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Declassified Documents Detail FBI Surveillance on Trump Family, Aide

October 7, 2026

Newly declassified records detail a 2022 FBI request. Director Wray sought Attorney General Garland's authorization. "Plasmic Echo" probed President Trump's records. Special counsel Smith led the investigation. Senior DOJ and FBI leaders approved the probe.

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Trump Administration Accelerates Somali Deportations in Minnesota

October 7, 2026

Deportation orders for Somali nationals surged in Minnesota in 2026. This marks a nearly tenfold increase from the previous year. Over 500 individuals received removal orders in Minnesota alone. Nationwide, more than 1,000 Somali asylum-seekers received deportation orders.

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DOJ Emails Reveal Internal Concerns Over School Board Investigations

October 6, 2026

Federal authorities initiated at least 25 investigations concerning parents confronting school boards in 2021. This action followed a request from the Biden administration. No parent is known to have faced domestic terrorism charges related to these protests.

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Lawmaker's Staffer Arrested by ICE, Then Freed

October 5, 2026

Federal agents detained Ho-Yin Mo, a staffer for California Assemblywoman Catherine Stefani, at a Las Vegas airport. The arrest occurred on September 17 during a targeted enforcement operation by immigration authorities. Mo, originally from Hong Kong, had legally entered the U.S. in January 2020.

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Supreme Court Blocks Mail Ballot Rule Ahead of Midterms

October 5, 2026

The Supreme Court blocked a mail ballot rule. It will not take effect before midterms. Justices denied the Trump administration's request. The rule is blocked until November 3, 2026. Justice Kavanaugh cited timing. Officials lacked time for changes. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented.

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Trump Administration Announces $90 Medicare Payments for Seniors

October 4, 2026

President Trump announced $90 payments for over 20 million seniors. These funds offset Medicare Part B costs. Payments begin in early October. Direct deposit or mail delivers funds. The Medicare Improvement Fund is the source. Not all beneficiaries qualify. Medicaid recipients are excluded.

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Ex-Congressman Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Foreign Lobbying

October 4, 2026

Former U.S. Representative David Rivera received a 10-year federal prison sentence on Friday. The conviction stems from charges related to foreign lobbying and money laundering. These activities involved a Venezuelan state oil affiliate, PDV USA. U.S.

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Pentagon Initiates Project Meridian with Tech and Policy Leaders

October 3, 2026

Secretary Hegseth launched Project Meridian. It will study future war needs. Musk, Luckey, Gingrich lead the team. They have 120 days for solutions. Hegseth announced the initiative. The DoD posted the letter. Michael, CTO, directs work. Musk owns SpaceX. Luckey founded Anduril.

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Senate Confirms Sonderling as Labor Secretary

October 3, 2026

The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor. The vote was 47-41 on Wednesday night, September 30, 2026. This confirmation occurred before lawmakers left for campaigning. Mr. Sonderling had served as acting secretary for six months.

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Texas Capitol Attack Foiled, Suspect Faces Federal Charges

October 2, 2026

Texas authorities apprehended a suspect in an alleged plot targeting the State Capitol. Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested Wednesday morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety and FBI acted on a tip. Caldera reportedly expressed intent to "shoot it up.

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