ICE agents to begin work Monday at some airports to try to help alleviate delays, lines
Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Donald Trump to may guard exit lanes or check passenger IDs.
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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies
President Trump posted on social media, “Good, I’m glad he’s dead.” The Republican president added, “He can no longer hurt innocent people!”
What’s next for companies after tariff ruling?
The IEEPA tariffs were initiated after Trump declared national emergencies on drug trafficking and illegal immigration, shortly after taking office for his second term.
Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish students
Friday’s filing was the second time the Trump administration sued Harvard this year.
Braun campaign committee sues ex-treasurer
The complaint describes Travis Kabrick as “grossly negligent,” alleging the former campaign treasurer destroyed files, abruptly quit and failed to respond to the campaign following his departure.
DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office
On Wednesday, Jerome Powell said he would remain as chair of the Fed’s interest rate-setting committee after his term ends if no successor has been confirmed.
Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders’ briefing on the Epstein files
The committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. James Comer, accused Democrats of political grandstanding.
Judge orders 3 counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas issued an order Wednesday directing clerks to “immediately cease” sending absentee ballots involving the Republican Senate District 38 race.
Latest federal payment to state for ICE detainees more than triples
Miami is considered a long-term facility by ICE, holding the men for three days or more.
Indiana attorney general involved in ballot case that could impact office staffer
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas is scheduled to hear arguments in the case on Wednesday even as Alexandra Wilson’s attorney has asked for a change in judge.
Environmental groups ask court to nullify order keeping Indiana coal units firing
Several environmental and customer advocacy nonprofits are trying to prevent the Trump administration from extending the life of two coal plants in Indiana that had been slated for retirement at the end of 2025.
Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations
The order issued Monday is the latest development in a lawsuit filed last July by the American Academy of Pediatrics and some other medical groups.
Those seeking to sue ICE for injuries or damage face uphill battle
Scores of claims arising from the crackdown on illegal immigration are winding through a bureaucratic process mandated under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find
For all the boasting, the administration has been releasing less reliable, carefully vetted data than its predecessors on a signature policy that has become one of the most contentious of Trump’s second term.
Trump backs FCC chief’s threat to broadcasters, criticizing Iran war coverage
Carr, in his Saturday post on X, warned he would deny or revoke government-issued licenses if broadcasters run what the agency deems “fake news.”
Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year
The administration has moved quickly to impose new tariffs, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that that new levies “will result in virtually unchanged tariff revenue in 2026.″
More than 500 advocates gather to push elected officials on homelessness, immigration
The pressure placed on the third-term Democratic mayor demonstrated what Live Free USA Indiana organizer Josh Riddick describes as “people power.”
DHS pick Markwayne Mullin once hired felon who illegally stored guns at work
Mullin’s background and views have faced fresh scrutiny since last week, when Trump said he was nominating him to succeed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem at the end of the month.
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The administration opened a trade investigation to examine whether excess industrial capacity and government backing could give foreign manufacturers an unfair advantage over U.S. companies.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court emergency rulings
Emergency cases are different from those on the court’s regular docket in part because the justices often don’t explain their rationale for rulings, which usually come before lower courts have fully considered the merits of an issue and made final rulings.