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Top Republican rebukes notions to arrest DHS agents with plan to pull funding from problem cities

Texas congressman's SHIELD Act would eliminate federal dollars from cities or states that arrest immigration officers following resistance threats.

Homeland Security announces first-of-its-kind task force aimed at fighting transnational organized crime

Federal authorities launch first-of-its-kind task force to combat transnational organized crime by bringing together state, local and federal agencies.

Senate Dems block Republicans' HSA plan as Obamacare deadline nears

Senate Republicans' proposal to replace expiring Obamacare premium subsidies with pre-funded health savings accounts (HSAs) failed as lawmakers face year-end deadline.

Top Homeland Security Dem blasted for calling WV National Guard shooting ‘unfortunate accident’

Rep. Bennie Thompson faced criticism for calling the shooting of National Guardsmen by Afghan refugee an 'unfortunate accident' during a House hearing.

Trump presses Thune to 'get something done' on stalled nominees

President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to end "blue slip" tradition, claiming Democrats use it to block qualified judicial picks.

Mike Lindell launches Minnesota governor bid with vow to target Walz over ‘rampant fraud’ as scandal widens

President Donald Trump-ally and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launched a Republican campaign for Minnesota governor amid investigations into Gov. Tim Walz's alleged role in COVID-19 fraud.

Senate Dems' Obamacare fix fails as Senate looks for off-ramp from healthcare cliff

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., clash over Obamacare subsidy extension as bipartisan talks stall on abortion restrictions.

Quiet GOP 'Astroturf' campaign convinced liberal firebrand to run for US Senate, source says

GOP strategists helped boost Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate bid through polling, viewing her as more beatable than other Democratic contenders.

Senator warns of 'powder keg' as people condone behavior of anti-ICE protesters

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt warns of a "powder keg" in the United States as people " villainize ICE agents" who are "simply enforcing the laws."

NJ senator declares war on Dem ‘machine,’ pledges primary battles against old-guard power brokers

Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., breaks with the Democratic Party establishment, citing corruption concerns after state Sen. James Beach allegedly dismissed a constituent at a hearing.

23 Dems join House Republicans to kill progressive's Trump impeachment bid

House Democrats join Republicans to defeat Rep. Al Green's Trump impeachment effort in bipartisan vote, showing a limited appetite for the symbolic gesture.

Noem confronts Democrats over NYC crime, asylum abuses as members hurl accusations

Rep. Tim Kennedy confronted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over $134 million in Urban Area Security Initiative funding cuts for New York City during a heated hearing.

Leavitt accuses CNN reporter of trying to 'push narratives' during heated White House exchange

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sparked a heated exchange with CNN's Kaitlan Collins over Trump's inflation claims and economic messaging.

US set to seize tens of millions in Venezuelan oil after tanker interception, White House says

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms U.S. plans to seize oil from Venezuelan tanker captured off Venezuela's coast on Wednesday.

Clarence Thomas presses Dem operative Marc Elias in high-stakes Supreme Court clash

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas questioned lawyer Marc Elias about campaign finance law limits on coordinated political spending between parties and candidates.