DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
Florida emergency fund nears expiration amid clash over DeSantis’ immigration enforcement spending
Florida’s multibillion-dollar Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund is set to expire at midnight Monday, setting up a high-stakes clash between the House and Senate over how the money can be spent.
Florida’s multibillion-dollar Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund is set to expire at midnight Monday, setting up a high-stakes clash between the House and Senate over how the money can be spent.
Florida lawmakers want to expand smoking ban to most public places, including outdoor areas
Florida lawmakers are moving to expand bans on smoking or vaping in public places, including streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks, beaches, and a number of common areas.
Florida lawmakers are moving to expand bans on smoking or vaping in public places, including streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks, beaches, and a number of common areas.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Immigration officers investigated over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minneapolis
Federal authorities have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about what happened leading up to a shooting in north Minneapolis.
Federal authorities have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about what happened leading up to a shooting in north Minneapolis.
ICE drawdown in Minneapolis: No deals made with federal government, sheriff says
The Hennepin County Sheriff says her office has not entered into any new deals with the federal government, "despite what some influential leaders have conveyed."
The Hennepin County Sheriff says her office has not entered into any new deals with the federal government, "despite what some influential leaders have conveyed."
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's push to gain control of Greenland: Poll
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men
Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."
Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Proposal would expand Florida school guardian program to colleges
A proposal that would allow certain college and university employees in Florida to carry concealed weapons on campus is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.
A proposal that would allow certain college and university employees in Florida to carry concealed weapons on campus is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.
Florida lawmakers, judges targeted in proposed immigration crackdown
Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.
Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.
US to expand revoking passports for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Trump’s immigration enforcement push puts pressure on federal courts, judges voice concerns
Federal judges across the country say they are facing a sharp rise in emergency immigration lawsuits tied to the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
Federal judges across the country say they are facing a sharp rise in emergency immigration lawsuits tied to the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
Bondi faces questions from lawmakers amid fallout over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned Wednesday in a hearing over the Justice Department’s management of files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned Wednesday in a hearing over the Justice Department’s management of files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case.