Democrats want to reimagine immigration enforcement. Just dont say abolish ICE.
Democrats, quiet on immigration for most of the last year, are suddenly campaigning on it. But there is worry about overreach.
Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial
The president is eying a plot of land near Memorial Bridge. The art critic who proposed the idea called for a smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.
Most of the federal government shuts down, but a quick end is in sight
The House is expected to take up a measure Monday to reopen agencies. Congress still has a fight ahead over new restrictions on immigration enforcement.
Luigi Mangione wont face death penalty in case of UnitedHealthcare CEOs killing
Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty on charges of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Pretti shooting
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanches announcement signals an apparent shift from its handling so far of shootings involving agents.
Justice Department says its releasing 3 million more documents from Epstein files
The Justice Department says it is releasing the latest batch of files related to the federal investigations of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Don Lemon arrested by federal officials in connection with church protest
Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.
Trump says U.S. will decertify Canadian-made planes, threatens 50% tariff
The president accused Canada of blocking the sale of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and said he would raise tariffs in the latest dispute to rock the once-chummy relationship.
Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is already nearly over
Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires on Sunday.
Tulsi Gabbards appearance at Fulton County FBI raid raises questions
Lawmakers called for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to explain the presence of the nations top spy at a domestic law enforcement action in Georgia.
Senate aims to vote on funding deal before shutdown deadline
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate reached an agreement late Thursday but are still working to tee up a vote.
Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax records
The case means Trump has again filed a claim for a large amount of money against the government he oversees, putting him on both sides of the potential negotiating table.
Senate pushes for Homeland Security funding deal as shutdown looms
Most of the federal government is expected to shut down beginning Saturday as Republicans and Democrats scramble to strike a deal on DHS funding.
Justice Dept. brings federal charge against man accused of attack on Rep. Omar
He faces a count alleging that he forcibly assaulted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with ... an officer and employee of the United States as Omar was performing her official duties as a member of Congress.
Handling of Pretti investigation has some prosecutors on verge of quitting
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Rene Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse.
Trumps Ukraine peace ambitions threatened by stubborn realities
Russias foreign minister shot down the security guarantees demanded by Ukraine for any deal, once again saying the current regime in Kyiv should end.
Friction emerges between Trump and Venezuelan opposition over Machados return
The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader Mara Corina Machado.
Top Democratic groups urge party to shed soft-on-crime image, hire police
The Center for American Progress wants Democrats on their front foot talking about crime, an issue where Republicans have long held the advantage.
Trump faces fresh MAGA blowback for efforts to de-escalate in Minnesota
The presidents response to widespread public dismay over the shooting death of another Minnesotan has put him in a bind with his own base.
VA leaders have barely acknowledged Alex Prettis death, workers say
Employees at the Minneapolis VA hospital were initially told they could not hold a memorial for Pretti, though that decision was later reversed.
Judge slams ICE while backing off contempt threat for agencys director
A federal judge cited a list of 96 orders he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement had ignored in more than 70 cases since the agency launched its immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
National Guard deployments cost taxpayers almost half a billion dollars
A new estimate from Congresss nonpartisan bookkeeper tallied up last years expenses.
Trump admin moves to sell Old Post Office, once home to Trump Hotel
The buildings tower, offering sweeping city views, is closed to the public as the effort to shrink the federal footprint in D.C. is underway.
Democrats demand new ICE restrictions as government shutdown looms
After federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say theyll block a massive government funding package without policy changes.
Trumps Venezuela plan does not foresee more military force, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out the possibility of another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he said the Trump administration does not intend to order one.
Timeline: How the Trump administration lost the narrative in Minnesota
Visual evidence has repeatedly contradicted the administrations efforts to vilify Alex Pretti and frame the perception of his killing during an immigration raid.
Voter support for Trumps immigration strategy is eroding, and the GOP knows it
Most still favor strong immigration enforcement, but they feel the Trump administration is focusing resources on the wrong targets, and on the wrong border.
The rise and fall of Border Patrol commander at large Greg Bovino
A year ago, Greg Bovino was the little-known head of a Border Patrol office in California. He rose quickly to become the face of Trumps immigration policy.
John Kennedys book achieves a rare distinction for a senator: Its selling
How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will has spent 15 weeks on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list, including several weeks at No. 1.
