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OCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) — Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as “Alligator Alcatraz” began in the past few days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday. The flights operated by the Department of Homeland Security have transferred about 100 detainees from the immigration detention center to other countries, said DeSantis, who expects that number to increase soon. “I …

Topline The Justice Department confirmed Friday that former Trump defense attorney Alina Habba will keep serving as U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, seemingly using a little-known legal maneuver to keep her in the role after federal judges voted to replace the staunch Trump ally earlier this week—though there still could be a conflict over her authority. Alina Habba speaks to …

Facebook Tweet Email Link The House Ethics Committee found that Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “impermissibly accepted gifts” in connection with her 2021 appearance at the Met Gala, violating a House rule. The House “gift rule” prohibits lawmakers from knowingly accepting gifts, including favors, discounts, or services, with some exceptions. In a report released Friday, the committee said that Ocasio-Cortez “proactively …

President Trump answers questions at the White House on July 11. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Questions about the Epstein files keep coming. So do bits of information about President Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender who died by suicide while in prison nearly six years ago. The White …

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering removing all 16 members of a highly influential advisory committee that offers guidance about preventive health services, such as cancer screenings, HIV prevention medications or tests for osteoporosis, according to two people familiar with the plan. The United States Preventive Services Task Force is a group of independent doctors, nurses and public …

Trump repeats claim that Obama has ‘done criminal acts’  washingtonpost.com Trump says SCOTUS immunity ruling likely helps Obama in light of Gabbard, DNI findings  Fox News Immunity for me, not for thee: Trump’s flip on prosecuting former presidents  CNN Ted Cruz Admits Trump’s Fever Dream of Obama Treason Charge Is BS  The Daily Beast Will the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling protect Obama?  MSNBC News …

Friday, July 25, 2025 6:21PM Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would meet with Texas lawmakers “to push back on” a redistricting plan proposed by Republicans. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would meet Friday with Texas lawmakers “to push back on” a redistricting plan proposed by Republicans in a purported effort to help the GOP keep control of the House. In …

The one government agency that still reaches nearly every American daily — undeterred by rain, sleet, snow or even gloom of night — turns 250 on Saturday. Established in 1775, when the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as postmaster general, the postal service predates the United States itself. It was launched nearly a year before the colonies declared their …

Trump signs order allowing forced hospitalization for homeless people  Axios ENDING CRIME AND DISORDER ON AMERICA’S STREETS  The White House (.gov) Trump order shifts homelessness strategy toward enforcement  NewsNation What Trump’s order on clearing encampments, forced hospitalization means for the unhoused  PBS Washington elected leaders suggest Trump’s executive order on homelessness impractical  KOMO Source link

Ocasio-Cortez Must Pay Another $2,700 for Met Gala Dress  The New York Times House Ethics report finds AOC ‘impermissibly accepted gifts’ related to 2021 Met Gala appearance  CNN AOC broke house rules to attend ritzy Met Gala in ‘tax the rich’ dress, ordered to pay up  Fox News House ethics panel tells Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala attendance  Yahoo Home …