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Immigration

18m ago

Immigration

Federal judge refuses to block immigration enforcement operations in houses of worship

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington handed down the ruling in a lawsuit filed by more than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans.
The Rev. Emma Lozano holds up a card
The Rev. Emma Lozano holds up a card

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds won't seek re-election in 2026

Reynolds backed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over President Donald Trump in the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses, earning Trump's ire.
 Kim Reynolds during a hearing at the Capitol
 Kim Reynolds during a hearing at the Capitol

Democrats question whether Trump and his allies engaged in insider trading on tariffs

Over a dozen House Democrats, led by Rep. Maxine Waters, sent a letter to the SEC chairman and two government watchdogs requesting an investigation into the allegations.
Hakeem Jeffries at a news conference gestures while speaking at a news conference
Hakeem Jeffries at a news conference gestures while speaking at a news conference

OUT Politics and Policy

4h ago

OUT Politics and Policy

Pronouns in some reporters’ email signatures get a stony response from Trump administration

In one case, a reporter received an email reply from the White House press secretary, saying, “As a matter of policy, we do not respond to reporters with pronouns in their bios.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters

Supreme Court says Trump admin must seek to return man mistakenly deported to El Salvador prison

The Trump administration conceded that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who officials allege is a member of the MS-13 gang, was wrongly deported to El Salvador.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
18h ago

House passes bill to require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections

Voting rights groups warn that the measure could make it challenging for women who changed their last names after getting married.
A voter enters a booth on Nov. 5, 2024, in Colebrook, N.H.
A voter enters a booth on Nov. 5, 2024, in Colebrook, N.H.
19h ago

Tensions arise over Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to bring Rep. Elise Stefanik back into the fold

After Trump pulled Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Johnson faces a conundrum of how to place her on a key House committee.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.,
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.,

Sen. Michael Bennet will run for governor of Colorado in 2026

The Democratic senator has chronicled his frustrations with politics in Washington and pointed to the states as places developing policy solutions.
Michael Bennet speaking
Michael Bennet speaking

Immigration

21h ago

Immigration

Trump floats plan for undocumented farm and hotel workers to work legally in the U.S.

The president's comments suggested a vague plan that would allow the government to bring back "great" people who are "working hard" and who "go out ... in a nice way."
Farm workers in the fields
Farm workers in the fields

Kids' Health

21h ago

Kids' Health

RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September

Kennedy has offered no details on what his study, which he called a "massive testing and research effort," will involve.
Image: trump cabinet meeting rfk jr kennedy burgum rubio politics political politicians
Image: trump cabinet meeting rfk jr kennedy burgum rubio politics political politicians

The full scope of Trump's tariff agenda settles in: From the Politics Desk

Plus, congressional Republicans move on to the hard part of the budget process.
Image: President Trump Speaks At The NRCC Dinner In Washington, DC
Image: President Trump Speaks At The NRCC Dinner In Washington, DC

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