Trump aides texted war plans in group chat report
Top national security officials including Defense Secretary Hegseth and officials such as VP Vance, Sec of State Rubio, and Tulsi Gabbard discussed forthcoming Yemen strikes in a Signal chat with The Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg. The NSC says the thread appears authentic, while critics call for a full investigation.
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Court panel divided over deportation of Venezuelan migrants
A U S appeals court panel heard arguments over lifting a March 15 order blocking deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. Judges split on whether to allow removals and on where challenges should be heard as the administration defends the wartime statute.
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Judge blocks DOGE data access in federal policy case
A Maryland federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing private data at the Education Department, Treasury, and Office of Personnel Management. Led by the American Federation of Teachers, unions allege privacy law violations for granting DOGE access to millions of records without consent. The ruling extends earlier TRO and finds likely legal violations and insufficient justification.
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Trump seeks halt to mass federal firings ruling
The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to pause a ruling that would reinstate more than 16,000 probationary federal workers let go in mass downsizing. A California judge ordered reinstatement as litigation proceeds, arguing firings violated federal law.
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Espionage fears rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands
Washington analysts warn that massive federal staff exodus under Trump and Musk heightens risk of espionage. With DOGE sweeping agencies, adversaries in Russia China and criminal networks may recruit insiders as tens of thousands leave in weeks. Experts cite potential access to sensitive data and systems.
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