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How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

Newly obtained data on the unprecedented surge of border crossings over the past decade is shedding light on who entered the U.S. and where they went

House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

The House has passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine

Long-shot push for AI 'kill switch' bill fails in the Senate

Long-shot push for AI 'kill switch' bill fails in the Senate

Sen. John Kennedy said his bill would order AI companies to build kill switches into their advanced models.

ICE agent charged with assault, lying about shooting, jailed in Minnesota

ICE agent charged with assault, lying about shooting, jailed in Minnesota

By Jonathan Allen and Steve Gorman Sept 16 (Reuters) - A federal immigration officer wanted on assault charges for shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested there on Wednesday, eight months after a confrontation that became a flashpoint over US President Donald Trump's

The Latest: Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice of any building changes

The Latest: Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice of any building changes

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it — as President Donald Trump has threatened

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Supports Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump, Citing ICE Abuses

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Supports Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump, Citing ICE Abuses

Congresswoman Luz Rivas has publicly announced her support for impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Her decision is primarily driven by concerns over alleged abuses by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a stated commitment to protecting immigrant communities. Rivas emphasized that President Trump should be held accountable for ICE's actions and what she described as 'this Administration’s abuses of power.' She specifically highlighted the need to safeguard immigrant communities in her district, which includes the San Fernando Valley, and criticized ICE for allegedly carrying out President Trump's agenda 'violently and unlawfully,' advocating for the agency's abolition. In terms of her financial disclosures, Rivas reported $79.2K in fundraising during Q2, filed on July 15th, 2026, with 33.7% originating from individual donors. Her spending for the same period amounted to $65.6K, and she concluded the filing period with $377.5K cash on hand. Quiver Quantitative estimates her net worth ...

Representative Al Green to Force House Vote on Impeachment Resolution Against President Trump This Week

Representative Al Green to Force House Vote on Impeachment Resolution Against President Trump This Week

Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, announced his intention to force a recorded vote in the House of Representatives this week on his latest impeachment resolution against President Trump. Green filed House Resolution 1486 on August 24, which accuses President Trump of abusing the powers of his office through the administration's operation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The resolution alleges that these agencies are unaccountable and that the administration is responsible for unjustified killings and cover-ups involving specific individuals. Green argues that President Trump's conduct violates his constitutional oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, and the one-article resolution calls for his impeachment and removal from office. Green plans to use a privileged-resolution procedure under House Rule IX to bring the measure to the floor, which requires the chamber to address his proposal rather than allowing it to remain in ...

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building

Senator Tuberville Introduces 'Student Visa Integrity Act' to Address Student Visa Reporting Noncompliance

Senator Tuberville Introduces 'Student Visa Integrity Act' to Address Student Visa Reporting Noncompliance

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has introduced the 'Student Visa Integrity Act,' S. 2555, aimed at rectifying perceived unfairness and noncompliance in the student visa system. This proposed legislation seeks to impose monetary penalties on schools that fail to report required information, suspend their authority to issue I-20 forms until compliance is met, and ultimately terminate approval if noncompliance persists for over 180 days. The bill addresses a long-standing issue where schools are mandated to report foreign student information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Despite these reporting requirements, there has been a lack of effective enforcement mechanisms, leading to situations where schools might not face immediate consequences for noncompliance. A companion bill, H.R.7063, was introduced in the House by Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas), but both bills have remained in committee.

Federal charges announced in Texas are part of broader Trump focus on noncitizen voting

Federal charges announced in Texas are part of broader Trump focus on noncitizen voting

Seven noncitizens in Texas have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas

Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

By Nate Raymond Sept 16 (Reuters) - With Republican control of the U.S. Senate in doubt, President Donald Trump's White House is pushing to confirm a raft of new federal judges before the year's end.

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Trump hits negative approval rating in Tennessee for first time

Trump hits negative approval rating in Tennessee for first time

New polling shows Trump's net approval rating in Tennessee has fallen below zero for the first time during either of his presidential terms.