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The Latest: GOP lawmakers pass House map carving up majority-Black district in Tennessee

The Latest: GOP lawmakers pass House map carving up majority-Black district in Tennessee

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed “efforts to achieve a durable peace in the Middle East” in talks at the Vatican aimed at easing tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV
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The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”
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New York state set to ban law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing masks

New York state set to ban law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing masks

By Jasper Ward May 7 (Reuters) - New York state is set to ban law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday, a move that is likely to be challenged by the Trump administration.
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Federal Appeals Court Issues Mixed Ruling on Warrantless Immigration Arrests

Federal Appeals Court Issues Mixed Ruling on Warrantless Immigration Arrests

A federal appeals court has issued a mixed ruling regarding warrantless immigration arrests in the Chicago area. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that the Trump administration overstepped its authority by mandatorily detaining arrestees but upheld the use of 'I-200' field warrants by agents. This decision is part of a review of the 2022 Castañon Nava consent decree, which restricts agents from making warrantless arrests without probable cause. The court's opinion largely supports a previous ruling that extended the consent decree due to alleged violations by the Department of Homeland Security. The National Immigrant Justice Center, representing the plaintiffs, stated that the ruling maintains the status quo established by the district court's earlier decision.
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Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall

Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - A man pleaded guilty on Thursday to assaulting U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during a January town hall in which the Democratic lawmaker condemned Republican President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, the U.S. Justice Department said.
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Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court

A federal court has ruled against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court
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Second federal appeals court rejects Trump's no-bond immigration detentions, deepening circuit split

Second federal appeals court rejects Trump's no-bond immigration detentions, deepening circuit split

An Atlanta-based appeals court has rejected a no-bond policy implemented by the Trump administration for people in immigration proceedings
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Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack is indicted on new assault count

Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack is indicted on new assault count

A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump has been indicted on a new charge that he fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer during the attack
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US to close watchdog office for federal immigration detention abuses

US to close watchdog office for federal immigration detention abuses

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - A U.S. watchdog office for federal detention abuses was being closed, President Donald Trump's administration said on Tuesday.
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GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom

GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom

Senate Republicans are pushing $1 billion in White House security upgrades for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project
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Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom

Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans are seeking to give $1 billion in taxpayer funding to the Secret Service this year for security upgrades, including the White House ballroom.
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Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service said on Monday its officers confronted an armed and "suspicious individual" near the White House who later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement.