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Lawmakers outraged over senator's forcible removal from DHS press conference

Lawmakers are calling for answers after Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.

DOJ tells prosecutors to prioritize cases stemming from immigration unrest

The Justice Department ordered its 93 federal prosecutors' offices to beef up preparations for criminal cases stemming from unrest around the country.

Trump touts $5 million immigrant "Trump card," says waitlist is open

President Trump launched a website for his $5 million "Trump card," offering a legal pathway to U.S. citizenship.

PBS, NPR cuts would heavily affect outlets in states Trump won, report finds

About 60% of the hundreds of radio and TV stations that could soon suffer funding cuts are in Trump-won states, a new congressional report says.

Medicaid cuts could hit rural hospitals in GOP states, Democrats say

Medicaid cuts in the Trump tax bill could jeopardize 300 rural hospitals, risking service reductions or even closure, a report commissioned by Senate Democrats found.

Clock is ticking on nuclear proposal to Iran, as Israel mulls military strikes

Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff is holding a sixth round of talks with Tehran Sunday as Israel considers strikes against Iran.

CIA releases more documents related to RFK assassination

The CIA released a new batch of declassified documents surrounding the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.

Police officers seeking court order to hang Jan. 6 plaque at Capitol

In 2022, President Biden signed a law requiring a plaque honoring police who protected the Capitol be installed by March 2023.

Warren urges Trump to "abandon" DOGE's "inefficient and harmful" agenda

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging President Trump to "reverse course" on the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to cut government spending and agencies.

Blue state governors testify on "sanctuary" policies at heated hearing

Three Democratic governors defended their responses to the migrant crisis and dispute claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities, according to remarks prepared for a congressional panel.