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Politics · United StatesTrump's Triumphal Arch Project Delayed Past Second Term
Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington is unlikely to be completed before the end of his potential second presidential term, according to the US Department of Justice. The project faces legal hurdles and an estimated construction timeline of over three years.
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Politics · United StatesJudge hears arguments on counting California ballots disputed by DOJ
A federal judge in Los Angeles heard arguments regarding the Justice Department's request to prevent California from counting approximately 20,000 ballots until the citizenship of the voters can be confirmed. California officials argue this is impossible and could disenfranchise legitimate voters.
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PoliticsTrump Administration Ends Legal Fight Over Student Loan Program
The Trump administration is ending its legal challenge to a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice had appealed federal judges' rulings against the administration's efforts to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Politics · United StatesCongress members ask DOJ to probe visa abuse in Chicago
Thirteen members of Congress, led by Republicans from Arizona and Texas, have asked the Department of Justice to investigate alleged visa abuse in Chicago. The group also wants an inquiry into a specific administrative law judge's ruling.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ says Kennedy Center faces collapse without Trump's name
The Department of Justice has told a federal appeals court that the Kennedy Center faces financial and physical collapse without President Trump's name on it. Court documents state a $17 million cash infusion from Trump was needed to keep its accounts afloat.
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Politics · United StatesUS judge blocks DOJ demand for Minnesota’s full voter list
A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice’s 2025 lawsuit against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, ruling the demand for the state’s voter rolls amounted to a 'fishing expedition'. The case was one of 23 similar lawsuits filed by the DOJ.
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Politics · United StatesAnti-abortion groups urge US attorney general to block abortion pill mailings
A coalition of anti-abortion groups, including Arkansas-based Family Council, has urged the US Department of Justice to halt the mailing of abortion pills, citing state laws that restrict the procedure. The letter follows Arkansas legislation prohibiting abortion except to save the mother’s life.
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