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The week in U.S. Politics

Immigration enforcement funding locks in Trump’s agenda

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Week’s Recap

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Jun 8 - Jun 12across 4 daysImpact

Intelligence Leadership Crisis Deepens

Trump’s effort to shrink and restructure the intelligence office triggered opposition to Bill Pulte, disrupted Section 702 renewal, and led to Jay Clayton’s nomination as a replacement. The turnover intensified questions about intelligence experience, oversight, and the direction of the national-security system.

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8 MonTrump’s agenda meets institutional tests as midterms take shape11 stories9 TueTrump’s enforcement agenda advances, but courts impose limits8 stories10 WedTrump expands enforcement power while reshaping federal oversight9 stories11 ThuIntelligence turmoil collides with inflation and surveillance deadlines8 stories12 FriTrump’s control agenda expands as courts impose limits8 stories13 SatTrump’s Influence Meets Resistance From Courts and Institutions7 stories14 SunTrump pairs an opaque Iran deal with presidential spectacle9 stories