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WATCH: Notorious CIA traitor Aldrich Ames dies in federal prison
ABC News
Aldrich Ames, the former CIA agent turned Russian asset, died in a federal prison in Maryland, according to a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson. He was 84.
Jan 8, 2026, 4:33 AM
FCC Boss Brendan Carr Showcases How He’s A Shameless Liar And Opportunist In Testimony Before Congress
Karl Bode, Techdirt
FCC boss Brendan Carr was dragged before Congress this week for some light questioning about his repeated, often-illegal abuses of FCC power. It was the first time the FCC has had to appear before Congress in five years, and the questioning, unsurprisingly, m…
Dec 18, 2025, 6:49 PM
Watch live: US Senate vote to appoint Jared Isaacman as head of NASA today
jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com
The U.S. Senate will hold its second hearing to consider billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief on Wednesday (Dec. 3), and you can watch the action live.
Dec 8, 2025, 6:00 PM
Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?
BBC News
And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”?
Dec 3, 2025, 6:45 PM
NASA’s Next Chief, Jared Isaacman, Gives Answers in Senate Grilling
Dan Vergano, Scientific American
Jared Isaacman—the presumptive next leader of NASA—answered questions about his plans for the future of U.S. space exploration on Wednesday
Dec 3, 2025, 6:30 PM
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
Jess Weatherbed, The Verge
President Donald Trump has once again picked tech billionaire Jared Isaacman to be the next NASA Administrator, five months after pulling the initial nomination he made last year. Isaacman, an Elon Musk ally and commercial astronaut who has travelled into orb…
Nov 5, 2025, 10:47 AM
Trump and Zelenskyy to meet. And, John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified info
Brittney Melton, NPR
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump meet today to discuss Ukraine's request for long-range missiles. And, John Bolton indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
Oct 17, 2025, 11:31 AM
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Jack Hobbs, Irishstar.com
'Creepy' flirty comment to Bondi... (First column, 7th story, link) Related stories:Trump 'fires' Fed board member Lisa Cook... SHE SUES THE DON... DEVELOPING... 'Uncharted Waters': President's Attempt to Take Charge of Fed... The Don…
Aug 26, 2025, 7:49 PM
Dan Bongino Might Quit FBI as ‘Epstein Files’ Scandal Boils Over: Reports
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
One source told Axios "he ain't coming back."
Jul 11, 2025, 8:10 PM
Padilla pushes back against Noem's claim he barged into news conference
Ivan Pereira, ABC News
California Sen. Alex Padilla continued to defend himself Friday and refute the claims that he crashed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference.
Jun 13, 2025, 5:26 PM
Noem Announces Military Will ‘Liberate’ LA From Democracy, Then Watches Security Throw Senator To Ground
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
Editor’s Note: As I was getting this article ready to publish, a judge granted California a Temporary Restraining Order against the deployment of the National Guard. We’ll have a separate write up of that later. When the Secretary of Homeland Security announc…
Jun 13, 2025, 2:13 AM
DHS vows immigration raids will continue as resistance mounts
Adrian Florido, NPR
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration will continue to build up its deportation operation in Los Angeles. Nationwide protests are planned for this weekend.
Jun 13, 2025, 12:35 AM
Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Event in L.A., Slammed to Ground and Handcuffed
Nik Popli, Time
Padilla was shoved face-down in a hallway, handcuffed, and temporarily detained.
Jun 12, 2025, 7:24 PM
The Trump admin is struggling to hire staff for this key official
Adam Bass, MassLive.com
The search for new hires has been difficult, as three people have already turned down potential positions to work for the official.
Jun 10, 2025, 3:37 PM
Trump Pushes for Immigration Crackdown in Cabinet Meeting
Jane Smith, Fox News
During a cabinet meeting, President Trump emphasized a hardline stance on immigration, vowing to deport criminals and secure the border, as protests erupted nationwide.
Jun 8, 2025, 3:30 PM
Trump’s Cabinet Meeting Focuses on Border Security
David Cohen, Politico
In a June 8 cabinet meeting, Trump outlined plans to strengthen border security, linking immigration raids to national safety amid growing protests.
Jun 8, 2025, 2:30 PM
Nominee Drama: Jared Isaacman's Abrupt Exit As NASA Administrator Pick
Devdiscourse
The White House withdrew Jared Isaacman, a Musk ally, as its nominee for NASA administrator, with President Trump set to announce a new candidate. Involved in a controversial shift in focus towards Mars, Isaacman's removal left many in the space industry surprised and Musk reportedly disappointed.
May 31, 2025, 11:53 PM
White House to announce new NASA chief candidate
CP24 Toronto
The White House said Saturday it will announce a replacement candidate to serve as U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to lead NASA, indicating it will withdraw the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman.
May 31, 2025, 10:18 PM
White House Set to Announce New NASA Administrator Nominee
Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new nominee for NASA administrator after withdrawing support for the initial choice, Jared Isaacman. The White House has emphasized the importance of the nominee aligning with President Trump's America First agenda, with further details to follow.
May 31, 2025, 7:48 PM
'They did not know': Trump reportedly blindsided his own team - and left them 'scrambling'
Raw Story
While media reports were going around about Donald Trump ousting his national security adviser, there was reportedly "behind-the-scenes" confusion about who would take over the role.CNN White House reporter Alayna Treene said on Saturday that she was told by people inside the White House that "they ...
May 3, 2025, 11:59 PM
Trump nominates Mike Waltz for UN envoy in national security team switch-up
BreakingNews.ie
The president has said that Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, will replace Mr Waltz as acting adviser.
Apr 30, 2025, 11:00 PM
Turbulence at the Pentagon: Hegseth's Chaotic Reign
Devdiscourse
Pete Hegseth, U.S. defense secretary, faces turmoil at the Pentagon with accusations of leaking sensitive information. Former loyal aides are dismissed amid a controversial shake-up to implement Trump's agenda. Critics argue that Hegseth's actions create chaos, while the White House continues to support him.
Apr 21, 2025, 10:55 PM
Trump's High-Impact Picks for Key Administration Roles
Devdiscourse
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a series of notable appointments for his cabinet and other top roles, focusing on key areas including defense, intelligence, and health. These selections include notable figures such as Marco Rubio, Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Hegseth, highlighting policy directions and political alignments.
Nov 14, 2024, 11:43 PM
Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks
The Hill
President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), while at the same time demanding they give him more power by easing recess appointments. His dual calls essentially demand loyalty from GOP senators to…
Nov 14, 2024, 11:36 PM