Merrick Garland decries threats to feds, vows to keep DOJ above politics
Washington (Politico): Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed that the Justice Department won’t be cowed by what he called “an unprecedented spike” in threats aimed at prosecutors, FBI agents and other investigators.
Azerbaijan launches bid to join Brics after Putin visit
(Politico) The Brics group of emerging economies could soon have a new member, with Azerbaijan having announced its intention to sign up to the club.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to gain traction amid unification on both sides
Washington (Politico): Former President Donald Trump has solidified Republican support in the wake of an assassination attempt and unity-building national convention, while Vice President Kamala Harris has seamlessly stepped into the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy.
Guess how much border crossing numbers plummeted after Biden put in a new policy
Washington (POLITICO): The number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has plummeted 40 percent since President Joe Biden clamped down on asylum earlier this month, administration officials said Wednesday.
