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Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.Pirro, who joined Fox News in 2006, cohosts the network’s show “The Five” on weekday evenings. She was elected as a judge in New York’s Westchester County Court in 1990 before serving three terms as the county’s elected district attorney.
Trump tapped Pirro to at least temporarily lead the nation’s largest U.S. Attorney’s office after pulling his nomination of conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. for the position earlier Thursday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was naming Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., but didn’t indicate whether he would nominate her for the Senate-confirmed position on a more permanent basis.
“Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York. She is in a class by herself,” Trump wrote.
Trump withdrew Martin from consideration after a key Republican senator said he could not support Martin for the job due to his defense of rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Trump to unveil Medicare drug pricing plan after teasing "earth-shattering" announcement
President Trump will introduce a "most favored nation" plan aimed at cutting Medicare drug prices by linking them to the prices of medication abroad, sources told CBS News.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries
President Donald Trump's administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to end humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from four countries, setting them up for potential deportation.
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Alabama ‘purposely’ diluted Black votes with congressional plan, court finds | CNN Politics
A federal court ruled Thursday that Alabama engaged in intentional discrimination when it refused to draw a congressional plan with a second Black majority district after courts, including the Supreme Court, repeatedly rejected maps with just one such district.
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Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order
The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify.
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Democrats slam DHS secretary as Noem says Abrego Garcia 'not coming back' to US
Senate Democrats sparred with Kristi Noem over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be returned to the U.S., as well as the Department of Homeland Security's spending.
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Robert Prevost named Pope Leo XIV
Robert Prevost had a prominence going into the conclave that few other cardinals had.
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What’s happening between India and Pakistan?
The recent violence between India and Pakistan marks a major resurgence in the fight over the long-disputed region of Kashmir. CBC’s Salimah Shivji breaks down what triggered the current conflict.
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Chief Justice Roberts doubles down on defense of courts as SCOTUS gears up to hear key Trump cases
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts stressed the role of the federal courts in serving as a check on the "excesses of Congress or the executive."
www.foxnews.com
Analysis: Why Trump isn’t leading an emergency effort to ease the India-Pakistan crisis | CNN Politics
The violent crisis between India and Pakistan is exactly the kind of international emergency that would once have prompted a full-on US diplomatic drive to cool tempers and head off a wider war.
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Reports of Trump deportation plans highlight abuse of migrants in Libya
Experts, human rights workers and lawyers criticized reports of plans to deport migrants from the U.S. to Libya.
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Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV, calls his election 'a great honor' for the United States
President Donald Trump said the selection of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be pope is "a great honor" for the U.S., noting he will be the first American-born pontiff.
www.foxnews.com
What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details
The Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it achieves.
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Trump's Justice Department launches criminal probe into Letitia James, multiple sources say
New York Attorney General Letitia James pursued the civil fraud case against President Trump while he was a presidential candidate.
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Trump elevates Marco Rubio as a potential successor — and as a 2028 rival to Vance
As Rubio ascends in Trump’s administration, those close to him and Vance downplay any talk of a clash between the two men, who have become close friends and ideological allies.
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Trump hails election of American pope, calls it 'great honor' for the US
President Donald Trump hailed the election of Pope Leo, calling it a "great honor" for the United States that the newest pope is American.
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US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.
Continue reading...Why immigrants, moments away from being deported to Libya, never left the US
A Filipino immigrant detained in Texas described being woken up at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday by armed guards in tactical gear, being told he was being sent to Libya, and then waiting for hours on a bus at a military base outside a military plane, his lawyer said.
The flight never took off and he was sent back to solitary confinement in the Texas facility along with the other 12 detainees, mostly from Asian countries, the immigrant’s lawyer, Johnny Sinodis, told NBC News. The immigrant requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation.
The immigrants...
Continue reading...The flight never took off and he was sent back to solitary confinement in the Texas facility along with the other 12 detainees, mostly from Asian countries, the immigrant’s lawyer, Johnny Sinodis, told NBC News. The immigrant requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation.
The immigrants...
Letitia James town hall derailed by Trump supporter’s question: ‘Will you apologize?’
A town hall being held by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday night was briefly disrupted when an apparent supporter of President Donald Trump stood up to challenge her to apologize to the president.
Though panelists mainly voiced leftist talking points throughout the night and the room primarily consisted of anti-Trump individuals, one apparent supporter of Trump stood up to ask James a question.
"My question is for Tish James. Will you apologize to President Trump for wasting millions of dollars and the state of New York for a...
Continue reading...Though panelists mainly voiced leftist talking points throughout the night and the room primarily consisted of anti-Trump individuals, one apparent supporter of Trump stood up to ask James a question.
