Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding
A federal government shutdown looms as the Senate battles over a DHS funding package, with a test vote scheduled by Senate Majority Leader John Thune for Thursday.
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Boston police ignored 100% of ICE detainer requests in 2025, citing sanctuary law
Boston rejected every ICE detainer request last year, citing sanctuary laws, as the Trump administration files a lawsuit and critics raise public safety concerns.
New York, California projected to lose 6 House seats to red states after 2030, census analysis shows
Blue states like New York and California are projected to lose six congressional seats to Republican states by 2030. Texas and Florida are expected to gain eight.
US deports 3 former Iranian Guard members amid rising tensions with Tehran
The Department of Homeland Security deports three Iranian nationals with alleged terrorism ties, as former Revolutionary Guard members, marking escalating tensions with Iran.
Minnesota shakeup shifts leadership not strategy, White House says, pushing back on ‘retreat’ claim
Border czar Tom Homan takes control of Minnesota immigration operations as Trump seeks cooperation from Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after recent violence.
Top DHS immigration officials agree to publicly testify before Senate Homeland Security panel
The heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS agreed to publicly testify before GOP Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Feb. 12
Agitators swarm Tim Walz’s office in Minnesota Capitol to demand immigration justice
Screaming agitators packed the Minnesota Capitol demanding justice amid federal immigration enforcement tensions. Demonstrators chanted outside Gov. Tim Walz's office.
Democrats demand Kristi Noem be fired or warn impeachment will follow
House Democrats threaten impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, demanding her firing over deadly federal agent actions in Minnesota.
Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state’s power grows
President Donald Trump credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio with teaching him diplomacy while he shared an anecdote about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump hits the road to sell economic wins as Republicans brace for high-stakes midterm showdown
Trump, in Iowa, is launching weekly campaign stops to boost GOP midterm election chances, focusing on the economy amid persistent inflation and low approval ratings.