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White House: Prisoner deal with Iran ‘is not a ransom’

The White House on Wednesday defended a deal with Iran to unfreeze billions of dollars in Iranian funds in exchange for U.S. prisoners, insisting it was not a ransom payment in the face of GOP criticism. “This is not a payment of any kind. This is not a ransom. These aren’t U.S. taxpayer dollars. And...

Maryland Democrat calls on ICE to ditch controversial sheriff’s office

Maryland Democratic Rep. David Trone is calling on federal immigration authorities to break ties with a controversial sheriff's department over allegations of systemic civil rights abuses. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Trone asked for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to terminate its 287(g) agreement with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. "Several...

DHS watchdog finds officials released 177,000 migrants into US with missing or faulty addresses

DHS' Office of Inspector General is highlighting flaws with the process of tracking and locating migrants released into the interior during the border crisis.

Garland to testify at House Judiciary Committee amid probe into DOJ’s alleged politicization

Attorney General Merrick Garland will testify next week before the House Judiciary Committee amid allegations that the federal investigation into President Biden’s son has been influenced by politics.

New Mexico governor should face federal charges for gun control power grab: former prosecutor

Former prosecutor Andy McCarthy wrote this week that New Mexico's governor could be charged under the same statute as former President Trump for suspending gun rights.

North Carolina GOP at standstill over gambling provisions, further delaying budget plan

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are furthering the delay of a two-year budget plan. The legislature is still debating whether the budget should include gambling provisions.

Romney announces he won’t seek re-election in 2024, bashes Trump and Biden

Sen. Mitt Romney said he will not seek another term in the Senate when he is up for re-election in 2024.

Top WH energy adviser’s prediction comes back to haunt as gas, oil prices skyrocket

President Biden's top energy adviser Amos Hochstein did a victory lap in May over low oil and gas prices, months before prices would surge to new heights.

Connecticut mayor, who regained office following a 7-year corruption sentence, wins party primary

Joe Ganim, the mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who had a remarkable political comeback following a 2003 corruption conviction, won a gubernatorial primary Tuesday against John Gomes.

Ex-FBI official in Trump-Russia probe who admitted to Russian oligarch scheme nearing plea deal in 2nd DC case

Charles McGonigal, who admitted to a money laundering scheme involving Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, requests more time in the Washington, D.C., case.

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