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We are continuing our coverage of the FBI search at the home and office of President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton, which a source told NBC News is part of a quote national security investigation in search of classified records. Vice President JD Vance took to X and reposted FBI Director Cash Patel's message that read quote, "No one is above the law. FBI agents on a mission." Let's bring in Democratic Congressman Eric Swallwell from California, a member of the House Judiciary and Home ...

Economic Impact of Policy - Trump's claim of booming restaurant business in DC is challenged by data showing reservation declines of 27% year-over-year immediately after his announcement, and 31% the following day [1] - Small business owners report significant losses, with one restaurant losing over $15,000 in a single night due to checkpoints deterring foot traffic [1] - A bar owner saw a $7,000 decline in sales on a Friday, describing the city as a "ghost town" under the current policies [1] Justice Department Actions - The Justice Department is accused of diverting resources from fighting terrorism, white-collar fraud, public corruption, and child sex crimes to immigration enforcement [1][2] - Allegations surface that the arrest of the mayor of Newark was ordered by Trump's personal attorney, the Deputy Attorney General [3][4] - A Trump DOJ official is investigating a Democratic Attorney General for potential mortgage fraud, leading to unusual surveillance tactics [6][7][8] Law Enforcement and Public Safety - Food delivery drivers are being arrested by federal agents, causing outrage among residents [1] - Concerns are raised that federal officers are being pulled away from high-priority assignments like counter-terrorism [2] - The Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files is criticized for being slow and piecemeal [12][13]

ICE Operations & Legal Concerns - A federal judge temporarily blocked indiscriminate ICE sweeps in the Los Angeles area due to Fourth and Fifth Amendment violations [1][2] - Concerns arise that ICE agents are arresting people based on race, accent, or work, violating constitutional principles [2] - Critics argue ICE is evolving into a secret police force, exceeding the FBI in size and power under Trump's reconciliation bill [4] - ICE's tactics, such as masked agents and unmarked vans, resemble those of authoritarian regimes, raising due process concerns [7] Accountability & Transparency - ICE agents' practice of carrying out raids in plain clothes and face coverings is criticized as a deliberate move to evade accountability [9] - Transparency is highlighted as a fundamental check on the abuse of power, contrasting with ICE's masked operations [10] - Concerns are raised about collapsing hiring standards as ICE plans to add 10,000 new agents, reminiscent of post-9/11 Border Patrol hiring spree [11] Political Targeting & Future Implications - ICE is accused of targeting individuals for political speech, such as pro-Palestinian activists, labeling them as national security threats [13] - Warnings are issued that ICE's expanded authority could be used against any group the administration considers undesirable [15] - The report suggests the normalization of ICE's tactics could lead to the suppression of dissent and political opposition [15]