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AI deepfakes bill advanced by Senate Judiciary Committee

Unauthorized deepfake images generated by artificial intelligence would need to be removed from online platforms if they weren’t licensed by the person portrayed, under a bill the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced on Thursday. The bill, which was approved by voice vote, would give individuals an intellectual property right to their…

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Cornyn, Tillis could create ‘wild card situation’ on Judiciary

Sen. John Cornyn’s loss to Trump-backed Ken Paxton in a primary last week means the Senate Judiciary Committee will have two Republican members who may feel less obligated to stick with President Donald Trump. Cornyn, R-Texas, joins Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., as Judiciary Committee members no longer facing reelection. Tillis…

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Funds to combat child exploitation added to reconciliation bill

The Homeland Security Department would get a new influx of funding to investigate child exploitation cases, including to identify victims of sexual abuse material online, under the GOP budget reconciliation bill. The $108.5 million added in a substitute amendment Tuesday would support hiring additional investigators and forensic analysts within the department.…

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Social media CEOs called to Senate Judiciary hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee has called on the executives of major social media companies to testify before the panel next month regarding child online safety. Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, sent letters to the heads of Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok earlier this month seeking attendance at a hearing on…

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South Carolina Republicans defy Trump’s demands for redistricting

Republican leader acknowledges ‘likely consequences’ for resisting US president’s demands to redraw map

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Senate Republicans propose package including $1bn that could go to Trump ballroom

New immigration enforcement package could fund security of $400m ‘East Wing modernization project’

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Reconciliation bill text would fund ICE, CBP, ballroom security

Two Republican-led Senate committees late Monday released legislative text to flesh out a roughly $70 billion reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement agencies at the Department of Homeland Security through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The Senate Judiciary Committee text shows that panel’s piece of the package would…

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MAGA lawmaker dismisses Kash Patel scandal: ‘I’ve seen plenty of guys drink and have fun’

Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick defends FBI director over accusations of excessive drinking: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job in a negative way, I’m cool’

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Kristi Noem's Lies About DHS Shootings Don't Seem To Have Figured in Trump's Decision To Fire Her

The president himself portrayed Renée Good and Alex Pretti as would-be murderers, and he did not seem troubled by the homeland security secretary's slander of them.

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Photos of the week | February 27-March 5, 2026

This week saw the outbreak of war in Iran, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified to Congress before she was ousted.

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Kristi Noem Refuses to Retract 'Domestic Terrorist' Comments About Alex Pretti and Renee Good at Senate Hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declined to retract her earlier characterization of Alex Pretti and Renee Good as engaging in "domestic terrorism" during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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DHS is a ‘disaster’ under Kristi Noem. Even Republicans can’t convince her to care

ANALYSIS: Thom Tillis compared Kristi Noem’s tenure to the time she killed a 14-month-old dog and chalked it up to a leadership lesson, Alex Woodward writes as the Homeland Security Secretary returns to Congress

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem Says Democrats Are Hindering 'Safe and Successful World Cup' With DHS Funding Blockade

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that Democrats are undermining preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by blocking DHS funding amid a broader dispute over immigration enforcement.

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Tillis threatens nominee holds over immigration data request

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to place a hold on additional nominees if he doesn't get data he requested from DHS.

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Senate Judiciary advances child online safety measures

Package would address sentencing guidelines for child sexual abuse material, threats to distribute and coercion schemes.

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A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines. Historically, these often low-key events have been the sorts of things you catch only on C-SPAN – procedural, polite and largely ignored outside the Beltway.

The Independent UK

What is the ‘Blue Slip’ that Trump claims is stopping his nominations from getting through?

Procedure dating back to early 20th century is frustrating the president’s ability to appoint judges and U.S. attorneys

Reason

FBI Spied on Republican Lawmakers Using Surveillance Powers Many Supported

Senate Judiciary Committee head reveals legislators’ communications were monitored.

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Former FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges after Trump called for prosecution

Comey is accused of lying to Congress and obstruction over 2020 testimony

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Unusual showdown awaits Pamela Bondi at DOJ oversight hearing - Roll Call

Democrats are poised to ask Attorney General Pamela Bondi about President Donald Trump’s calls for prosecuting Sen. Adam B. Schiff and others.

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Kash Patel Tellingly Ties James Comey's Indictment to the Legally Unrelated 'Russiagate Hoax'

The FBI director's portrayal of the case exemplifies the emptiness of his promise that there would be "no retributive actions" against the president's enemies.

The Independent UK

James Comey indicted: How ex-FBI chief went from Hillary-gate, to Russia-gate, to facing five years prison under Trump

Comey could serve up to five years in prison if convicted

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‘Hoax!’: Donald Trump to sue over a 100-year-old rule that’s being really unfair to him

Trump does not want anyone standing in his way.

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Package of law enforcement bills spurs intraparty fight among Democrats - Roll Call

Sen. Cory Booker spars with fellow Democrats over a package of law enforcement-related measures during a Senate debate.

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Democrats Claim DOJ Has a File With All Trump Mentions In The Epstein Files: 'Release It'

Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee claimed there is a file at the DOJ with all mentions of Trump in the Epstein files and are urging for its release

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