The Senate is moving forward with confirming Markwayne Mullin as head of the Department of Homeland Security. His appointment comes amid a tense shutdown fight and escalating immigration policy clashes.
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The House approved new legislation targeting migrants who commit certain crimes, including fraud. The move has intensified debate over immigration enforcement and due process.
By Elizabeth Weibel President Donald Trump’s deputies asked the Supreme Court to certify his authority to end a quasi-amnesty for thousands of Haitian migrants in…
A Washington state legislative proposal would permit certain foreign nationals legally authorized to work in the United States to apply for public safety and government roles. Supporters say it could help address staffing shortages, while critics raise concerns about security and hiring standards.
President Donald Trump selected Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security after removing Kristi Noem from the role. Mullin is known for backing strict immigration enforcement and supporting the administration’s border security agenda.
On CNN, Scott Jennings pressed a Democratic candidate to clarify his stance on abolishing ICE and immigration enforcement, highlighting gaps in the response.
A partial DHS shutdown enters its third day as negotiations stall over immigration enforcement “guardrails.” Disputes over ICE authority, warrants, and funding continue to deepen the standoff.
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill says mass Islamic migration is fundamentally transforming communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and proposes a bill to pause Somali immigration.
Republican leaders are drafting a short-term DHS funding stopgap after Democrats rejected a White House compromise on ICE reforms. The standoff could impact key security agencies if negotiations fail.
The Trump administration is declining to comply with a recent federal immigration court order, raising questions about separation of powers and executive authority. The dispute highlights ongoing clashes between courts and immigration enforcement policy.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech urging Americans to look to Islamic narratives of migration as a model for how the U.S. should treat undocumented immigrants. Critics argue he neglected city governance while focusing on citing religious precedents.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appearance at the Grammys drew criticism over judicial ethics and impartiality. Lawmakers are calling for scrutiny and possible recusal from immigration-related cases.
Tensions surrounding ICE operations in Minneapolis fuel renewed debate over sanctuary city policies. Leaders weigh law enforcement, immigration, and public safety concerns.
Sen. Susan Collins announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ceased enhanced operations in Maine following discussions with Homeland Security leadership. Normal ICE and Border Patrol activities will continue.
Senate leaders are racing to pass a temporary funding plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security open while lawmakers negotiate immigration-enforcement reforms, even as a partial government shutdown looms. The deal reflects deep divisions over ICE and border policy after controversial federal actions in Minneapolis.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all state agencies and universities to immediately halt reviews of H-1B visa applications. The move cites concerns over abuse of the program and the displacement of American workers.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing a policy that treats cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement as illegal discrimination under state law. Critics warn the move weaponizes civil rights statutes to intimidate citizens and businesses from assisting federal law enforcement.
Net migration to the United States reached historic highs under Biden-era border policies, creating economic and security strain. A sharp reversal followed as Trump reinstated strict enforcement and visa controls.