HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - Caught on Camera

Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. Trump on Thursday afternoon…

Roll Call · Jun 11

Trump taps former SEC chair to be his head of National Intelligence after Congress rejects Bill Pulte

Congressional Republicans, unenthusiastic about Pulte’s elevation to DNI, were unable to extend FISA legislation without Democratic votes

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Trump nominates Jay Clayton as top US intelligence official after pushback on Bill Pulte

US president had faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte

The Guardian - US · Jun 11

Judge blocks ICE arrests in immigration courts after agency falsely said agents could

Officers in NYC immigration courthouses can’t grab people in hallways after officials quietly admit policy mistake

The Independent UK · May 19

Pakistani national among 3 arrested in US for attempting to smuggle 89 firearms into Canada

Three men, including a Pakistani national, face serious charges in the US for attempting to smuggle 89 firearms, many reportedly stolen, into Canada. Authorities apprehended the trio during a traffic stop, uncovering a significant cache of weapons. The accused are now detained, facing lengthy prison sentences for their alleged involvement…

The Times of India · May 10

Federal prosecutors back release of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note

Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, writes to judge arguing there is no longer any need to keep the letter secret

The Independent UK · May 5

U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

This appears to be the first prosecution for alleged insider trading on a prediction market.

Axios · Apr 24

ICE is cutting back on cuffing immigrants in courthouses and warrantless arrests: report

Trump administration appears to be backing off two major tactics that led to chaotic and violent scenes in his mass deportation campaign

The Independent UK · Apr 23

SantaCon had New York City fooled for years. Turns out the only person getting gifts was the founder

Santa’s little secret just got out.

We Got This Covered · Apr 16

Fired judges say Trump team purged courts and threatened disciplinary action if they didn’t deport fast enough

More than 100 judges were fired or forced out and replaced with DHS prosecutors and military lawyers since Trump took office

The Independent UK · Apr 9