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Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.

NEWS Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down. The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a "deep state" probe in early 2025. ---------- White House border czar Tom Homan walks toward the West Wing of the White House, on May 29. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images file Sept. 20, 2025, 3:45 PM EDT By Carol Leonnig and Ken Dilanian In an undercover operation last year, ...

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'Caught on camera': Senator says 'Pam Bondi knew' about reported 'brazen' bribery scheme

By David McAfee Published September 20, 2025 6:08 PM ET Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan is a hot topic after a blockbuster MSNBC report claimed Homan had accepted a $50,000 bribe from FBI undercover agents, and one senator says Pam Bondi and others knew about the scheme. Raw Story reported on Saturday about a MSNBC exclusive in which the outlet claimed that Homan had previously been investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. That caused U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cort ...

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California Gov. Newsom signs bill aimed at banning law enforcement from using face coverings

Updated: 11:47 AM PDT Sep 20, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed legislation that aims to make California the first state to ban most law enforcement from covering their faces while carrying out operations. Senate Bill 627, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, was in response to federal immigration raids where officers have been seen wearing masks. It would prohibit neck gaiters, ski masks and other facial coverings for local and federal officers, including immigration enfor ...

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Citing Charlie Kirk murder, Tennessee pastor demands removal of 'Hate Has No Home' signs

Posted 9:14 AM, Sep 20, 2025 A pastor, citing the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk, has called for his neighbors to take down their “Hate Has No Home Here” signs, claiming those messages endorse political violence against people like him. Yet, at the same time that he called upon his critics to tone down their rhetoric, Andrew Isker escalated his own language, angrily demanding vengeance against those he perceives to be his political enemies. "When you accuse someone of preachi ...

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Bill Maher Angrily Lashes Disney Chiefs for 'Caving' on Kimmel

Updated Sep. 20 2025 12:38PM EDT Published Sep. 20 2025 2:30AM EDT Bill Maher came out swinging against the “hypocritical” cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Friday’s episode of Real Time With Bill Maher—while also saying his fellow late-night host was wrong for what he said about Charlie Kirk. Kimmel’s show was put on indefinite hiatus on Wednesday after the host made comments about the reaction to the assassination of the right-wing activist. “The MAGA gang [is] desperately trying to c ...

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Trump Says He Hasn't Been Briefed on Russian Fighter Jets Breaching NATO Airspace: 'I'll Have To Take a Look'

Sep 19th, 2025, 7:17 pm Many hours after Russian fighter jets breached the airspace of Estonia, a NATO member, President Donald Trump indicated he had yet to be briefed on the matter. On Friday, three Russian MiG-31 jets violated Estonian airspace for about 12 minutes. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the jets were “forced to flee” after being confronted by Finnish, Italian, and Swedish fighter jets. The drama comes amid Russia’s escalating airstrikes on Ukraine, which Russia invaded i ...

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'No evidence' found yet of ties between Charlie Kirk's shooting and left-wing groups, federal officials say

The federal investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has yet to find a link between the alleged shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, and left-wing groups on which President Donald Trump and his administration have pledged to crack down after the killing, three sources familiar with the probe told NBC News. One person familiar with the federal investigation said that “thus far, there is no evidence connecting the suspect with any left-wing groups.” Following Ki ...

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Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key data report

Updated 9 hours ago - The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday postponed the release of a key annual report central to future inflation data. Why it matters: The BLS — charged with collecting critical data on employment, prices and more — did not explain the reasoning for the delay or when it might ultimately be released. There is heightened concern about the future of U.S. statistics, including the politicization and accuracy of crucial data that affects the stock market and interest r ...

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'Unbelievable': Senator scorches Trump for firing prosecutor who couldn't charge adversary

September 19, 2025 9:09PM ET Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) responded with outrage on Friday evening to the news that President Donald Trump strong-armed his own hand-picked U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Erik Siebert, into resigning — out of anger that Siebert couldn't muster the evidence to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud. "Unbelievable," Warner posted to X. "Trump has now announced he is pushing out a U.S. Attorney because he ...

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Big Tech and finance companies are telling H-1B employees to get to the US in under 24 hours

EXCLUSIVE Big Tech and finance companies are telling H-1B employees to get to the US in under 24 hours By Pranav Dixit Sep 20, 2025, 3:09 AM ET * President Donald Trump's executive order raises H-1B visa fees, affecting tech and finance workers. * The order requires a $100,000 fee for H-1B applications. * Big Tech employees were told to stay put, per employees and internal comms reviewed by Business Insider. Employees at major tech and financial companies on H-1B visas were told to stay in th ...

