who has been affiliated with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and a former aide to one of the FBI’s toughest Congressional critics are working as advisers to the bureau’s director, current and former FBI officials say. Continue reading Musk affiliate in FBI director’s office sparks fear of partisan interference
Trump said earlier Wednesday that the U.S. has “30,000 beds in Guantanamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people.” Continue reading Trump directs Pentagon and DHS to prepare migrant housing at Guantánamo Bay
Texas man released from prison under President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons over the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is wanted by authorities on a 2016 charge of soliciting a minor online, prosecutors say. Continue reading Texas man pardoned over Jan. 6 attack is wanted on 2016 charge of soliciting a minor
The Trump administration sent an email Tuesday offering all federal employees eight months of pay and benefits in exchange for their resignation. To accept, all that they had to do was reply to the email with a single word: “Resign.” For federal worker Jane Smith, whose name has been changed to retain her privacy, this is her time experiencing an administration turnover while working for … Continue reading Here’s why this federal worker is rejecting Trump’s ‘buyout’ offer
