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Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski

The details of the inquiry remain unclear, but it is one of the rare instances in which a Trump ally or appointee has been investigated for potential wrongdoing during the president’s second term.

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Corey Lewandowski, who served as President Trump’s first campaign manager a decade ago, worked closely with Kristi Noem, the former homeland security secretary.

The Brief, Messy Political Career of Paolo Zampolli, a Trump Ally

22 October 2026 at 15:15
He had an unlikely rise, from modeling agent to presidential special envoy. After his firing, he was unrepentant: “I need to make money.”

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Paolo Zampolli at his Milan apartment in 2024. President Trump fired him from his administration this month.

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

22 October 2026 at 03:43
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

© Pool photo by Robin Buckson

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and former Representative Mike Rogers are facing off in Michigan in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races.

Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud

The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

California voters casting ballots last November in a statewide special election.
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