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Kristi Noem's Lies About DHS Shootings Don't Seem To Have Figured in Trump's Decision To Fire Her

The president himself portrayed Renée Good and Alex Pretti as would-be murderers, and he did not seem troubled by the homeland security secretary's slander of them.

Reason

Photos of the week | February 27-March 5, 2026

This week saw the outbreak of war in Iran, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified to Congress before she was ousted.

Roll Call

Kristi Noem Refuses to Retract 'Domestic Terrorist' Comments About Alex Pretti and Renee Good at Senate Hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declined to retract her earlier characterization of Alex Pretti and Renee Good as engaging in "domestic terrorism" during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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DHS is a ‘disaster’ under Kristi Noem. Even Republicans can’t convince her to care

ANALYSIS: Thom Tillis compared Kristi Noem’s tenure to the time she killed a 14-month-old dog and chalked it up to a leadership lesson, Alex Woodward writes as the Homeland Security Secretary returns to Congress

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem Says Democrats Are Hindering 'Safe and Successful World Cup' With DHS Funding Blockade

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that Democrats are undermining preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by blocking DHS funding amid a broader dispute over immigration enforcement.

Latin Times

Tillis threatens nominee holds over immigration data request

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to place a hold on additional nominees if he doesn't get data he requested from DHS.

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Senate Judiciary advances child online safety measures

Package would address sentencing guidelines for child sexual abuse material, threats to distribute and coercion schemes.

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A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines. Historically, these often low-key events have been the sorts of things you catch only on C-SPAN – procedural, polite and largely ignored outside the Beltway.

The Conversation

What is the ‘Blue Slip’ that Trump claims is stopping his nominations from getting through?

Procedure dating back to early 20th century is frustrating the president’s ability to appoint judges and U.S. attorneys

The Independent UK

FBI Spied on Republican Lawmakers Using Surveillance Powers Many Supported

Senate Judiciary Committee head reveals legislators’ communications were monitored.

Reason

Former FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges after Trump called for prosecution

Comey is accused of lying to Congress and obstruction over 2020 testimony

The Independent UK

Unusual showdown awaits Pamela Bondi at DOJ oversight hearing - Roll Call

Democrats are poised to ask Attorney General Pamela Bondi about President Donald Trump’s calls for prosecuting Sen. Adam B. Schiff and others.

Roll Call

Kash Patel Tellingly Ties James Comey's Indictment to the Legally Unrelated 'Russiagate Hoax'

The FBI director's portrayal of the case exemplifies the emptiness of his promise that there would be "no retributive actions" against the president's enemies.

Reason

James Comey indicted: How ex-FBI chief went from Hillary-gate, to Russia-gate, to facing five years prison under Trump

Comey could serve up to five years in prison if convicted

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‘Hoax!’: Donald Trump to sue over a 100-year-old rule that’s being really unfair to him

Trump does not want anyone standing in his way.

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Package of law enforcement bills spurs intraparty fight among Democrats - Roll Call

Sen. Cory Booker spars with fellow Democrats over a package of law enforcement-related measures during a Senate debate.

Latin Times

Democrats Claim DOJ Has a File With All Trump Mentions In The Epstein Files: 'Release It'

Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee claimed there is a file at the DOJ with all mentions of Trump in the Epstein files and are urging for its release

The Independent UK

The Latest: Justice Department to meet with Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell

According to a person familiar with the matter, Justice Department officials are set to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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Whistleblower's Texts Allege Ex-Trump Lawyer Bove Encouraged Lawbreaking. Now He's Up for a Judgeship.

Emil Bove, a former attorney for President Donald Trump who currently holds a top position at the Justice Department, is on the verge of a lifetime appointment as a judge, despite allegations of professional misconduct.

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Trump lawyer Bove gets 3rd Circuit backing as Democrats walk out - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended confirming DOJ official and former Trump attorney Emil Bove to a seat on the appellate court.

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‘Unprecedented’: Over 75 judges come forward as Donald Trump attempts to place his own attorney above the law

Small town lawyer's defense.

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Senate Judiciary expected to back Bove for seat on 3rd Circuit - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee appears ready to back Justice Department official Emil Bove for an appellate court seat.

Al Jazeera

Democrats publish leaked Justice Department messages on US deportation push

Senator Dick Durbin has said the messages appear to support claims that the Trump administration defied court orders.

The Independent UK

Trump’s top DOJ enforcer Emil Bove says he’s not a ‘henchman’ as he denies bombshell whistleblower claims

Pam Bondi’s chief deputy won’t deny telling prosecutors to say ‘f*** you’ to judges

Roll Call

Senate Republicans echo Trump allegations on Biden autopen use - Roll Call

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to air questions about use of the autopen in the Biden administration.

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