Democrats alarmed over DOJ's $1.776B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund |
Numerous Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new “anti-weaponization” fund, with a group of House Democrats even filing suit to block its creation.
Earlier Monday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the $1.776 billion fund as part of a settlement agreement in President Trump’s since-withdrawn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion in January over an agency contractor leaking his tax return information to news outlets.
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Judge bars Georgia judicial panel’s disclosure of Supreme Court candidates’ misconduct allegations
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A federal judge in Georgia barred a state judicial committee from publicly commenting on judicial conduct rule violations the panel says two Democratic-backed state Supreme Court candidates committed ahead of Tuesday’s election.
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3 killed in shooting at San Diego mosque, 2 suspects found dead
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Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the county’s largest mosque. Two suspects in the shooting were found dead, police confirmed.
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Trump approval rating hits second-term low in new polling
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President Trump’s approval rating dipped to a second-term low in the latest New York Times/Siena poll published Monday.
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Hegseth stumps for Massie challenger in stark break from Pentagon norms
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail on Monday to help former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in his bid to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a GOP primary, a highly unusual move for any head of the Pentagon.
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Republicans trail Democrats by double digits on generic congressional ballot: Survey
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A new poll shows Republicans trailing Democrats by double digits on a generic congressional ballot.
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Republicans trail Democrats by double digits on generic congressional ballot: Survey
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A new poll shows Republicans trailing Democrats by double digits on a generic congressional ballot.
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Trump planning to build helipad at White House for new Marine One: Reports
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President Trump is planning to build a helipad at the White House for the new Marine One helicopter, according to multiple reports.
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Vance swings through newly-redrawn Missouri district in GOP’s favor
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vice President Vance hit the campaign trail in a newly drawn, GOP-friendly congressional district on Monday which has a high chance to hand Republicans an additional House seat in November.
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Psychedelic Treatment: What If the Breakthrough Was Already Here
Tuesday, May 19, 8 am - 10 am ET
Mental illness costs the U.S. economy more than $280 billion annually, drives veteran suicide rates, and places mounting strain on everything from emergency rooms to the workforce. On May 19, join The Hill, in partnership with Definium Therapeutics, for a timely mental health policy forum. Speaker highlights:
Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) - Dr. Michael Davis, Deputy Center Director, Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
John Eaton, Vice President, Complex Care, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Mary Giliberti, Chief Public Policy Officer, Mental Health America
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