Trump is dealing with an immigration mess of his own making
The killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday, coming just two weeks after the shooting death of Rene Good, represents a crisis moment for Trumps immigration policy.
Judge rules Virginia Democrats violated law with redistricting amendment
The process Virginia Democrats used in an effort to create more blue-leaning congressional seats was invalid, a judge said. Democrats vowed to appeal.
Families of men killed in boat strikes sue Trump administration
The wrongful-death lawsuit is the first filed in federal court in response to lethal strikes conducted on what the government has said are drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
GOP backlash on Minnesota signals a tougher landscape for Trump
Republican lawmakers, who were highly supportive of the Trump administration in its first year, are taking issue with its handling of the Minneapolis crackdown.
Alexander brothers raped victims lured with trips, party invites, prosecutors say
Opening statements began in the New York trial of three Alexander brothers accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking women.
U.S. judge orders ICE chief to appear in court, threatens contempt ruling
Minnesotas chief federal judge demands that the head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain repeated failures to comply with court orders.
Trump administration uses ICE to pressure blue states
How the Trump administration is pressuring states to capitulate on several fronts including voting issues and sanctuary city policies and using officers and agents in the streets as leverage.
In 16 shooting incidents since July, no DHS officers have faced charges
The Trump administrations rush to defend the officers and accuse the victims of attacking them has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability.
Impeachment witness Alex Vindman runs for U.S. Senate in Florida
The retired Army officer who testified during Trumps first impeachment is jumping into electoral politics as a Democrat in a state Republicans have recently dominated.
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump said he would raise import levies for American buyers of South Korean cars, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other items, despite a deal reached in July.
Trump softens tone on Minneapolis violence amid calls for accountability
The White House changed leadership in Minnesota and softened its tone on dead protesters as polls show Americans turning against ICE.
House Democrats to investigate Kristi Noem with eye on impeachment push
Unlike a typical congressional impeachment inquiry, Democrats plan to conduct their investigation without Republicans.
Body-camera footage of shooting being preserved, U.S. officials say
A Trump administration lawyer assured a federal judge that investigators have preserved body-camera footage and other evidence from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
After Alex Pretti's killing, a battle of narratives
What we know about the killing of Alex Pretti, and what this incident tells us about the debate around gun rights.
Republican drops bid for governor, citing GOPs retribution on Minnesota
Chris Madel said in a video posted to social media that ICE operations in his state have been an unmitigated disaster and that he cannot support the national Republicans stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.
Trump tries again to deliver a winning message on affordability
The push comes after weeks of freewheeling speeches and international controversy that reflected Trumps tendency to derail his own message.
Minn. AG calls Trump administration version of shooting flat-out insane
Alex Prettis death came two weeks after the killing of Rene Good, who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.
Trump says its too late to stop White House ballroom construction
The presidents comments came after Justice Department lawyers argued that the ballroom plans can still be modified and they plan to wait for federal reviews.
DOJ, FBI take back seat in Minnesota shooting, state vows investigation
Since an immigration officer fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, the federal agents who would typically be involved in investigating have been sidelined.
Minnesota shooting scrambles Americas gun debate
Some gun rights backers cite Alex Prettis gun as a justification for his killing in Minneapolis, while gun-control supporters dismiss its relevance
Trump, in retreat, praises U.K. troops after royal family expresses hurt
President Donald Trumps comments belittling the role of NATO allies in Afghanistan sparked outrage in Britain, which lost 457 soldiers in the U.S.-led war.
Trumps sudden retreat on Greenland shows that limits still exist
It remains to be seen what lasting damage the episode has done, particularly to how other members of NATO regard and trust the United States.
Trump hosts Melania screening as Minnesota shooting fallout roils nation
The White House event, celebrating a documentary about first lady Melania Trump, was scheduled before a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot an ICU nurse.
Senate Democrats to block government funding after second fatal shooting in Minneapolis
The move could force a partial government shutdown next weekend. Lawmakers are set to vote on spending bills this week but may look to split Homeland Security from other agencies.
European populists broke with Trump on Greenland as national goals diverged
The split between ideological allies showed the limits of the U.S. presidents with-me-or-against-me politics, and a key obstacle to cooperation among ... European populists broke with Trump on Greenland as national goals diverged