"My question is for Tish James. Will you apologize to President Trump for wasting millions of dollars and the state of New York for a...
What Pope Leo XIV has said on social media about politics — and the Trump administration
For the first time in history, an American was chosen to lead the Catholic Church, as cardinals on Thursday selected Pope Leo XIV — or Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native — as the new pontiff.
The surprise move comes at a time of political tension in the U.S. Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV might take on controversial issues may come from his activity on social media over the past several years.
As a cardinal, Prevost shared posts on X about political issues for years, including criticism of the Trump administration's stances on...
Continue reading...The surprise move comes at a time of political tension in the U.S. Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV might take on controversial issues may come from his activity on social media over the past several years.
As a cardinal, Prevost shared posts on X about political issues for years, including criticism of the Trump administration's stances on...
Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
President Trump has fired longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, a congressional source confirmed to CBS News.
Hayden was fired in an email Thursday from Trent Morse, deputy director of presidential personnel.
"On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately," read the email, which was obtained by CBS News. "Thank you for your service."
CBS News has reached out to the White House for comment. A Library of Congress official also confirmed...
Continue reading...Hayden was fired in an email Thursday from Trent Morse, deputy director of presidential personnel.
"On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately," read the email, which was obtained by CBS News. "Thank you for your service."
CBS News has reached out to the White House for comment. A Library of Congress official also confirmed...
Key New York Republicans reject ‘insulting' offer on ‘SALT' tax break
Their stance further complicates the task for House GOP leaders as they try to advance a massive bill for Trump's agenda through the tax-writing committee next week.
Continue reading...Department of Justice opens criminal investigation into NY AG Letitia James
The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, Fox News has learned.
A source familiar with the matter confirmed that a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia sent out subpoenas related to accusations that James misrepresented a single-family home
Continue reading...A source familiar with the matter confirmed that a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia sent out subpoenas related to accusations that James misrepresented a single-family home
Why officials are calling for a complete overhaul of the air traffic control system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a complete rebuild of the nation's air traffic control system, some of which is using 50-year-old technology. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Continue reading...Trump touts UK trade deal, but U.S. companies fear they won't survive China tariffs
President Trump celebrated a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, but sealing a deal with China was also on the president's mind. Weijia Jiang reports.
Continue reading...Pope Leo XIV voted in 2024 U.S. election — here's which primaries he's voted in
The newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, has not only cast ballots in the papal conclave, but in U.S. elections as well.
The Chicago-born pope — formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost — is registered to vote in the Chicago suburb of New Lenox, Ill., and has a mixed voting history of participating in primaries for both parties, according to voting records shared with CBS News and data from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
There is no party registration in Illinois, but to vote in a primary you have to choose a party's ballot to vote on. Prevost...
Continue reading...The Chicago-born pope — formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost — is registered to vote in the Chicago suburb of New Lenox, Ill., and has a mixed voting history of participating in primaries for both parties, according to voting records shared with CBS News and data from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
There is no party registration in Illinois, but to vote in a primary you have to choose a party's ballot to vote on. Prevost...
Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order
The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify, under a new directive issued Thursday.
Buoyed by Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban on transgender individuals in the military, the Defense Department will then begin going through medical records to identify others who haven’t come forward.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who issued the latest memo, made his views clear after the...
Continue reading...Buoyed by Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban on transgender individuals in the military, the Defense Department will then begin going through medical records to identify others who haven’t come forward.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who issued the latest memo, made his views clear after the...
Capitol Hill lawmakers react to election of first American pope: ‘Unbelievable’
Fox News caught up with several senators on Capitol Hill Thursday for their thoughts on the election of
Continue reading...Trump's first vice president urges his old boss against raising taxes on wealthy Americans
Former Vice President Mike Pence has a message for his old boss.
Pence is urging President Donald Trump, under whom he served as vice president in Trump's first administration, not to raise the tax rate on wealthy Americans.
Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the signature domestic achievement of his first White House term, is scheduled to expire this year if it's not extended by Congress.
The Trump White House and some congressional Republicans for weeks have mulled letting the tax reductions on the wealthy sunset as a way to pay for the rest of...
Continue reading...Pence is urging President Donald Trump, under whom he served as vice president in Trump's first administration, not to raise the tax rate on wealthy Americans.
Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the signature domestic achievement of his first White House term, is scheduled to expire this year if it's not extended by Congress.
The Trump White House and some congressional Republicans for weeks have mulled letting the tax reductions on the wealthy sunset as a way to pay for the rest of...
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Hails 'Great Honor' of First American Pope
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