Another government shutdown began over the weekend, as pressure shifts to the House to get a partial funding measure across the finish line. The House will return to Washington on …
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Democrats scored a stunning upset on Saturday in a special election runoff for Texas Senate, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, giving the party a major boost ahead …
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State of Texas: Agreements between law enforcement agencies and ICE rise as new law takes effect
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOne year into the second term of President Donald Trump, his administration’s focus on undocumented immigrants has intensified, drawing outrage in recent weeks following shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. …
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Springsteen surprises at anti-ICE benefit for Pretti, Good families
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRock legend Bruce Springsteen on Friday made a surprise appearance at an anti-Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) benefit concert for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two U.S. citizens …
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Salmonella outbreak linked to superfood supplements sickens 65 people across 28 states
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt least 14 people have been hospitalized.
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President Trump on Friday defended his embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem as she faces calls to resign, suggesting she’s been targeted by critics “because she is …
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Sheriff: ICE must be ‘transparent’ with any Super Bowl operations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA California sheriff on Thursday called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be “transparent” with local authorities about any possible federal immigration operations around Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl …
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What to know about the temporary government shutdown this weekend
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe government is likely to temporarily shut down this weekend after the Senate failed to pass a funding package on Thursday due to challenges from Democrats to a Department of …
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Take the battle against ICE off the streets and into the courts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesUnder current law, no one is accountable. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
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The Senate’s race to avert a shutdown hit the skids late Thursday night as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) placed a hold on the government funding package, forcing leaders to punt …