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Low marks across the board on the government shutdown, per new CBS News polling

The FBI is weighing an arrest and perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to help, sources say The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.

ALERT: The FBI is weighing an arrest and perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to help, sources say

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Resignation letter from ousted longtime federal prosecutor in Eastern District of Virginia

It issues a scathing rebuke of Justice Dept leadership:

"The leadership is more concerned with punishing the President's perceived enemies than they are with protecting our national security"

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ALERT: DC watchdog group Public Citizen files 7 more Hatch Act complaints against Trump Administration for partisan messages on government websites during shutdown

New complaints against CDC, Dept of Justice, FDA, HHS, Office of Management & Budget, USDA and White House

CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market and concerns about AI's impact Prices are reported by Americans as still rising, and many think AI will lead to fewer jobs.

CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market and concerns about AI's impact

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NEW: Watchdog group Public Citizen files Hatch Act complaint against US Small Business Administration for public message blaming "Senate Democrats" for government shutdown

Here it is:
www.citizen.org/wp-content/u...

At least 170 U.S. hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse. Hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of significant flooding, and climate experts warn that the Trump administration's cuts leave the nation less prepared.

At least 170 U.S. hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse.

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FLASH: Supreme Court issues order specifying it'll hear arguments in January on Trump's effort to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Federal judge, appointed by Reagan, in 161-page opinion today in deportation matter:

"There’s the issue of masks... To us, masks are associated with cowardly desperados and the despised Ku Klux Klan. In all our history we have never tolerated an armed masked secret police"

This is quite a banner on the official website of the U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development

Senate Democrats press DOJ to end taxpayer reimbursements of Jan. 6 rioters A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.

ALERT: Group of Democratic senators is pressing the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.

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Senate Democrats press DOJ to end taxpayer reimbursements of Jan. 6 rioters A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.

ALERT: Group of Democratic senators is pressing the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.

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Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at Voice of America's parent agency A U.S. district judge in D.C. ruled that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees.

Loss in court for Trump Admin.

Judge suspends administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at Voice of America's parent agency

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Meanwhile, another Jan 6 defendant today asked for the court to order a reimbursement of the restitution he paid after his jury conviction

If approved, this motion would shift more of the burden to taxpayers, to pay for the repairs and cleanup

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Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.

Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows

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Amid an ongoing wave of conspiracy theories and bogus claims about Jan 6, I’ll note this from our reporting:

Rioters made all kinds of claims and defenses in court … and jurors convicted 100% of the defendants who went to trial

100%

"Unacceptable": ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to the ground An ICE officer who was captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been relieved of his duties.

ALERT: ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to the ground

www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...

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"This is an escalation in the President's plan to get retribution against his political opponents"

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Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill's military record to ally of her opponent in N.J. governor's race The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."

Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill's military record to ally of her opponent in N.J. governor's race

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) told reporters this about the decisive 218th signature for House discharge petition seeking to force release of Epstein case files:

"The House leaders and some of the powers that be in DC are in full panic right now"

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Justice Dept asks for judge for another delay in civil case of the plaque honoring January 6th police officer heroes

Lawsuit from officers seeks court order requiring the plaque to be hung at Capitol, as required under law

Justice Dept says it wants 3 more weeks to respond

Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.

Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise

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The purge inside the Justice Dept metastasizes ===>

THE DAY AHEAD:

The purge inside the Justice Dept metastasizes ===>

Sen Chris Murphy (D-CT), speaking to ABC, references Jan 6 when discussing turmoil in Justice Dept

“If you are a friend of the President, a loyalist to the President, you can get away with nearly anything… including beating the hell out of police officers”

Newsom signs bills, including one barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California Other bills also enhance protections for children at schools, hospitals.

Gov Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signs bills, including one barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California

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