Cotton calls on IRS to pull Muslim advocacy group’s nonprofit status
Sen. Tom Cotton is calling on the IRS to investigate the Council on American-Islamic Relations and possibly strip the organization of its nonprofit status over alleged terror ties.
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Illegal immigrant Chinese national tried stealing sensitive AI microchips, DOJ says
Justice Department charges two Chinese nationals, including illegal alien, with violating export laws by shipping sensitive AI microchips to China.
FBI urged to locate or arrest Texas Democrats who fled state to stall redistricting vote
Sen. Cornyn requests federal investigation into Texas House members who left state to avoid legislative duties, citing potential bribery and criminal acts.
Gargantuan ‘bird cemeteries’ in Burgum’s crosshairs as DOI looks to curb green wind projects
New Interior Department order scrutinizes massive wind and solar energy projects that Trump calls "bird cemeteries" for their environmental impact and reliability.
US crime dropped widely in 2024, FBI says — with some notable caveats
U.S. crime rates declined significantly across major categories in 2024 according to FBI data, with property crime down 8% and motor vehicle theft dropping 18% from 2023.
Democrats’ chair vows to fight ‘tooth and nail’ to stop Trump, Republicans, in redistricting battle
Democratic Party leaders pledge aggressive response to Republican redistricting push ahead of 2026 midterms as both parties battle for House control.
Key aide in IRS’ Tea Party targeting controversy put on leave after allegations of new anti-GOP effort
Former Lois Lerner deputy Holly Paz put on administrative leave as Republicans raise concerns about IRS targeting of pass-through entities and Main Street businesses.
Ghislaine Maxwell opposes court unsealing her grand jury transcripts
Maxwell's attorneys wrote in court papers that the unsealing would jeopardize her appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing against releasing the jury transcripts.
Replace cops with social workers, ‘transit ambassadors’ on some 911 calls: Mamdani
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani defends public safety plan calling for mental health teams, other civilians to handle certain 911 calls as alternative to hiring more NYPD officers.
Supreme Court orders new arguments in pivotal elections case
Louisiana's congressional map creating second majority-Black district faces Supreme Court review for potential illegal racial gerrymandering ahead of 2026 midterms.