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Multiple shot at New Hampshire country club, police say, with one suspect in custody and another at large

10 min ago - Danya Gainor Updated 8 min ago Multiple people have been shot at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to the city’s police department. Two armed suspects fled the scene, police said — one has been captured and t ... (cnn)

Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state on Sunday

1 hr ago - Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon. The move comes after the prime minister said in July the UK would shift its position in September unless Israel met conditions in ... (BBC)

"Don't underestimate your voice": Cincinnati imam jailed by ICE released, case dropped

1 hr ago - Published September 20, 2025 10:00AM (EDT) Ayman Soliman walked the line of supporters gathered along a gray, brick wall in Cincinnati, Ohio‘s Clifton Mosque, stopping to shake each person’s hand. Just moments later, he stepped behind the p ... (Salon)

Citing Charlie Kirk murder, Tennessee pastor demands removal of 'Hate Has No Home' signs

1 hr ago - Posted 9:14 AM, Sep 20, 2025 A pastor, citing the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk, has called for his neighbors to take down their “Hate Has No Home Here” signs, claiming those messages endorse political violence against people li ... (Scripps News)

Pentagon demands journalists sign pledge not to gather certain information

2 hrs ago - The US military has issued new media restrictions demanding that journalists pledge not to gather any information – including unclassified documents – that has not been authorized for release or else risk revocation of their press passes. I ... (The Guardian)

Disney Plus Subscribers Quit in Droves Over Jimmy Kimmel Axe

2 hrs ago - Published Sep 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM EDT | Updated Sep 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM EDT Disney streaming services users are cancelling their subscriptions over the suspension of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show. Newsweek has contacted Disney via email for comment. ... (Newsweek)

Tulsi Gabbard did not alert White House before revoking 37 security clearances

2 hrs ago - Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, did not inform the White House that her office was revoking the security clearances of 37 people – including top deputies to the CIA director, John Ratcliffe – before it happened last mo ... (The Guardian)

Sacramento police arrest man in connection with shooting at local ABC affiliate news station

2 hrs ago - Authorities have arrested a suspect and are working to determine a motive after bullets zipped through the windows of a local Sacramento TV station in what city police described as a drive-by shooting on Friday afternoon. Even though the building was ... (CNN)

US federal prosecutor tapped to lead office probing Letitia James, email says

3 hrs ago - September 20, 2025 5:50 PM EDT Updated 45 mins ago WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A U.S. Justice Department lawyer who once said former President Joe Biden's administration targeted her for being conservative told colleagues in an email on Saturday ... (Reuters)

'Caught on camera': Senator says 'Pam Bondi knew' about reported 'brazen' bribery scheme

3 hrs ago - By David McAfee Published September 20, 2025 6:08 PM ET Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan is a hot topic after a blockbuster MSNBC report claimed Homan had accepted a $50,000 bribe from FBI undercover agents, and one senator says Pam Bondi and oth ... (Raw Story)

Immigrant rights activists braced for crackdown as Trump threatens to target 'leftwing' groups

3 hrs ago - Sat 20 Sep 2025 06.00 EDT Last modified on Sat 20 Sep 2025 06.59 EDT Immigrant advocacy organizations and activists are bracing for a crackdown from the federal government following threats from the Trump administration to root out and criminally pro ... (The Guardian)

'A race to the bottom': SEC's planned pullback on decades-old rules draws backlash

3 hrs ago - 09/20/2025 07:00 AM EDT Paul Atkins is laying the groundwork for a major regulatory overhaul that could tilt the balance of power between public companies and their shareholders in favor of corporate America. In his first year as Securities and Excha ... (Politico)

Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

4 hrs ago - September 20, 2025 6:00 AM ET BRUSSELS — A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe's major airports, officials said Saturday. Brussels airport reported that the attack ... (NPR)

EPA tells scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say

4 hrs ago - 9h The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered scientists in at least one of its research offices to immediately pause almost all efforts to publish research, according to two agency employees familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition o ... (msn/Washington Post)

Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.

5 hrs ago - NEWS Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down. The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a "deep state" probe in early 2025. -- ... (NBC News)

Sinclair Quietly Backs Out of Airing Charlie Kirk Special Amid Kimmel Suspension, Offers YouTube Link Instead

5 hrs ago - Sep 20th, 2025, 3:19 pm Sinclair, which owns hundreds of ABC affiliate stations, backed out of airing a remembrance of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, posting a YouTube link instead. Sinclair was one of the broadcast groups to take issue with la ... (MEDIAite)

California Gov. Newsom signs bill aimed at banning law enforcement from using face coverings

6 hrs ago - Updated: 11:47 AM PDT Sep 20, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed legislation that aims to make California the first state to ban most law enforcement from covering their faces while carrying out operations. Senate Bill 627, authored by Sen. Sc ... (KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA)

Bill Maher Angrily Lashes Disney Chiefs for 'Caving' on Kimmel

6 hrs ago - Updated Sep. 20 2025 12:38PM EDT Published Sep. 20 2025 2:30AM EDT Bill Maher came out swinging against the “hypocritical” cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Friday’s episode of Real Time With Bill Maher—while also saying his ... (Daily Beast)

Russia carries out 'massive' attack across Ukraine

6 hrs ago - At least three people have been killed and dozens of others were injured. Morgan Winsor and Jon Haworth September 20, 2025, 1:15 PM Russia carried out a “massive” attack across Ukraine Friday night into Saturday morning, using more than ... (abc news)

Charlie Kirk assassin's alleged gun was powerful, vintage and hard to trace

6 hrs ago - Sept. 20, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT In the frantic hours after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, investigators discovered a gun in a wooded area near the scene in northern Utah. The federal agents seeking to trace the weapon faced a daunting task. It was a ... (NBC News)

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