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Trump official denies he told his justice department staff to defy court orders on immigration

Hearing to consider Emil Bove as federal appeals court judge happened hours after whistleblower claimed he suggested prosecutors ignore judges

The Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

US whistleblower accuses Trump officials of willfully ignoring court orders

Ex-Justice Department lawyer Erez Reuveni has alleged US deportation flights were ordered to depart ‘no matter what’.

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Justice Department official suggested ignoring court orders on deportations, whistleblower claims

A top Justice Department official suggested the Trump administration might have to ignore court orders as it prepared to deport Venezuelan migrants it accused of being gang members, a fired department lawyer alleged in a whistleblower complaint made public Tuesday

The Independent UK

Dubya Dubya II: Democrats see echoes of Bush Iraq War push in Trump’s Iran nukes rhetoric

“If this president wants to completely ignore the intelligence community, we are playing in dangerous ground,” one senator warned

The Independent UK

Democrats boycott hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline

Senate inquiry addressing ‘constitutional crisis’ of Biden’s cognitive decline was attended by just one Democrat

The Guardian - US

Ethics Watchdog Raises Flags Around Border Czar's Ties to Private Detention Giant

"This news raises even more questions, and the corruption concerns are too large to ignore," said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the Senate Judiciary Committee's top Democrat

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Trump Nominee Refuses to Answer If Officials Can Defy Court Orders: 'You Don't Need a Law Degree to Answer the Question'

Joseph Edlow, the president's nomination to lead the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, refused to answer Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin's question during Wednesday's hearing.

Latin Times

‘Either you’re lying, or you’re not the one making decisions’: Democratic senator blasts confused RFK Jr. during testimony

Health Secretary Kennedy repeatedly unaware of major HHS policy decisions during Senate testimony.

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Democrats fear Fetterman can’t handle stress of Senate and are looking for ways to help after bombshell report

‘Every time I see him, I’m worried about him,’ anonymous Democratic senator says of Pennsylvania colleague

The Independent UK

Anonymous pizza orders sent to judges ruling on Trump cases prompt ‘fear and intimidation’

U.S. Marshals Service is tracking threatening deliveries

The Independent UK

Trump names Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top DC federal prosecutor

Move comes after US president withdraws nomination of Ed Martin, GOP loyalist who supported January 6 pardons

The Guardian - US

Democrats are finally passing the torch in Congress to the next generation

ANALYSIS: Analysis: Democrats finally appear to be letting go of the gerontocracy and beginning to welcome a new generation, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

80-Year Old Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, To Retire After 44 Years in Congress

‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ Senator Durbin said in a statement.

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Latin Times

Who Are The Front-Runners To Replace Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin As Senate's No. 2 Democrat

Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.

Latin Times

Another Democratic Lawmaker Reportedly Plans To Retire As Generational Shift Intensifies

Rep. Jan Schakowsky has told colleagues she plans to retire at the end of her term rather than seek reelection, marking a new departure from a Democrat in Congress

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president targets diversity at US universities; Trump accuses Zelenskyy of endangering peace deal

Donald Trump signs orders that attack funding and accreditation as his administration pushes to reshape colleges – key US politics stories from 23 April

Latin Times

Full List Of Democrats Not Running For Senate Re-Election As Dick Durbin Announces It's 'Time To Pass The Torch'

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election as long-time lawmakers exit the chamber and age discourse intensifies.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s pick to run the critical DC attorney’s office has appeared on Russian state media over 150 times: report

Ed Martin reportedly appeared on RT and Sputnik from August 2016 through April 2024

The Conversation

What would happen if Section 230 went away? A legal expert explains the consequences of repealing ‘the law that built the internet’

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political lightning rod in recent years. The law shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content while allowing moderation in good faith.

The Guardian - US

Ukrainians who fled war fear deportation under Trump: ‘I am young, I want to live’

After taking office Trump barred those already in the US from renewing their two-year work permits and deportation protections

The Independent UK

Far-right podcaster who hosted Kash Patel eight times says he wants a ‘final solution’ to rid US of Jewish people

‘Our country is not being put first,’ host Stew Peters said, before calling Trump’s administration ‘the most anti-American administration of all time’

Salon

JB Pritzker is getting pissed off

A billionaire heir to a hotel fortune, the Democratic governor is striking a combative, populist-inflected tone

International Business Times

US Democrats Fume As Some In Party Cave To Trump On Spending Bill

Anger was rising in the Democratic ranks Saturday after the party's top US senator led a band of lawmakers in reluctant support of a Republican measure that prevented a government shutdown.

The Guardian - US

‘Dummies for Putin’: Democrats defend Zelenskyy after ‘shameful’ Trump meeting

Ukrainian leader abruptly left White House after being publicly berated by US president in Russia ceasefire talks

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