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- Trump and Vance to address Republican National Committee convention in Dallas
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President Trump has contributed $10 million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, which is closely contested against Democrat James Talarico. The funds will support negative and positive ad campaigns aimed at both candidates.
Former President Trump is due to address the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention in Dallas on Wednesday, aiming to energise party members ahead of the November elections. Key speakers include Vice President JD Vance and other prominent Republican figures, with additional names expected to be announced.
The FBI is utilising artificial intelligence to enhance threat identification and crime prevention efforts against transnational criminal organisations and drug cartels, according to Deputy Director Christopher Raia. AI has reportedly streamlined response times from tips to action, significantly reducing operational delays.
Senate Republicans have postponed a vote on a $72 billion reconciliation package for the Department of Homeland Security, primarily due to concerns regarding the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. GOP senators plan to strip funding for Secret Service security tied to a White House ballroom.
Reckoning Action, an advocacy organisation established by Cheyenne Hunt, is addressing misogyny and gender bias in the United States. Nancy Cordes has reported on the group’s initiatives aimed at fostering awareness and driving change regarding these social issues.
The Trump administration has appointed over 80 new immigration judges in a move to expedite deportation cases, marking the largest class in the Justice Department’s history. The judges, primarily with backgrounds in ICE or military service, are part of an effort to reform the immigration court system amid a significant backlog of cases.
Two law enforcement officers have filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia to challenge the legality of a newly established $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” The fund was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump, aiming to address claims of weaponisation against individuals.
A federal judge has mandated White House staff, including chief of staff Susie Wiles and deputy chief Stephen Miller, to preserve presidential records under the Presidential Records Act. The preliminary injunction takes effect on 26 May and follows a lawsuit from historical and oversight groups challenging a recent Justice Department opinion.
Texas Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo faces significant backlash for social media comments suggesting the conversion of an immigration detention centre into a prison for “American Zionists.” Accusations of antisemitism have emerged from both parties, with claims that conservative funding may be influencing her campaign ahead of the primary against Johnny Garcia.
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