Graham, Blackburn bill offers cash incentives to blue states that partner with ICE
Senate Republicans propose dangling federal grants to pressure blue states and sanctuary cities into signing cooperation agreements with ICE enforcement.
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Military Quietly Accelerates Boat Strikes, Deploying More Aircraft
The military has increased the number of secret fixed-wing attack aircraft and armed MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Emmer says MN fraud raids send ‘crystal clear’ message after feds hit dozens of sites
A massive federal operation targets 22 alleged fraud sites in Minneapolis as Rep. Tom Emmer applauds crackdown on largely Somali-owned businesses.
Talarico leads Cornyn, Paxton in Texas Senate race, new poll shows
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, is leading both of his potential Republican opponents in hypothetical head-to-head match-ups ahead of the general election, according to a new poll. In the Texas Public Opinion Research survey, conducted in mid-April, likely general election voters in the Lone Star State say they would back…
Polls, gas prices have Democrats up and GOP down on midterms
Democrats are growing increasingly optimistic and Republicans increasingly gloomy about the midterm election outlook, as polls move against President Trump and redistricting wars between the parties look like they won’t make a huge difference in the results. Against that backdrop, the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday forced both parties…
Cuccinelli says Dems undercut own redistricting defense as Virginia justices press ‘Yes’ camp
Virginia's Supreme Court heard arguments on the redistricting amendment, with justices pressing attorneys on early voting and special session rules.
Safe sex is about to get more expensive, world’s largest condom maker warns
Condom prices could rise up to 30% as the Iran war disrupts supply chains, says Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer based in Malaysia.
Ex-Fauci top advisor indicted over alleged COVID cover-up, hidden emails
A longtime senior advisor to Dr. Fauci has been indicted, accused of hiding pandemic communications about COVID-19 origins using private email.
Mike Johnson faces revolt from GOP privacy hawks threatening to kill FISA renewal as deadline looms
House GOP leadership struggled to secure votes for a three-year Section 702 FISA extension as conservatives demand tougher privacy guardrails.
State Department urges Americans to avoid Mexican city just across Texas border
The State Department issued a travel warning for Reynosa, Mexico, citing reports of "violent criminal activity" in the border city near McAllen, Texas.