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Blocked Supreme Court blocks new deportations of Venezuelans under 18th-century wartime law
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center “until further order of this court.”
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White House reveals COVID lab leak theory as 'true origins' of pandemic in flashy new website that blasts Biden, Fauci and Cuomo
COVID.gov, which previously contained information about testing, treatment and vaccination, now redirects to a website that reads, “Lab Leak: True Origins of COVID-19."
Oversight chair James Comer rips Dem reps for wanting taxpayer-funded trips to visit alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia
"If you also wish to meet with him, you can spend your own money. But I will not approve a single dime of taxpayer funds for use on the excursion...
Confidence in Democratic leadership plunges to all-time low: poll
Confidence in Democratic congressional leadership plummeted to an all-time low of 25% in a Gallup poll conducted between April 1-14 and released Thursday.
Ukraine is '90%' ready to agree to US peace proposal — now it's up to Russia: official
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to offer Moscow a "carrot" of reduced sanction and unfrozen assets, a senior Trump adviser told The Post.
Federal judge denies emergency request to block ‘imminent’ deportation flights under Alien Enemies Act
Lawyers for accused Venezuelan gang members asked Boasberg to issue a temporary restraining order requiring 30 days' notice from the Trump administration.
Senator claims margaritas were planted by El Salvador government during meeting with alleged MS-13 gangbanger
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen claimed Friday the El Salvador government set up his incongruous photo op with accused MS-13 soldier Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers who oppose him and run DC 'like a business'
The Office of Personnel Management estimates 50,000 workers will ultimately be dismissed for either poor performance or "subversion" of Trump's directives.
Trump says deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia's tattoos show that he's MS-13 as social media is flooded with theories
Speculation regarding his supposed gang-related ink went into overdrive after photos emerged online of Abrego Garcia sitting down with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen in El Salvador on Thursday.
IRS Hunter Biden whistleblower ousted as acting commissioner
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has replaced Shapley with deputy treasury secretary Michael Faulkender following a power struggle with key Trump adviser Elon Musk over the appointment.
Ford halts shipments of F-150s, other models to China to avoid tariffs
Shipments of its F-150 Raptors, Mustangs and Michigan-built Bronco SUVs as well as Kentucky-made Lincoln Navigators were reportedly halted.
Trump presser comes to quick end after young girl related to Dr. Oz faints in Oval Office
Dr. Mehmet Oz, 64, had just been sworn in as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when the incident occurred.
Kamala Harris' tentative return to politics is a DNC fundraiser where tickets start at $25K: report
The May 6 event is being billed as a discussion between Harris and DNC Chairman Ken Martin, according to the New York Times
Trump will study whether to fire Jerome Powell after accusing Fed chair of 'playing politics': adviser
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett's exchange with the press came a day after Trump ramped up a long-simmering feud with Powell.
Why top Wall Street attorney’s ‘proven track record’ makes him perfect pick for vital role
Clayton, 58, knows the money business very well. He was the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term, when Wall Street’s top cop brought nearly 3,000...
Bill Maher declares himself a 'hero' for confronting Trump during White House meeting
"Real Time" host Bill Maher said Thursday that he should be regarded as a "hero" for how he handled the White House meeting with his political foe, President Donald Trump.
Trump slams Dem senator for meeting with alleged MS-13 gang member: ‘Looked like a fool’
President Trump on Friday ripped Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen as a “joke” after he was pictured “sipping margaritas” with alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
Ex-Sanders campaign adviser knocks former boss for catering to white liberals with AOC anti-oligarchy tour
Former Bernie Sanders campaign adviser Tezlyn Figaro called out the Democratic Party for failing to adapt its messaging beyond White liberals.
Trump appoints Fox News host Mark Levin and others to lead 'revamped' Homeland Security Advisory Council
President Trump has appointed Fox News host Mark Levin and a host of others to lead his "revamped" Homeland Security Advisory Council. “I am proud to announce the formation of...
IRS workers only had to show up to work once a week in person, before Trump took over
Employees at the Internal Revenue Service only had to show up to work twice every two weeks in person before President Trump took over and canned prior federal telework policies,...
Howard Lutnick is the Trump adviser Wall Street loves to hate
The Wall Street establishment never liked Lutnick, an upstart with sharp elbows and voluble nature.