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Trump Defends DOJ Probe Amid GOP Criticism, Wind Project Resumes

1/14/2026

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Trump Defends DOJ

President Donald Trump defended the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, claiming it has conservative support.
He criticized Powell's management of the Fed and said renovations could have been done for less.
GOP lawmakers, Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, accused the DOJ of acting on White House orders.
A federal court ruling allowed Revolution Wind project to resume construction, countering Trump's efforts to halt offshore wind.

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Rudd Resigns Early

Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the U.S., will depart early amid tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump after he called him "the most destructive president in history."
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong praised Rudd's contributions to U.S.-Australia relations.
Rudd will take a leadership role at the Asia Society, focusing on U.S.-China relations.
The early resignation highlights the impact of his past remarks on his diplomatic tenure.

History

Historical Context

The Revolution Wind project, initiated in 2011 and approved in 2023, represents a pivotal shift in U.S. renewable energy policy. In 2021, the Biden administration set a goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030, contrasting sharply with the Trump administration's efforts to halt such developments. This project, expected to power 350,000 homes, highlights the judiciary's influence on energy policy amid ongoing political divides.

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Trump Defends DOJ

President Donald Trump defended the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, claiming it has conservative support.
He criticized Powell's management of the Fed and said renovations could have been done for less.
GOP lawmakers, Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, accused the DOJ of acting on White House orders.
A federal court ruling allowed Revolution Wind project to resume construction, countering Trump's efforts to halt offshore wind.

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