Trump Administration
Senate defeats amendment to bar Anti-Weaponization Fund
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Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic amendment on Thursday that sought to permanently prohibit the Justice Department from creating its proposed $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. The measure failed 49-50 after hours of debate. Three Republican senators joined Democrats in supporting it.
President Trump visited the Blue Course at East Potomac Golf Links on Sunday and described the historic property as dilapidated and in poor condition. He said renovations will begin September 1 with the goal of creating one of the greatest golf courses in the world.
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President Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and Marine, to serve as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move comes after months of scrutiny of the agency and follows the resignation of the previous acting director.
The U.S. Department of Justice apologized to U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose for failing to disclose a foreign murder warrant about detainee Bryan Rafael Gomez. The apology followed a DHS press release that called DuBose an 'Activist Biden Judge' for ordering Gomez's release. DOJ clarified that the judge lacked knowledge of the warrant at the time.
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The U.S. State Department is experiencing a notable increase in retirements among senior Foreign Service officers. Career diplomats report feeling unwelcome under the Trump administration, which has prioritized political appointees for ambassador roles. This has led to a shrinking Foreign Service amid limited promotion opportunities.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on Monday after a whistleblower complaint triggered an Inspector General's investigation earlier this year. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung announced her departure for a private sector position, praising her contributions to workers and labor practices. Keith Sonderling will serve as acting Secretary of Labor.
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The American Historical Association has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a Justice Department opinion that deems the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional. The historians seek to prevent the destruction of White House documents. The case stems from a recent DOJ memo arguing the 1978 law violates separation of powers.
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