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Southern Poverty Law Center Report Highlights Concerns Over Extremist Influence in Government

The advocacy organization says anti-government and hate groups have expanded their influence within federal institutions, while also noting that the Justice Department is pursuing fraud-related charges against the group itself.
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Defendant Sentenced in Forced Labor Scheme Targeting Agricultural Workers
Federal Prosecutors Charge 26 Alleged Trinitarios Gang Members in Racketeering Case
Federal Contractor Agrees to $21.3 Million Settlement in Veteran Contracting Fraud Case
United States Extradites Former Ghanaian Official in International Anti-Corruption Case
Justice Department Investigates Philadelphia Police Over Concealed Carry Permit Revocations
House Panel Advances Housing and Urban Development Spending Bill on Party-Line Vote
Southern Poverty Law Center Report Highlights Concerns Over Extremist Influence in Government
American Petroleum Institute Warns Strategic Petroleum Reserve Is Near Critical Levels
Labor Department Finalizes Tougher Financial Disclosure Requirements for Unions
White House Orders Expanded Federal Campaign Against Transnational Cybercrime Networks
Bipartisan Lawmakers Seek Federal Framework for College Athlete Compensation
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Career Diplomats From Political Retaliation
Postal Service Proposes New Rules for Mail-In Ballot Deliveries
President Trump Signals Intention to End USMCA Ahead of Scheduled Trade Agreement Review
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Justice Department Investigates Philadelphia Police Over Concealed Carry Permit Revocations
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Federal Prosecutors Charge 26 Alleged Trinitarios Gang Members in Racketeering Case
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