Global Politics Report Editorial
Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Scrap F.B.I. Move to Maryland
The ruling is almost certainly not the end of the lengthy fight over the F.B.I.’s future headquarters, which has lasted for years.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Court
Published: Aug. 18, 2026 at 03:15 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times