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Alabama attorney general announces civil probe of Southern Poverty Law Center

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s attorney general announced a civil investigation Monday into the Southern Poverty Law Center’s fundraising practices in the wake of a federal indictment against the organization. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he has sent a subpoena to the center seeking information about its donations and payments to informants. He said he … Read more

Former Attorney General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting

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House Democrats convened a virtual call Wednesday amid an escalating national redistricting controversy that could have widespread implications on next year’s midterm elections. The call, hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, featured former Attorney General Eric Holder, chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene … Read more

Trump surgeon general pick sparks backlash, splits MAHA movement

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Steak ‘n Shake appoints chief MAHA officer Steak ‘n Shake announces its first chief MAHA officer, Michael Boes, who details the restaurant’s pivot to healthier food options, including all grass-fed beef by June 1. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s new nominee for surgeon general is exposing divisions in the … Read more

Acting attorney general says indictment against James Comey goes beyond seashell photo

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey goes beyond the Instagram post central to his case. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “This is not just about a single Instagram post,” Blanche told NBC News’ “Meet the … Read more

Republican state attorneys general join lawsuit to stop $6.2B local TV merger

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Five more states are joining a federal antitrust lawsuit aimed at stopping the blockbuster merger between Nexstar and Tegna, a corporate tie-up that would create the largest operator of local television stations in the nation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, … Read more

Trump pulls Dr. Casey Means’ nomination for surgeon general, announces replacement

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President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole Saphier, putting an end to months of speculation about whether the Senate would confirm his prior pick, Dr. Casey Means. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Saphier is listed on Memorial Sloan … Read more

Trump pulls Casey Means’ nomination as surgeon general, naming Nicole Saphier as replacement

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Washington — President Trump on Thursday said he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next U.S. surgeon general, replacing his nomination of Casey Means, whose bid has stalled in the Senate. The president announced the shuffle in a pair of posts on Truth Social. In the first, he blamed Sen. Bill Cassidy for Means’ … Read more

As Comey is indicted, Trump is said to be happy with acting Attorney General Blanche

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Blanche, who was the second in command at the DOJ under Bondi and also served as Trump’s personal lawyer, then took over. When asked recently, Trump told reporters that Blanche was doing a “fantastic job.” “He’s a great lawyer, I know that.” According to the person familiar with the discussions around the Cabinet position, the … Read more