Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Sunday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is conducting an internal review of the actions taken by an ICE officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis earlier this month. The confirmation came during an appearance on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” where Noem was asked whether the … Read more

The U.S. Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and several local Democratic officials as part of a federal investigation into whether they improperly obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts, multiple news outlets report. Federal prosecutors on Tuesday served subpoenas to at least six Minnesota government … Read more

American retirees could see lower tax bills beginning in 2026 under President Donald Trump’s new tax law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The law expands deductions for tips, overtime pay, and car loan interest and includes a new tax break aimed specifically at older Americans. Trump has said the measure delivers “no tax on … Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court last week revived a Republican lawmaker’s challenge to an Illinois absentee ballot law, ruling that he has legal standing to pursue his case. In a 7–2 decision, the court held that Rep. Michael Bost (R-Ill.) can challenge a state law that allows mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be received and counted … Read more

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sharply criticized European and other global leaders Tuesday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, urging them to take a firmer stance against policies of former U.S. President Donald Trump and warning that traditional diplomacy was failing. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the elite annual meeting, Newsom rebuked … Read more

The House Oversight Committee is moving forward with plans to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress after both declined to comply with subpoenas related to the ongoing congressional investigation into financier Jeffrey Epstein. Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that the panel … Read more

Air Force One, which was carrying President Donald Trump to the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, turned around soon after taking off. The White House pool reported that the plane’s crew discovered a “minor electrical issue” and was returning to Joint Base Andrews as a precaution. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joked … Read more

More than a decade after one of the most controversial episodes in modern Internal Revenue Service history, a familiar figure has quietly resurfaced in a position of immense authority — and watchdog groups are demanding swift action. A senior IRS official who played a central role during the Obama-era scandal involving the alleged targeting of … Read more

The Trump administration notched a decisive victory Thursday morning after the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a federal district judge in New Jersey had no authority to order the release of pro-Hamas agitator Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil, an Algerian national, was slated for deportation in March after failing to disclose extremist views and associations … Read more

Reports Wednesday night described the shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis by an ICE agent acting in self-defense. According to authorities, the individual fled a traffic stop, then — along with others who poured out of a nearby house — physically attacked the agent. Faced with multiple assailants, the officer fired a single shot, … Read more