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Trump deploys 20 military JAG lawyers to prosecute civilian crimes in Washington, the first such move since a World War II military tribunal.
Today’s GovBrief News
Pennsylvania rejects Justice Dept request for voter list with Social Security and driver’s license data as Trump officials intensify scrutiny.
Kennedy Center eliminates dance programming team after union organizers fired and top producers resign under Trump’s takeover.
Bluesky becomes first platform to quit Mississippi with state’s new age verification law upheld by Supreme Court.
Pentagon asks civilian employees to take temporary reassignments with ICE and CBP under Hegseth order boosting Trump’s border enforcement.
DOJ turns over first batch of Epstein files to House Oversight panel after subpoena, with more disclosures expected.
Trump claims Intel gave US a 10% stake worth $10B after he pressured CEO Lip-Bu Tan to keep his job, tying it to CHIPS Act leverage.
Hegseth fires Defense Intelligence Agency chief Jeffrey Kruse along with top Navy and NSA officers after Iran strike assessment angered Trump.
Alaska medical board advances rule to punish doctors providing gender-affirming care to minors as GOP board member resigns to run for governor.
Texas Senate approves Republican-drawn congressional map giving Trump’s party up to 5 more seats as Democrats vow legal challenges.
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